ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 20, 2010 As per title, anyone on here get into their fishing? Bought a boat mid last Summer and have already had a sh!tload of fun in it. Caught some decent fish and have a bit of fun towing the biscuit. Being in Auckland I usually hit the Firth of Thames or the Inner Gulf for a decent feed (Spot X usually does the trick here) I'm looking forward to giving Jigging a bit of a go this season. Am yet to land my first Kingi, but I have never had the gear to handle them! Hoping to get a decent one this Summer So just bought a reel and will be rod shopping on Boxing day! Anyone else in Auckland get out much? Also be good to hear what the fish are up to in other parts of the country! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted December 20, 2010 Occasionally go out on a charter. I love to fish but never get out. Would be nice to head out this Summer. If you're in Auckland I'm sure you agree that this weather needs to pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
$toffz 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2010 Yep usually do day trips through Tiri Channel, around Shepherds rock etc. Night fish after work is usually worth it too through this area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 20, 2010 My fishing skills are abysmal. I supply/drive the boat and someone else does the fishing. Works for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted December 20, 2010 Mayor Island marine reserve. Heaps of big snappers there. j/ks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Out Friday and also today, Snapper Limits Both days with a few decent sized ones. Had 3 2.5-3m Hammers circling a Livebait on Friday, none of the buggers Decided to take it though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2010 We bought a boat last year around March, took it out every chance we got over winter - there were some mint days.. Took it out today, got a few snapper... we head out from Kawakawa bay to the back of Waiheke or to Coromandel, takes about 40 mins (if its rough) to get there.. still looking for our "secret" fishing spot, but we always at least bring home dinner lol yum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denz 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2010 Used to work at and manage a few different specialist fishing retailers but dont like fishing haha so thats why im out of that. Father is still in the bizzo, exclusivly do softbait fishing now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2010 I dont know about that softbait fad :S never had any luck with them heh Yea I go kkbay also Shantelle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denz 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2010 I dont know about that softbait fad :S never had any luck with them heh Yea I go kkbay also Shantelle If you can find it read the NZ Guide to softbait fishing, best book out there to learn how to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 28, 2010 If you can find it read the NZ Guide to softbait fishing, best book out there to learn how to do it. Thanks I will investigate further Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 28, 2010 Been fishing twice this month with the boss. Pretty much enjoyed the beers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2010 Fishmart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 28, 2010 Been fishing twice this month with the boss. Pretty much enjoyed the beers. Sounds like you're about as good as I am. I'm strictly land based at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted December 28, 2010 Fishing skill nil, In late November work mates and I got to spend three days away. Left from Foxton Beach out over the bar at the mouth of the Manawatu River. Then due west to D'Urville Is ended up travelling right around the island stopping to fish at various spots. Mainly blue cod, but had some fun with barracouta and 1.2mtr sharks stealing our fish/bait. Was a dam good trip and got to see some of Gods own that most people wouldn't ever see although the trip home was a little on the rough side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 29, 2010 Into fishing big time myself but only seems to be fresh water fishing, bought a crib right next to the Waitaki River about three months ago just for it! It's great for whitebait, mullet (at the mouth) sea run trout, salmon (in the season) and brown/rainbow trout and the odd eel if you're that way inclined! Here's my latest acquirement... Caught that up near Kurow. Nice tidy little rainbow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Went out last Friday and managed to land my first King. About 20mm to small to keep and also got our bag limits on Snapper.. Bought a 5ft Mako up as well which was a bit of fun! (This was all out in the Firth of Thames/Shag Rock.) Went out this Evening to the #6 Buoy in the Rangitoto Channel, Got a few Snaps but mostly quite small A few boats out there but nobody seemed to be catching much.. Soft baits were prevailing when the current got up. (Gulp Lime Tigers) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 My fishing skills are abysmal. I supply/drive the boat and someone else does the fishing. Works for me. I drink beer and supply fish food - at 2am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted January 12, 2011 Has been a blast this summer.. best thing I did was go to the Wharehose and bought a $30 rod and real combo (complete with Graham Sinclairs photocopied autograph) loaded it up with 15pound braid and went to work.. So far 4 kingi's (of a total 9 landed on the boat between the 4 of us that day), and countless ocean kahawai. The drag is as tight as the pos reel will go and i'm sure i could see it smoking with a couple of them. I bait it up in anticipation of getting that one that will finally Smash the DirtyDollar into a million pieces. I just want it to DIE and then I will go and buy another $30 rod and reel combo from the Whorehouse. I noticed on the last outing a kind of fibreglass cracking sound when the rod is almost bent back around on itself. My brothers hate me with their zillion dollar rod and reels that dont catch fish... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denz 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 My brothers hate me with their zillion dollar rod and reels that dont catch fish...You will hate yourself when you get that fish of a lifetime and you loose it because of your gear haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted January 13, 2011 No I will be laughing because hopefully my gear will be broken into little pieces. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippies 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 we go out fishing heaps, great barrier and the coramandel are great places. i do reckon that spear fishing is still better tho, way harder to start off with but then far more selective about what you want to eat when you see the fish...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 Scored a Kingi from the dinghy yesterday. Bout 650mm. My first, quite stoked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Got some mussels, oysters, a crab, and a penguin. Edited February 1, 2011 by polley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 What does penguin taste like ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
