That unmistakable crackle of an outboard bursting into life, in lockdown the odd audible flirtation around the ‘burbs instantly pricks the ears up – purportedly for the charging of batteries, keeping things ‘ticking over’ (technical term), enjoying the glorious smell of 2 stroke oil being burnt or the deep muffled growl of a 4 stroke however many cylinders. From tiny tinnys to mighty big trailer boats jetskis and all manner of propelled fishing flotation devices – all are poised, impatiently.
Feel the need for some fresh on-demand fishing action?! Well look no further than Moontide Fishing, click and sit back to export yourself there in person, fishing in full force in the Hauraki Gulf, Moon Tide Fishing, Episode 10 | Māori Television (maoritelevision.com)
Never before has there been there more reason to get right into your fishing, whether for food for your family, friends, some great exercise, adventures – all of the above and many more good reasons. All the more important to enjoy the thrills and rewards of actually catching fish (of legal plus size), utilizing the windows of opportunity to be out there getting that rush of excitement as you feel the fish bite…who knows how many more times, for whatever reasons be it viral, work, life in general – but I do have the feeling that making the most of limited times actually fishing is becoming even more precious, bringing home fresh fish.
LIVE on Facebook and Instagram this Sunday (Fathers Day) – join in with Espresso on Catch Fishing for a reveal-all on inchiku, find out the Number 1 technique for better hookups, see what the fish actually see in the jig tank and more….but wait there’s more, a Question and Answer session with Espresso. See you on Sunday at 10:30am for some great fishing discussion, after the weekly Sunday Café on MagicFM radio (08:30).
The local gulf’s water temp is down to 12 and 13c, very brrr in snapper terms, that drop has to have bottomed out and like a good follow through on the golf course we should all be looking forward to what unfolds, it’s spring! Yes spring has arrived, bringing some fierce winds and another time of blustery change. While many snapper will heed the call to come back closer and shallower seeking warmer waters for summer breeding there is plenty of time i.e. we’re in local lockdown anyway so all is on course, patience grasshopper. Boat/ski batteries charged? Trailer wheel bearings not all seized up? Did you actually check your favourite rod’s guides? How’s the last few metres of braid – a bit worn tired or frayed looking, at least cut several metres off, time to start fresh.
Seabirds have been on lockdown effectively due to 100kph+ winds, even gulls struggling to make any headway at all. Make the most of the paradise we live in, and have a great Father’s Day.
