Kawhia / Raglan
fishing report
October 8, 2020
Things are definitely heating up out west, and most days we are achieving limits or very close to them for snapper. The reds can still be a bit choosey on the baits at times, and we are finding bonito seems to be the best flavour, closely followed by the good old trusty barrcouta.
This is a bit of a stinker of a bait to deal with, but seems to catch the bigger models and the little fellas can’t pick it off as easily.
Most snapper are really good conditioned west coast pannies, with a few coming in around the 10-15 lb mark just to keep it interesting.
Gurnard are running hot also, and we are often catching two at once. The size is XXL! Great big thumping carrots, yum.
Kingfish are starting to show up also now, which is a welcome addition and a sign spring is making its way into summer.
There are plenty of jack mackerel hanging about obviously attracting the kingfish.
Spiney dogs have been absent this week which is great.
We have not yet seen many workups, but they could will be worth a look if you stumble across them.
Most fishing is happening around the late 40 to early 50 meters straight off the bar leads. Swell is looking good for the next week but the easterlies are looking a bit fresh.
Cheers
Rob
Rob Fitzgerald is owner and skipper of Venturer Fishing Charters, operating out of Kawhia.
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Ph 07 8711717 or 0272544589 or email robjac@xtra.co.nz
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