I headed back to Whakamahia beach and put a couple of live baits out. Swell was still large, water was filthy, got a few big fat kahawai for the smoker and then left after a couple of hours, was much like hard work keeping live baits in the water in that swell.
I should be down there now, its sublime. I might have to wait till after the new year before I can get back out there now. The amount of bait at snapper rock is impressive with or without the burly eh.