AeroKontiki longline fishing near Whitianga

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    Posted: 22 Dec 2014 at 7:13pm
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Hi All

We are in Whitianga for a few days (22nd to 24th Dec), and wondered if anyone knows the local area well enough to recommend which nearby beach has reasonable fishing where we can cast off the AeroKontiki long line hauler. Any tips on baits, sinker weights, rules, etc which suit the local conditions would be really appreciated.  To explain in detail, the AeroKontiki is an Aircraft based Kontiki system which can haul a fishing longline up to 500 meters from shore. It will then deliver the line into the sea, and then is switched into autopilot where it will came back and land by itself. Details are on www.aerokontiki.com. When used it needs to comply with CAA rules, so must be kept in sight (approx 500m), not used within 4km of an Airport, and the hauling height is 60 meters which is well below the allowable 120m. We will be trying it at different locations starting with the North Island and would like some suggestions where the fishing is good for it. Thanks and regards - Kyle
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Try Ruakaka / Uretiti beach plenty of snapper , kahawai , & Trevs & no foul ground

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