The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Fishing Reports https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:23:48 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:32:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=5 <![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[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845213&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845213 Author: Schecter
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 13 Jul 2026 at 7:32am

The winter season is well and truly here, and the fishing has been very positive.  Although the morning frost and low temperatures have been annoying, the sunrise and fishing have been worth it.  


The variety of species has been much welcomed on the dinner table.  The fish I've caught have been in excellent condition with plenty of fat, roe and fatty liver to gouge on.  


I've well and truly put the softbaiting aside, as I haven't got a nibble over the past 3 fishing trips, but I’ve fallen in love with straylining again. I also recently attended a very informative fishing seminar by Andy (Kings with Andy) and Laurie Pottinger (Yak, Fish, Fun), and will utilise their techniques in the muddy.  


I've also started applying the shinkei jime method to all fish I've been catching, and I'm very impressed with the eating quality.  


It's a little laborious and complex to do on the kayak, but well worth the extra effort.  


 

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:32:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845213&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845213 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845212&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845212 Author: rusty360
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 12 Jul 2026 at 11:27pm

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:27:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845212&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845212 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845211&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845211 Author: rusty360
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 12 Jul 2026 at 10:49pm

The big muddy was like a lake today again so though we should make the most of it.

The boys did well! 5 carrots and a good kahawai for the smoker.]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:49:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845211&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845211 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845202&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845202 Author: BananaBoat
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 05 Jul 2026 at 8:55pm

Very good Mr Smudge
I was on the muddy Friday morning in the fog, 4.5hrs not a single bite
Looked around new grounds for gurnard, found a few nice-looking snapper spots of channels & structure for the summer run... way up on the sand, but that's about it
]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845202&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845202 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845201&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845201 Author: smudge
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 05 Jul 2026 at 6:45pm

Tough day at the office for me today. Fishing the CSFC Icebreaker targetting gurnard as per usual. Have had my share of luck over the years but not today. A50cm snap from 4m while targeting gurnard. I also lost a silmilar sized snapper when the braid just parted, I don't know why? 6lb braid should last at least 12 years right (I think it was even older than that Smudge). I also managed two 1.5kg kahawai and a 30cm snapper in 22m while targeting big snapper. 

Biggest gurnard from the comp was 0.95kg, not huge but yeah, I didn't get a single one. I was gifted a real nice gemfish from some mad bugger that fish out off Mayor Island in 20knots, that's on the smoker tomorrow!
]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:45:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845201&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845201 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : smudges fish]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62657&PID=1845166&title=smudges-fish#1845166 Author: smudge
Subject: smudges fish
Posted: 25 Jun 2026 at 6:37pm

Wow, stumbled across this post trying to search for something else. Relived the moment right there.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:37:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62657&PID=1845166&title=smudges-fish#1845166 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845148&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845148 Author: smudge
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 3:21pm

You're a legend Skoti! Poor Brock going to get a good hiding alright!]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:21:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845148&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845148 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845141&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845141 Author: Skoti
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 23 Jun 2026 at 8:56am

Nice one Rusty junior Clap

I too , headed out Saturday arvo about 2ish to fish the start of the out going tide up at the snapakura channel .
Tide height was good and the sweet feeding wind from the Nor West left me with no doubt it would be on !
And on it was ! 
I was hoping to catch a certain weight snapper to beat a fellow angler in our clubs yearly comp that ends at the end of the month , but that didn't happen and with the forecast coming , it's not likely to happen .
Guess I'll just have to beat the crap out of him at prize-giving Ouch LOL
Still , can't complain with the fishing I had .
I was using my much be-loved and preferred bullet tuna baits cut in half and a new baby blue mackeral bait I'd never used before ( Blue mack yes , in normal sizes , but never baby blue mack ) 
About the same length as the bullet tuna , but sleeker .
Cut and hooked in the same manner as the b/tuna , they were the preferred baits of the day .
I threw back 1/2 dozen in the 350 to 400mm range and kept 7 in the 500 to ( biggest of the day ) 650 mm as I prefer to keep fish in the smoking range as I give most of my fish away .
I mean , how could this thing fit in a pan ? LOL




]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:56:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845141&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845141 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845128&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845128 Author: Pcj
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 4:20pm

Originally posted by rusty360 rusty360 wrote:

While my login is working again!

Shot out sat avo on the big lake, what a beautiful afternoon.
Junior got Trevor this time!



Also got a good carrot and kahawai.

No snaps but we were on the edge of the channel off Pollock.

Maybe ropers channel next time!
Secret Burley cat roll,I have eused hound dog and yes it works for sharksLOL]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:20:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845128&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845128 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845123&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845123 Author: rusty360
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 10:49am

While my login is working again!

Shot out sat avo on the big lake, what a beautiful afternoon.
Junior got Trevor this time!



Also got a good carrot and kahawai.

No snaps but we were on the edge of the channel off Pollock.

Maybe ropers channel next time!]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:49:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845123&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845123