Fishing Reports

Reports from friends and family indicate a mixed bag when fishing. Modest catches of mullet are being netted by experienced fishers in estuarine reaches of the Bay with some very fat flounder now returning after a bit of winter hibernation. Best snapper fishing remains in the more rocky and open regions of these same estuaries. Whilst bag limits are rare, most report a decent feed is available for those who persevere, especially during the cusps of the day. Tarakihi seem to be making a bit of showing in the Onslow-Nine Pin region with some very good catches reported by those with a good spot X and the correct technique. Take note of the lee side of any of the deeper fouls in the region. Drifting through this same region can help locate your own spot X with a few gurnard and larger snapper [2-3kg] an occasional but welcome surprise. Most well known and heavily fished snapper reefs and fouls are home only to juvenile snapper at this point of the season with the odd remnant larger fish most likely late or early in the day. Like the tarakihi fishing, puka fishing is approaching its zenith with all fouls, drop-offs and submarine ravines in the 100-150m mark worthy of attention. Since spring has now sprung and we are looking back at a very mild winter, don't be surprised to discover some early moves in snapper migrations. Like any good scout, always be prepared to catch a scouting buck snapper.    

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