Just look at this Kabeljou that this man, Jonathan Timm, landed at Haga Haga in the Eastern Cape. It was apparently measured at 1.83 meters which, by formula indicates a weight of about 66 kg. THAT IS A MASSIVE KOB!! I don’t think iv ever seen one this large. Apparently the fish was taken on pink prawn at midday on very light tackle, which is even more impressive. Well done Mr. Timm!
Giant Kob
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February 27th, 2011 at 5:49 am
I honestly , in the cause of conservation , these big fish are tagged and released ???
February 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am
I’m not sure if it was tagged but I know that it was definitely released.
October 24th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Glad it was released, great breeding stock. My biggest shore caught kob was half that size, and very badly gill hooked unfortunately. Now I use circle hooks to try to avoid that problem.
It’s time we had ‘maximum size’ restrictions on many of our species, if not all.
Another South African East Coast Fisherman – in exile in Gauteng
October 24th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Agree with you mike! we are even using circle hooks for trout and yellow fish on fly tackle now! Make the best of the inland fishing if you can 🙂
January 24th, 2013 at 6:15 am
If you looking for the full story let me know. Jonathan Timm
April 4th, 2013 at 9:32 am
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