Hauraki Gulf

fishing report

March 18, 2022

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Scott Cushman

My sister was over from the UK and it was my job to get her a decent fish. We were in Whangamata for Xmas and found a nice morning to head over towards Slipper Island and try for some kingfish on the stickbaits and then shallow water softbaiting for snapper. Great trip, lots of fish and a shark encounter to make it exciting.

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My sister was over from the UK and it was my job to get her a decent fish. We were in Whangamata for Xmas and found a nice morning to head over towards Slipper Island and try for some kingfish on the stickbaits and then shallow water softbaiting for snapper. Great trip, lots of fish and a shark encounter to make it exciting.

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