King spots out of Whangamata
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Printed Date: 24 Sep 2023 at 9:25am
Topic: King spots out of Whangamata
Posted By: PE Pete
Subject: King spots out of Whangamata
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 8:04pm
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Hey guys got a trip organised out of Whangamata this weekend anyone got any intel to share for Kings in the area. We are planning to head to Mayor but am sure there must be some action closer than that. Also where's best for livies round Whangamata or in the shallow reefs at Mayor?? Cheers Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
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Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 8:16pm
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Dogger bank is worth a shot and 32 and 36 should be firing by now(reefs towards Aldies in a direct line from Whangamata, on all charts.) No reefs in line with Mayor Is until you get there of course  -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 9:15pm
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Cheers Kev. Any thoughts on best option for livies? ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 9:48pm
Harbour holds plenty, especially at night time using lights. Clark Is has been a bit quiet but i havent really been chasing any of late. Testing jigs most days i go out High point on Dogga Bank is always good for jacks or koheru ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 7:13pm
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Sweet cheers Kev passed that onto the skipper of the boat I'm on. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: gmacx
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 12:04am
Dumb question maybe but is this dogger bank (highlighted)? |
Posted By: petethemeat
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 12:08am
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Yep. ------------- 
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 8:23am
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Hey Gmacx/ PTM cheers for that. that area looks like it should hold livies to! Great to get this kind of assistance make me feel more confident about our mish! Anyone got any thoughts on western side of Mayor. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 8:39am
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We fished the 32 on our way home from the aldie pins around 2 weeks ago and it was holding good kings. Also the razor gang so be aware of them there. We call the 32 "The Pay Packet" for good reason. As it is just that. We lost a nice one at the pay packet due to a tangle under boat. The Doga is sweet as kings, thats where our Career in chassing Kings started. Have caught up to 22 kilo kings there on lead and have also shot a 30 kegga there. This may be a long way off the beaten track but lens reef is another place (at Aldies) that we attack. Mayor Island - has been fishing good in close but now reports i hear are that the kings are out deep and you need to be in at least 90 meters of water. Hope this helps mate. ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 8:50pm
Hey Aaron thanks for that certainly helps & appreciate the intel as it give us options if what we are trying is not working I then have an idea for plan B. Cheers bro!  ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2013 at 1:08pm
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WAs home last night mate and had a yarn to a very good school mate of mine there who is mad crazy on kings and said that the DOGGIE Bank was producing some wicked kings. One of the boys mentioned they reconed they had seen a 35 kega lingering at Dogs while spear fishing there (its a local hot spot for spearos). However i will mention this... The Doga is known to eat ALOT of jigs mate. Couldnt tell you how many Jigs we have lost there due to the rocky conditions below. ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: gmacx
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2013 at 4:26pm
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Out of curiosity, what are you referring to as the 32 & 36? Sorry - i'm **** house at reading charts.. |
Posted By: Blindspot
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2013 at 7:47pm
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they are referring to the pins that come up to 32m and 36m. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: fishergf
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2022 at 6:03pm
| Hey! we are wanting to go spear fishing off whangamata this summer, is it possible to dive from the shore or do we need a boat/kayak? |