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Whitianga report
KAOSÂ
with Capt. Owen
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Nice conditions out there this week, which makes a change from the cyclones and bad weather that has hampered us the past few months! Fortunately, the fish are still holding well in the usual spots and are in great condition!
Sharks have been a major player on the outer pins, putting the Maxel/Jigstar combos to the test with exceptionally fast retrievals to land the fish before the taxman turns up!
Bait fishing is a mixed bag as usual for this time of year. At times we have been able to load up at the wharf before the customers even turn up! Other days see us motoring down the coast to find pockets of bait but overall, not too bad.
With the water temperature still warm, we are getting some nice Snapper as a bycatch mixed in with the Kingies! We expect the sharks to hang around for a while yet so be prepared to move around a bit and when you get a fish on, get your wind on!!!
Cheers all,
Capt. Owen
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Bay of Islands: Russell/Paihia fishing report
KOROKING
with Capt. Kerry ‘KIT’
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Well, Autumn is here and the weather is still favourable. The baitfish are still readily available – xos mackerel and fat pilchards, perfect for our inshore target species, kingi, snapper, trevally, kahawai etc.
The hapuku, bass and the bluenose are making their way into shallower waters, winters looking good for the keen anglers.
As a footnote the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club is again hosting the annual week-long Light tackle tournament in early June, fishing for kingfish on 8 and 6kg line. Hosting numerous Australian teams along with some great Kiwi fishos, this is a must for the competent angler. I have competed in the competition over numerous years and boated some great kingis for both senior and junior anglers. Love to have you (and your mates) on board.
Sharpen those hooks, tight lines, from Kerry Gregory, skipper of Koro King, Russell, NZ,
Captain Kit Gregory, Russell – Bay of Islands
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