Right now, snapper are still really plentiful at present, and our staple hunting grounds fishing  around 55 to 60 metres south of Albatross Point have consistently been the honey hole.

We’ve been fishing this area for the last few week,s and the pinkys’ just keep coming over the side, some fish up to 9 kgs with plenty around the 3 – 5 kg mark.

Recently we’ve not seen much in the way of bycatch.  A bit of gurnard , a few kahawai and the odd spiney and school shark, but nothing to be too much trouble.

Squid, bonito, fresh kahawai and barracoutta strips are all doing the trick, and most charters we are done by lunch or thereabouts.

Plenty of the winter mollyhawks about, some days 4-5 different species floating about majestically behind the boat.

Take the time to check out these amazing  birds, many of which come from a long way away to spend the winter up here.

The weather for the long weekend is not looking great, but Friday and Saturday are the pick, so maybe take Friday off if you want to get the best fishing 😊.

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Cheers

Rob

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Rob Fitzgerald is owner and skipper of Venturer Fishing Charters, operating out of Kawhia.

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For tackle, tips and charter options contact Rob Fitzgerald.

Ph 07 8711717 or 0272544589 or email robjac@xtra.co.nz

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