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"In Tasman Bay, the snapper are certainly back on the feed and appear to be right throughout the bay."... Read More >
"Inshore, the fishing has also been outstanding... further up the Rangaunu Harbour the fish have also been going crazy."... Read More >
"The fish we are catching in the harbour and from over the coast have been in great condition and some have been large."... Read More >
"In the canals at this time of year, the pressure is often down a bit and the fish are in really great condition preparing for the... Read More >
"I have been targeting snapper in shallow water off local beaches and estuaries where they are feeding on crabs and shellfish."... Read More >
"The days are getting shorter, and you can feel the air temps starting to drop… big fish, small fish and everything in between, it’s action stations!"... Read More >
"While we were fishing, some skipjack tuna showed up close by, so we trolled a softbait and caught a few... it's time for a livebait session!"... Read More >
"The anchovy run has really started in earnest now in the Bream Bay area (and inner Whangarei harbour)."... Read More >
"In 78 to 100 metres, there are snapper in the 40cm to 50cm range, generally hard on the bite and with your limit in around an hour... Read More >
"The harbour fishing has been great in the later evening and in shallow water of just a few metres on the banks."... Read More >
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