Trevally – what some have regarded as second rate bait from gas stations, yet also now a prized sashimi favourite with it’s firm but light texture and clear shimmer of beautiful sashimi slivers. Trevally can be found both inshore and out in deeper waters and the love smaller offerings usually, although they have
Trevally on slow pitch – the Rainbow Warrior Double Trouble
been known to attack big mechanical jigs on occasion. Mainly though a renowned micro jig like a green Dominator works very well in the shallower areas – a good
fluttering style being the key, as is the Double Trouble slow pitch jig which can also make for a great deeper water lure. Deeper water microjig style – best to go for tungsten, Pocket Rocket, spot on. How about a small (soft) baitfish imitation – perhaps the little white smelt in the Black Label LIVIES range? Hook-up up on a trevally is snapper like, but the line will have faster vibrations and not a thump thump, also quite different to the kahawai, a distinct feeling and action to Trevally runs – good to know. Because then it’s a matter of not putting too much drag pressure on that will readily pull hooks from the soft lipped fish, but also note that the longer the fight goes on the more likely the hook’s hole will open and any shake of the head or slack line and the hooks are thrown. Easy does it with steady pressure is the go. Use a net or gaff every time to land them, money’s on Trev if you try to lift it out of the water by the leader and hook. Outstanding fighters that fight all the way, whether up from the depths or charging hard in the shallows, a worthy, good looking, good eating, good releasing fish (avoid handling), an all round great fish whether targeted or you just get lucky!
The Field Days – Waikato, what an event! Eye opening whether you are a primary producer or otherwise, a spectacle it is and with last year’s being cancelled, this one is burgeoning, brimming so if not fishing, it could be a great place to be too, wet or dry.
Tunamania – those afflicted are frothing at the mouth, as the Southern Bluefins are rounding the eastern side of the North Island. Many keen anglers are starting their pilgrimage to the eastern Bay of Plenty to try their hand at finding and hooking up on these monsters. Tag and release as well as landed options.
15c around the inner edges of the gulf and harbour, 16c for most, 17c out Barriers – where it nudges 18c – been lots of activity fish and bird – wise.
Enjoy your fishing Autumn fishing opportunities!
Espresso.
