The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Anchoring off a reef for fishing... https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 07:09:31 +0000 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:38:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=81332 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Improved knot strength ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1167154&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1167154 Author: JOLLY
Subject: 81332
Posted: 21 Aug 2012 at 8:38pm

Improved knot strength]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:38:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1167154&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1167154 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : I understand its to bring...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164453&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164453 Author: feijoa
Subject: 81332
Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 9:37am



I understand its to bring it to equiv thickness of leader]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:37:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164453&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164453 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Cheers mate,Looks good - can...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164367&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164367 Author: Maydogg
Subject: 81332
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 11:11pm

Cheers mate,
 
Looks good - can I ask what is the point of a short piece of double before the leader?
 
 
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:11:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164367&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164367 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Here is a diagram. I double...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164347&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164347 Author: Keith C
Subject: 81332
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 10:16pm

Here is a diagram. I double the main and then I join it directly to the trace (no leader). Main is doubled to bring it to an equivalent thickness of the trace. My personal preference (out of habit) are spider hitch and blood knots.
 
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:16:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1164347&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1164347 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Morning Keith,Cheers for that...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163887&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163887 Author: Maydogg
Subject: 81332
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 10:30am

Morning Keith,
 
Cheers for that - so by double you mean making the 1 metre trace 2 metres and doubling back to tie each end? So tying a normal knot on one end and a knot using the loop at the other?
 
Cheers,
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:30:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163887&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163887 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Hi JasonI domost of my winter...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163870&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163870 Author: Keith C
Subject: 81332
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 9:39am

Hi Jason
I do most of my winter fishing in the harbour in the situation you describe. I fish 4-6 kg mono and 15-20 lb fluoro without any weight and baits down to cubes of pillie if needed. I don't go smaller than 6/0 - 8/0 circle or J-hooks but ensure that they are fine gauge. Mustad Demon or Penetrator have been the most readily available but there are others in that same category.
I always use a double in my mono and about a metre of trace with no swivels or anything else e.g. clips, connectors etc. Biggest snaps landed in the harbour have been between 15-17 lbs and never bitten off (yet!). I do lose tackle to stingrays especially when using bigger baits. I have my drag light (only set at 1/3 breaking strain) but am prepared to move the boat if needed once hooked up.
 
Hope that helps.
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:39:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163870&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163870 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Ok the reef is in auckland harbour.It&#039;s...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163851&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163851 Author: Maydogg
Subject: 81332
Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 8:38am

Ok the reef is in auckland harbour.

It's an area of rock/reef with mostly sand around it - the water is around 4-6m I would say at high. The rock would be just under an awash type of rock, but dont believe it would ever be a drying rock.
 
I would most likely fish incoming and sit on the seaward side and cast / drift berley and bait into it.
 
Was thinking about using light gear around 6kg ish - and perhaps using a light trace like a 15lb vanishing fluro with smaller hooks with smaller baits and very little if no wieght at all. After having a little read I had thought of doing this as the fish tend to be more shy this time of year and get spooked more easily? Hence making my gear as light as possible, without getting silly.
 
What are your thoughts on hook and trace? I was going to go for a trace as long as the rod and smaller baits?
 
Cheers,
 
Jason
]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:38:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1163851&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1163851 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : when straylining i usually anchor...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162156&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162156 Author: tmmo
Subject: 81332
Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 12:55pm

when straylining i usually anchor so I can comfortably land my bait around 5m from rocks, but get to know an area first, have a good look around the first time you go in and see where rocks etc are, best to do this when good visability!]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:55:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162156&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162156 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : Depends how deep the reef is as...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162149&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162149 Author: johnybegood
Subject: 81332
Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 12:28pm

Depends how deep the reef is as to how close you can safely get to it...
We fish off reefs in our 6m Ali and feel safe getting into a few metres of water and stray-lining.
Once you know your way around the reef/bay you can get in really close and fish the entire area without sinkers if the current allows
]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:28:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162149&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162149 <![CDATA[Anchoring off a reef for fishing... : I would be closer than that...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162101&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162101 Author: footey
Subject: 81332
Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 10:04am

I would be closer than that in water under 30-40 meters but happy to be up to 80 meters away on deeper spots with good current. A good burley trail travels a long way and will pull fish away from a reef system. It just takes a good current and consistent flow of the right burley]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 10:04:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81332&PID=1162101&title=anchoring-off-a-reef-for-fishing#1162101