Absolutely Awesome Autumn!
Almost speechless, spending the last several days fishing and filming the Hauraki Gulf and its surrounding paradise-islands of Little Barrier, Great
BOOM! 20kg Kingfish tamed temporarily on the Catch JGX5000/Pro Series Acidwrap400.
Barrier, Mokohinaus and more is absolutely gobsmacking –ย the sheer beauty and intense fishing adventures we are so fortunate to have, right here. Massive Brydes whales spouting around the boat, spraying pilchards high in the air as they engulf literally thousands of them many spilling out of the gaping mouths of the behemoths, with contingents of highly organised dolphins frantically communicating – rounding up said pilchards as best they can, tag teaming as they contain the bait-ball and taking turns at having lunch. The birdlife manic as they enter the fray headlong determined to be a part of the bounty, so many types, the cacophony of sounds is mesmerizing. Awesome autumn it is, especially in the outer gulf gateways.
The kingfish are back on the prowl taking mechanical jigs but theyโre also worth targeting with Slow Pitch jigs that descend much slower (e.g. BOSS or Double Trouble ) which helps target them as they move around fast looking for prey falling down from the surface workups, and you can go big too, something like the Deep V . Flash mobs of solid well-legal kingfish are attacking pilchards on the run, bigger snapper are also aggressively feeding in the same area as they prepare themselves for the cooler winter months out in 50m. Kahawai schools are moving around fast out wide in the gulf, so some areas have many, some have none. There are also large numbers of smaller snapper to be caught around the inner gulf, they too need to feed.
BTW skipjack tuna are still around just out of the confines of the gulf, and thereโs been some big Hapuka and Broadbill caught out the back of Gt Barrier this week with the calm weather encouraging these fishinโ missions.
Hunt With Me on TV. Great to see that fishing is not only included but featured in this locally filmed and produced TV program, Tuesdayโs 9:30pm or on demand right here: Hunt with Me , well worth a watch!
Hutchwilco Boat Show is next week. Enjoying some well earned time browsing around the famous show is imminent. Whether just a bit of fishing gear, learning bait-free fishing at the Master Classes Iโll be presenting (look for scheduled times each day), or investing in boats, jet skis, kayaks or whatever your heart is set on, itโll be there.
The New BLACK LABEL LIVIES will be showcased in the huge 1400L jig tank on the Catch stand (No.258). You can see and work their action for yourself, and come and say hi to the Catch Fishing crew!
Espresso.
