I think good planning and keep your options open. That is, do the research, from fishing reports in the local paper and on local television (such as Rotorua TV), and of course the info gleaned from this website and others. But be warned sometimes too much info can do your head in. Then plan your trip but always have a plan B and sometimes C & D. I have a mid sized trailer boat and fish mostly out of Tauranga. My plan is often to get out deep for terakihi and you never know maybe a hapuka but invariably I'm knocked back by the weather so then fish the middle grounds to inshore for snapper or gurnard and if really bad then inside the harbour. I generally carry four rods - two softbaiters and two overhead bottom rigs (although more often just use the softbaiting gear) and have all terminal tackle pre-tied in zip lock bags ready for a quick change.
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