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timlawrence Fishing Spot
Well, the fishing over the last month has been very limited due to the consistent NW and SW winds ripping up the coast, not to mention the cold frosty nights we have been experiencing. Still, there have been a couple of good days to get out there and we certainly made the most of it last month, this time choosing to target fish in deeper water and scuba dive for crayfish on Great Barrier Island. Sometimes the spur of the moment trips can turn out to be the best... The last weekend of July had a near-perfect forecast so we decided to pack the boat with lots of food and warm clothing for an overnighter on Great Barrier Island. We managed to dive for a few crays before sunset then set up for fishing into the night. We caught a few snapper but were plagued by sharks; including one hammerhead wrapping itself around the anchor rope, making for a difficult release. The next morning, we headed out to some pinnacles located around the 200m mark. This was our first trip into the deeper water and it took some time to get the drift over the structures right. After a few attempts (and taking turns to drive the boat) I was lucky enough to land a good sized bluenose before we headed back for another cray dive on Great Barrier Island. Not a bad trip out for mid-winter! Spring is here and the warmer water is well on its way. Now’s the time to take advantage of the quiet period and get your boat serviced before the summer rush, test your batteries and make sure your trailer bearings will see the season through – Safety first! This month we have excellent moon phases pretty much through the whole first week of the month then again from the 29th and into early October. Fishing in close is still the flavour of the month. Take lots of burley and set your boat up near structure with the tide and wind going in the same direction. Make sure you drive around to look for signs of fish on your sounder first. Investing 30 minutes driving around the contour lines, marking the best signs, often pays off. The eastern sides of Kawau Island and Little Barrier Island are holding fish at the moment. Good luck and tight lines!
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