Hauraki Gulf

fishing report

May 13, 2021

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Good water temperatures all around the gulf seem to be in holding patterns, the outer general area past Anchorite holding kingfish, snapper and some solid gurnard too. Further out and around the Barriers still holds patches of skipjack, no doubt along with their predators too, awaiting your presence and presents in term of lures - once that wind drops again.

Good feeding from fish is still on the cards, it’s only Autumn not winter yet, so given half a chance it’s the perfect time to be out getting in amongst the action. In terms of the gulf, further out past 45m is good for more consistent snapper, but there a many well legal snapper to be caught simply on the drift using well-presented lures.

The only thing the fish sees is your lure, so how important in your fishing line-up are they? No. 1. It pays huge dividends using professional designed, refined fishing tackle, you’ll often only have one shot at that fish – make it hit home.

The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show in Auckland is in full swing, and with the blustery weather I suspect a prime Spot X is at the show! So much to see, whether familiar or completely new, after all it has been 2 years since the previous show.

Catch Fishing is there with the Catch crew in attendance, stand #258 to help out fellow anglers with their fishing quests, and at the Master Class presentations on how to fish even better 100% Bait Free. It’s just awesome to be involved.

Deep sea anglers who made the most of the last big ‘H” over the country made gravy, big ‘Puka and other tasty deep fish from the deep coming up and gracing decks. The Giant Squidwings has now established itself as a must-have and go-to when dropping for these denizens of the deep.

Your fishing 100% of the time your line is in the water – no losing (or worse being unsure) of a bait hundreds of metres down.

Light sticks are often used – but the Giant is already lit up with its glowing ‘Eat Me’ look and tough skirts. Using them over and over again is both effective and cost-effective. The motion of the boat combined with the lure design works in harmony perfectly, making the lure swim and pulsate like a big tasty looking squid – delicious to all those residents down there.

The huge 15/0 circle hook makes landing the fish a near foregone conclusion. If you go to the boat show, check these out in person, impressive.

Speaking of the dark depths, have you checked out the new BLACK NINJAS in the Double Trouble and Beady Eye range of lures. WOW!

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See you at the boat show.

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Espresso

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

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