New fisher looking for lessons

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    Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 4:09pm
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I’ve gotten into fishing while underemployed since summer. Have watched heaps of videos, had some success off the rocks and wharves - but have maybe overcooked things!

Does anyone offer lessons or classes (for a fee) on real basics, techniques and how to read the water / area? It looks like a few ppl do in Wellington.

Unfortunately I don’t drive and live in Tāmaki CBD…it’s been a long time since I’ve discovered and enjoyed something so much and just want to learn more. Thank you!
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There are things happening from time to time. I'm at Franklin H&F on Saturday to talk about gurnard fishing in the Manukau Harbour in Auckland this Saturday. I'm also doing a talk toward the end of June. Not sure what area you are from but there is a load of information on online. Unfortunately there is also a load of misinformation on line and for a newbie it is difficult to separate the two.

These forums have a wealth of info. Mostly but not all is really good especially these days 

Fire some questions at us. We're only too happy to help
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Thanks smudge, I appreciate it - will try to come tomorrow!
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Maybe next time PF
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How did it go last Saturday at the gurnard talk smudge?

I wanted to be there, but i was swamped with chores.
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It was pretty slow Schecter, not many customers in the shop at all, we had a few come up to ask for info though so it was all good.
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