We could not unfortunately (I read all your comments in every Clarks beach/Waiau Pa thread).

My Son asked me what time Smudge said to fish (specifically "Dad what time did the Fishing Website local guy say?").

We only had the evening free after work - so we got there at five ish and by the time we set up we ended up in the zone between 5:30 - 9:20pm.

After our session we popped around to the Waiau Pa boat ramp, there was one fellah fishing from his car on the ramp in the dark - rod and line on the side of the ramp there.

Definitely will go again, next time we will put some sabikis out so we can actually slide bait with something small enough to be in the range of a good Kahawai - King fish.

When I take my sons Surf casting, I tend to fish simple with the likes of Flasher Rigs and the small re curves to increase the chances of landing the foot long kahawai - since to them this is a very good result and they come away really happy.

If It is a serious spot and time is not limited we go all in on the bigger baits - balloons - sliders - top water lures etc.

We did cast a soft plastic about for a bit but the wind was coming straight at us. 

Driving past all the houses with massive Christmas tree lights on display sure did cap off a lovely evening and fall in love with the area (like I say, I have been there before, I went to Rosehill College - but never went to the boat ramps for a fish).

smudge wrote: [QUOTE=Slidebaiter]That's a bit of a random post in a Clarks Beach thread Slidebaiter, did you mean to put it here?

 ]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:54:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=1836846&title=clarks-beach#1836846 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=1836832&title=clarks-beach#1836832 Author: smudge
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Posted: 22 Jan 2024 at 3:25pm

Slidebaiter wrote: Tapu is for people who believe. So no issue with people going fishing if it is not their belief system. As for how do you know if a place is Tapu? you often times do not and this is a no foul situation too (best intentions count in the Maori world). Which is why if you transgress by mistake there are experts and incantations to cleanse a person.  The practice is for the Tangata Whenua and anyone who may wish to participate in local customs. It is more of an issue if you are staying in isolated Maori communities - in which case like anywhere in the boon docks, you are supposed to make an attempt to get along with the locals yeah? People are not allowed to buy Alcohol at Easter. Same idea, minus the forcing people to take part - using European laws to impose on all races (see the difference?).  People get too hung up on Maori stuff in this country instead of trying to enjoy it.

That's a bit of a random post in a Clarks Beach thread Slidebaiter, did you mean to put it here?

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:25:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=1836832&title=clarks-beach#1836832 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=1836831&title=clarks-beach#1836831 Author: Slidebaiter
Subject: 28085
Posted: 22 Jan 2024 at 2:24pm

Wrong thread*

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:24:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=1836831&title=clarks-beach#1836831 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388753&title=clarks-beach#388753 Author: madspaz
Subject: 28085
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 at 3:15pm

021 158 8766 is my number, going with a friend and our partners.  theres a little grass area they can relax on while we fish.  Bonito and Pilchards (salted best) is the go around Clarks Beach.  Low Tide is at 10am, so we gotta be there say an hour or so before so we can fish right up to lunch!

 

Hopefully its a good day and not many boats out.  Bring a few sinkers as you might lose a few :P  I just use ball and spoon sinkers.  Will give you a call tonight or in the morning!

 

 

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:15:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388753&title=clarks-beach#388753 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388739&title=clarks-beach#388739 Author: Rock Fish
Subject: 28085
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 at 2:30pm

I was just going to jump on post to see if anyone was keen on going to Clarks beach and what weather conditions would permit such a journey. Count me in!!!!

I know Scooby wanted to shoot out for a fish as well if he's still keen as well.

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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:30:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388739&title=clarks-beach#388739 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388715&title=clarks-beach#388715 Author: madspaz
Subject: 28085
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 at 1:29pm

Gonna go tommorow morning weather permitting Rock Fish if your keen to come down.]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:29:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=388715&title=clarks-beach#388715 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=387241&title=clarks-beach#387241 Author: Rock Fish
Subject: 28085
Posted: 25 Mar 2008 at 8:33am

I had a look on Google earth and couldn't see the rocks. Which side of Clarks beach? Looking at it theres one long beach to your right when you drive into Clarks Beach which has a rocky out crop which juts out a far ways to your left when you face out towards the beach and then further along theres a smaller beach as well. If I can pick your brain please on which side I would be grateful - Cheers.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:33:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=387241&title=clarks-beach#387241 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=387029&title=clarks-beach#387029 Author: rocko
Subject: 28085
Posted: 24 Mar 2008 at 4:14pm

Nice one.. On the edge of the channel theres a nice hole there, was gunna  over there. sadly domestic chores needed attention lol.... top stuff for you..]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:14:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28085&PID=387029&title=clarks-beach#387029