Gonna head out in the Gulf this weekend for a fish and will have a go for some kings. Going to Launch at either Orakei or Half Moon Bay. Where are the hot spots near these ramps for Livies?
Bigfishbob wrote: Forget the mackeral and target small Kahawai, by trolling very small lures on a paravane. |
Espresso wrote: Drop sabikis down pretty much anywhere in 35-40m depths, lots baitfish/macks at the moment |
Espresso wrote: There's quite a few hounding the bait schools just out NE from the Noises/Ahaas, just a bit tough getting onto the bigger kings, worth looking at Shearers buoy at the mo' too, but have someone on the helm to guide fish away from the chain quick smart or you'll get owned in a blink. Throw a top water popper first as you arrive...make your first cast or two good ones, they get shy fast there. Then try livies. Then I'd just head on out and keep an eye on the sounder and skyline, any bait school in a vertical line, stop right on top of them and jig the kings...watch the taxman though, a few mako's making the most of free lunches |
AlexFyssher wrote:
Hmm ok no worries. We seem to have more sucess on maccas. However thats in the Coro.... Will have to try KY as well |
cirrus wrote: anyone ever see the slimy -blue Mackeral in the gulf anymore |
cirrus wrote: anyone ever see the slimy -blue Mackeral in the gulf anymore |
Bigfishbob wrote: Smaller bays around sun up Alex the best trick I';ve heard of is to mooch around with small lures on paravanes about 1000 rpm on the outboard. |
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cirrus wrote: anyone ever see the slimy -blue Mackeral in the gulf anymore |
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