Fishing NOW please help - Auckland
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Printed Date: 14 Dec 2024 at 8:35pm
Topic: Fishing NOW please help - Auckland
Posted By: Midnight Angler
Subject: Fishing NOW please help - Auckland
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2024 at 5:07pm
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Hi guys. I'm trying to find the best spot to fish in Auckland or nearby right now with the best chance of catching a fish, considering my limited equipment and knowledge please. I have access to a kayak, a 9ft rock rod, two 7ft softbaiting rods, baits, lures, softbaits etc. Where do I go for a good chance of catching a fish during this time of the year please? Don't care too much about the fish as long as it's decent eating. Thanks. |
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2024 at 8:19pm
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IMO August & September are difficult months for fishing, especially shore based around Auckland. Whatipu on the north head of the Manukau Harbour may produce a kahawai or two on a straylined pilchard from off of Paratutae Island. Use no weight. A smaller bait may well get you some smaller kahawai which are great eating. Piper and Jack mackerel are great table fish and although small are relatively accessible. Squid at night off Orakei wharf by Kelly Tarltons and the whole waterfront could work well at night under a full moon. It's going to take some effort to learn any of this so don't set your sights too high. Surface berley will help ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Midnight Angler
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 6:46am
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Hi, thanks very much for your advice. That sounds like a plan. I’ve heard the rocks on the west coast can be a little dodgy. How’s the surfcasting at either whatipu or Muriwai during these months? Thanks again, your advice is much appreciated. |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 10:43am
| Getting out on that kayak will increase your catch rate significantly. I used to launch off Mission Bay/Kohimarama and caught a lot of fish around Bean Rock on softbaits. A few softbaiting tutorials on YouTube will get you going. Wear a PFD, at the very least have a phone in a waterproof pouch (VHF radio better) and watch out for ferries! |
Posted By: Midnight Angler
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 3:47pm
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Thanks MB, is kayaking alone pretty safe if I bring locator beacon, life jacket obviously, etc? And do u anchor or use one of those drift anchors? Cheers mate |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 4:45pm
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I regularly kayak fished alone for 7 years and only had one incident. Better to fish with others if you can though. A PLB is a good idea. I nearly always fished on the drift with a drift anchor. It's safer than anchoring and you cover more ground which is better for softbaiting.
Some old photos from Bean Rock...   |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 7:03pm
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Bean Rock is a gem. I've had some great small boat fishing experiences there many years ago. Whatipu should produce kahawai this time of year. Dangerous on the south side of Paratutae in a big swell. Safe on the eastern side in most conditions but don't use a sinker. And you will struggle to find fishing space ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Midnight Angler
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 10:23pm
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Mean photos, thanks for the help MB. Definitely something I’m looking to try in the near future. Cheers. |
Posted By: Midnight Angler
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2024 at 10:25pm
| Awesome, thanks again Smudge. |
Posted By: rowboat bob
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:41am
| With your Kayak , I reckon off the East Coast Bays is far safer than Bean Rock . A lot less boat traffic and ferry wake etc. Also check out the YAK threads on this site. They do pretty well on Snapper and Gurnard at this time of year off there in 10 to 15m depth. |
Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 5:01pm
Curious to know, would the lighthouse area from July - Sept be worth putting time into to learn it or are they gone over winter Only fished it once years ago end of May & did really well, never been back since... paddle out from Tamaki yacht club |
MB wrote:Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 5:15pm
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Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2024 at 10:30pm
I fished there all year round and caught fish. Definitely a bit harder in the coldest months, but usually got something even if it was just kahawai.
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2024 at 6:09am
Crikey! I missed the kayak part of your post sorry midnight Angler. Paratutae is no place to be. I'd be seeking safer waters than the Manukau has to offer unless you're an experienced kayaker. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: betterthanwork
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2024 at 2:49pm
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We had fantastic fishing around Rangi lighthouse from May this year. incoming tide in the shallows with berley and dead baits. I couldn't believe quite how good it was.
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Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2024 at 7:39pm
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