That is a matter of personal opinion. I am more than happy with my catch rate and I enjoy every visit to the beach. I never stray far from local beaches and I have enjoyed regular success on Marine Parade and certainly at TeAwanga and Clifton.

The difference being I enjoy catching all and every fish, I do not measure my enjoyment by snapper, moki, gurnard and lemons.

I know exactly what it is like to fish waters where a fish over half a pound is considered a specimen, I also know there are anglers who would sell there soul to catch a 'big one' from the beach.