There was supposed to be a long line demonstration at Awatoto this morning, we turned up, the demonstrator didn't. However, I got chatting with an elderly enthusiast, who had a torpedo already in the water and offered a little assistance with the retrieve. One small shark, two beautiful fat kahawai and four huge red cod. He wanted the kahawai for bait and gave us the cod and the small shark.

I must say eating this fresh, the entire family were most impressed, and they are no strangers to gurnard and snapper. A nice delicate flaked fish that was full of flavour. The four cod weighed in at nearly six kilos (twelve pounds). Lightly floured and fried till the fillets just started to brown and you couldn't better the dish, just add seasoning and bread and butter.