I expect OP is an abbreviation for Orere Point.

I use to love fishing at OP.  It sounds like it's been hard going recently. 

Mate that’s awesome nice feed there.

I recently picked up a second hand Viking Profish 400 which is fantastic, but I have one query that I've not been able to find an answer for anywhere. I'm hoping there is some knowledge here that could help.

There are three cord stays on the right side just above the paddle keepers. The image shows them in the green box. I cannot figure out what they're for. Not one of the reviews I've seen have even mentioned them and they didn't seem to make it onto new models so I guess they weren't that useful. Anyone here know what they're for, or have any use for them?

Not strictly Auckland, but not too far away. Decided to have a look at the Kaiaua farms on Monday and take advantage of the light winds. Paddled out first thing and found a nice looking spot, in 9 meters, between a laden row and a harvested row. A little slow to start, picking up the occasional pannie. A couple of hours in, a light bite became a decent run. I hit it and all hell broke loose. Luckily he took off under that harvested row, which gave me a chance. 5 mins later, a solid 13 pounder popped up. Pretty stocked, but still had bait to use. 30 mins later, another good run and on again. Once again, it headed under the harvested row. Another intense fight and a 15 pound snap popped up. I was feeling pretty stoked, particularly when using 6kg line. Decided it was a good note to end on, so home I headed. Strips of salted trout were the magic ingredient when it came to the bait used.