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Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 16/9/2012, 4:50 pm

We left Gisborne this morning at 4.45am and headed to whakiki for the change of light we arrived to nil swell and a slight NE breeze. The rods were a let down only snagging 1 miserable spiny dog, We took the longline and a bait bin full of Pilchard, Fresh kahawai and yellow eyed mullet hoping a snapper would finally appear. Unfortunately we didnt see a nice wide red tail appear in the small surf. We were still happy with a return of 7 Gurnard. plenty of spiny dogs And a large skate. overall a great relaxing day Fishing.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by GaryK on 16/9/2012, 4:54 pm, in reply to "Whakiki."

Ratios about right.....1 spiney dog on a rod is equal to 7 gurnard and bucket of spiney dogs and a skate on the longline. Well Done!

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 16/9/2012, 6:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Not inspiring me. How many sets on the tiki and how many biteoffs?. Think the sea temps are going Backward

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 16/9/2012, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

2 sets got 6 on first set one on second set. about 20 spinets all up. I will say though if your there for change of light it's worth it. Much longer your wasting your time. Lost about 10 traces we had one cod fully striped by life. Fresh yen strips work a treat on the gurnard.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 17/9/2012, 1:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

You got a feed for your family. All good

. Short runs probably better?.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 17/9/2012, 5:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Yeah we found that was far better. Was a pity to see 3 trawlers going up and down all day a full set would have reached them.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 17/9/2012, 6:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Set it too far up there early season you'll fillip on spiny doggz. Theyve dwindled in numbers down here. The trawlers are doing exactly the same down here in the bay.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 17/9/2012, 6:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Im hanging out for the snapper to come in to casting range! but longline makes the trip worthwhile!

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 17/9/2012, 6:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Just be patient. Theyl arrive. I suggest a trip over the BOP if your after a Snapper fix at the moment. Another couple of weeks before we start getting a few off the beaches up Whakaki. Always the odd exception, but two more Southerlies this week won't help.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 17/9/2012, 7:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

yeah im thinking about going this sat/sun over to bop somewhere.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 17/9/2012, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Tempting.......Tho working the weekend. Looks alright Thursday friday......

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Da-Iceman on 17/9/2012, 9:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Snappa Nappier Do the spiny dogs dwindle when the water gets to a certain temp.

Gizzy

"The worst day Fishing is better than the best day of work"

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 17/9/2012, 10:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

They are there, its just a case of being in the right spot at that time, Mornings are always a good bet, it don't help when the trawlers are working hard though aye

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 18/9/2012, 3:36 am, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

It was dead still, no wind and mint on the beach..... Nek minute, f###en gale and chaos. Can still feel the chill through my bones!

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 18/9/2012, 6:44 am, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Did you fish last night chad.?

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 18/9/2012, 9:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Hahaha yeep, bloody madness too.

Going on the water tomorrow out off mahanga, it will be interesting to see whats around. You can usually expect, small teriki, gurnard, snapper 2-7kg and rats at this time of year, but perhaps not after a southerly cold blast

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 19/9/2012, 7:20 am, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

did you catch any thing?

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 19/9/2012, 11:44 am, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Yeah, took the IRB out, got out on the water around 6:30, had the IRB on the truck by 10 this morning. Some very nice snapper, gurnard and trevally.

1.5k north east of snaper rock.

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 19/9/2012, 11:45 am, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

The kahawai work ups run as far as the eye can see..... Amazing

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Naki-Fisher on 19/9/2012, 1:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Any pics bro?

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 19/9/2012, 1:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Na whacked a couple on my F-book page, thats about it.

Back on topic, im heading to Whakaki again shortly, go sit under the northfolk pine and drown and occy

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 19/9/2012, 2:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Good luck let us know how you get on mate.

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 19/9/2012, 6:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Shithouse, few lemons, a kahawai and a yem. Lot a lemons in that sea, its huge on this side, but still looks snappery

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Tookey126 on 19/9/2012, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Im going to fish mahanga this weekend. does anyone out there know if its fishing well off the beach?

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 19/9/2012, 9:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Send me a PM a day before you come. Im there most days.

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

Re: Whakiki.

Posted by Chad on 20/9/2012, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Whakiki."

Save ya gas at this point mate, sea is quite decent to be honest, sea is dirty and there would be at least 1.5m of swell, wont catch much in that shit.

Or flick me a txt on 0275500556 and hit me up.

Chur

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

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