Hauraki Gulf

fishing report

April 12, 2021

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Turbid inshore waters have cleared beautifully over the past few days, with fishing the shorelines and shallows early mornings or late evenings producing some very good fishing as a result.

Casting little lures on the edges of shadows, and underwater structure, being an ideal approach and wonderful pastime too. Some solid snapper sneaking in and around shorelines, looking listening and tuning-in to find that faltering baitfish – your softbait, micro-jig or micro-stickbait.

Excellent stuff.

Hard working terns within easy casting distance are along many coasts, so many small groups suddenly alighting as if from nowhere, flitting around above baitschools and their bigger fish attendants.

Many areas like Whangaparaoa, Tiri, Noises, NW Rangitoto, Torbay, and no doubt many other appearances, some fleeting, others working for hours in an area, a great place to try your hand at light tackle thrills, particularly with your spin gear.

Workups are thumping in here ‘n there, the gulf’s life has sparked some more as per the amp being turned up as mentioned over the past few Espresso Reports, now with mid ground providing good action.

Solid looking stuff with the usual combatants and party goers in attendance, snapper, kingfish, tax-men of various persuasions, but surprisingly few kahawai. When you do get onto some kahawai – their sheer size and fight is impressive and welcome, certainly welcome aboard and fish bin bound.

Whether fresh sashimi (one of the best), delicious ceviche style with coconut, or fresh out of the smoker as the family gathers around with that mouth-watering smell wafting? Primo!

Lot’s of prime roe in them too.

Similarly further up the eastern N.I. coast, places like Omaha and Whangaroa have been in amongst the deluge of gannets and with all sorts of fish joining in on the big seafood buffet, Autumn is on fire! Big game hunters have similarly been spellbound with triple hook ups on marlin out from Houhora, and monster tuna and marlin out off Waihau Bay as well, the season continues well.

Tune in on MagicFM radio for your general fishing catch-up and info every Sunday at 08:30 on the Sunday Café, Espresso time.

Do you even softbait? Looking for that special edge, something exciting and new? ‘Black Label Livies’, coming soon, very soon. Stay tuned.

…but wait, there’s more! Do you want to jig deeper, or do deep drops for monster ‘Puka, Bass, Kingfish?

Something extra-special is about to be unleashed.

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Stay tuned!

Espresso.

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This report is supplied by Grant 'Espresso' Bittle from Catch and Wave Dancer Charters.

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