Tackle (the boat's instructions come first) Tairaba rod about 2 m / small conventional reel / PE #0.8 / fluorocarbon leader #4, 3–5 m / tairaba 60–120 g
1. The whole rig
Tie the main line to the leader and clip on the tairaba (madai jig) with a snap.
2. Parts of the tairaba
Most are sliding type, with the line running through the head. Pick the weight by depth and current.
3. Drop
Thumb the spool lightly so the line doesn't tangle.
4. Reel as soon as it touches down
The moment you feel the tap, start reeling.
5. Reel at a steady speed
The biggest tip: don't change your retrieve speed.
6. Bite and hook-set
On the tap-tap, don't stop and don't strike. Just keep reeling.