gurnard wrote: Got out today. Tried jigging over the slack ride next to a popular marker in the Papakura but not a bite. I don't really have the technique down and forgot the sea anchor too. Drift was a bit fast even at the top of the tide. Thought about anchoring but my technique was enough to laugh at so went to a couple spots to try get some table fish. My fairly recent Okuma Cortez decided not to play ball today. Had issues with it since I got it to be honest. Third Okuma reel I've had now that is basically rubbish after corrosion. Yet I have Shimano reels that are almost 16 years old, never been apart for a proper service, just CRC and handles/spool taken off every couple seasons, that still work well. Ended up with this big boy not far off Pollock. One throw back snapper, a small Kahawai and a decent hammerhead. Good to get out though. Been a while! |
jaxonholmes wrote: I need help with my Arthritis and back pain. Climate change is awful :( GO FISHING AT THESE COORDINATES: -41.1271168, 175.0564864 |
gurnard wrote: Got out today. Tried jigging over the slack ride next to a popular marker in the Papakura but not a bite. I don't really have the technique down and forgot the sea anchor too. Drift was a bit fast even at the top of the tide. Thought about anchoring but my technique was enough to laugh at so went to a couple spots to try get some table fish. My fairly recent Okuma Cortez decided not to play ball today. Had issues with it since I got it to be honest. Third Okuma reel I've had now that is basically rubbish after corrosion. Yet I have Shimano reels that are almost 16 years old, never been apart for a proper service, just CRC and handles/spool taken off every couple seasons, that still work well. Ended up with this big boy not far off Pollock. One throw back snapper, a small Kahawai and a decent hammerhead. Good to get out though. Been a while! |
seahunter wrote: Out yesterday on a stunner of a morning over the change of tide. Fishing was pretty good, lots of bites, but we struggled to find decent fish. Kept a good Snap and some Kahawai. Plenty of Orca about in the harbour near the tripod and further up the Papakura! At least 6 or 7 in 2 pods. Hunting in 2m of water, not the day to be a stingray! Very cool to see in the inner Harbour. One just lay on its side with fin sticking up for minutes at a time. Another has the top of its dorsal fin missing. Bloody fussy though. They wouldn't take any of the bait or lures we tried..... |
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