Back to the Future, so while most of NZ is in lower level lockdown, semi-free, Auckland is still in solitary but the futureโs so bright ya gotta wear shades! October is when Spring really starts to kick in out in the local gulf in terms of fishing. The water is still cold at 12c all around the inner areas, and only 13c right out past Kawau, however out further it is on its way up, along with the size and ferocity of workup action. Hopefully the whales will find enough baitfish to feed in the gulf more this summer than last year, part of the ever changing sea life out there. There is a lot of action out of the gulf right at the moment, but for Aucklanders to know about the intense workups going on off the coast between Little Barrier and the Hen and Chicks is a bridge too far, ignorance can be bliss.
Christmas presents for three VIPโs have already been ordered to ensure a few sought after and prized gifts are available. Me, myself and I will be very pleased with our stocking โsurprizesโ! Some amazing new tackle to get excited about and use on the upcoming summer big fishinโ missions. Something this latest lockdown has cemented home is the fact of the ever unknown future, the premium times of being hooked up to a fish, out having a great dayโs fishing, creating BBQ stories galore. These epic days of actually fishing are becoming even more precious and therefore should be savoured in every way. Some new ways of enjoying fishing are on the horizon, who knows whatโs next in every realm. Nike say it well, Just Do It.
Kayaks โ while unfortunately not the proud owner of one myself, the age of the kayak I have been expounding the virtues of has not only begun but is re-igniting the fishing passion amongst so many, and rightly so. Not only do Kayaks excel at fishing within 200m of shore, there are ultra-amazing offshore places to visit once lockdown levels drop โ the use of a Mothership to kayak the hallowed grounds of The Mokes, Little Barrier, Great Barrier with the sanctity of a big vessel with sleeping, cooking, transport and friendly banter is hard to beat. Aaron Covacich operating www.bountyhuntercharters.co.nz ย runs a purpose made kayak adventure in the gulfโs island paradise for instance. The world of kayaking is so incredibly much more than most think. Add the bonus of being 100% stinky bait free using lures and fishing gear purpose made for this (www.catchfishing.co.nz) can delivery outstanding experiences David Attenborough would be proud of, all literally at our doorstep.
How about a BOAT SHOW? Maybe a bit of virtual and augmented reality, but how good is that when youโre locked down. Club Marine Perth Boat Show 17th โ 19th September 2021, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Thanks @Jade Suzanne and all the best with your launch of Adventure in Nature (AiN).
Feel like Fishing? Join in with the Catch crew aboard Wavedancer for a new day out slow pitchinโ for โฆ.? Check out Tuesday nightโs episode and get your fishing fix.
Moon Tide Fishing, Episode 12 | Mฤori Television (maoritelevision.com)
When we look back, at some stage in the future, itโd be great to think โyeah I did THAT and THIS during lockdown, and look at the result. Perhaps the perfect slow-pitch setup, or a land based longline, or the real deal to target and land the mighty kingfish, or maybe a simple setup for a niece of nephew to start their fishing journey from a wharf. Whatever your heart has been after, do it now, the future hasnโt been written, itโs time to write your own.
For those who wish to enjoy the benefits of fishing bait free โ jump onto Catch Fishing Youtube channel and browse to your heartโs content of what can beโฆall you need to do is do it, now literally is the time. Enjoy.
