Thought we would go to level 4 on Saturday, so took one of the last chances to do some shore-based fishing.  Went to Orakei wharf and chucked around a toby emporer 15g spinner hoping to snag the odd KY.  It was cold, and no joy.  As light faded changed over to squid jigging or "eging", using mainly 2.5 but also some #3 jigs.  Even put down a berley and hung a gas lantern down at water level to try to get their attention, but didn't see a single sprat, let alone a squid.  Moved along the wharf and set up near the lights, using the black ink marks of murdered squid for guidance on where to fish. 

Did I mention it was cold.  About 7pm moved to the Tamaki yacht club and tried around the shore there, staying close to the street lights, and keeping my gas lantern burning near the water.  Not even a tickle.  Tried all the go-to colours - natural (green/brown), pink, orange, green, purple, and a half and half pattern which is bright fluoro orange at one end and fluoro white at the other.

Saw about 20 other fishos down there, maybe a third targeting squid, but everyone had a very slow evening.

Any tips?  I'm inclined to give it another go since I can't use my boat, and it's still level 3.