You can’t deny the thrill of hooking up on different species on little micro jigs.

Micro jigs on light tackle are a ton of fun! Use micro jigs on lighter sensitive rods in the shallows just like a softbait.

Eye popping seemingly never-ending runs from good sized kingfish have been more common than not lately.  The hoodlums of the sea are hounding those mackerel, and there are plenty of mackerel north of Tiritiri Matangi at the moment. Also keen on these tasty mackerel are big kahawai, which attract the kingfish as well. Both the kingfish and kahawai have been hitting the 20gm micro jigs wafting down through the water column. Whether you prefer to drift fish or if the wind doesn’t allow a slow enough drift for micro jigs to reach the sea floor, throw down the anchor. And while your stationary, drop your Kabura straight down. One wind up off the sea floor, lighten the drag off and let Rod Holder hook the fish, it’s been very productive!

The kahawai have also been feeding right into near zero depth of water right along the Whangaparaoa peninsula for the past several days. Great fun to target in smaller boats, kayaks and land based.

The open areas of northern Waiheke have seen the welcome sights of some Autumn workups where all predators are after the pilchard schools, with gannets and the odd whale filling up on these fish delicacies.

Skipjack are definitely still around but with the fast dropping temperatures they will depart soon.

Right in along the North West of Rangitoto and Rakino has seen baitschools too. Pilchards or anchovies no doubt, and where there are baitfish, there are bigger predators.

Out further in 50m the snapper have been consistent in their bite. Most are not large but more so the preferred eating sizes i.e. pannies of 30-40cm in good numbers. Drifting or at anchor – the sounder signs are good.

Enjoy.

Espresso