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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/3/2014, 2:39 pm

Fished with my son about three kilometres off the Napier foreshore this morning. Sad to say small spiny backs were there is large numbers, a take every drop down, but these were mixed with nice size (for eating) tope.

Kahawhai were conspicuous by their absents, especially when considering the huge numbers about just a week or so back. One small fish, ideal for the pan, one large fish, 2.5kgs ideal for the smoker.

One unusual visitor, I caught a very solid stargazer, I fish I know very little about. It was very heavy for its size and would guess it would not have been far short of a kilogram. Sympathy won out, it was returned unharmed.

I appreciate there will be some members who will be pleased to read of the reappearance of the spiny backs.

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Posted by Chad <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Chad' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/3/2014, 3:27 am, in reply to "They're coming."

We were catching spineys at whakaki in mid feb! Amazing how times change

Wairoa
Hawkesbay

Take Nothing For Granted

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/3/2014, 1:30 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

Global warming?

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

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/3/2014, 11:24 am, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

Any fish that is good eating is welcome in my creel. Spiny backs, when treated properly, make a bloody good meal ... bring them on.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/3/2014, 12:59 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

I fish for sport and they dont fit there unless very big. You can have mine Hangler.

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

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Posted by Widegap <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Widegap' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/3/2014, 3:58 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

The Stargazer or Monk fish highly regarded in Europe & Australia.You'll find it on menu in a lot of the finer restaurants where you'll expect to pay good money for it.I don't throw them back now .
Very white soft flesh & be aware of the 2 spikes on it head ,they're attached to a poison gland.

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Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/3/2014, 4:05 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

I sent several tope back the other day Gary. Sadly they were plague proportions at Clifton.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/3/2014, 8:50 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

Good practice Rex. Big weekend coming up. I have a secret snapper location ready if weather allows. Oh and a 1.4kg kahawai of course.

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

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Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/3/2014, 2:10 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

Dont look at the weekend swell forecast Gary. It might drive you to tears

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/3/2014, 9:59 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

Rex......I looked, im weeping, snapper are safe.

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

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Posted by jed <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/3/2014, 7:02 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

did i just see a 9.6 kg snap caught at the ninety mile comp?

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/3/2014, 7:38 pm, in reply to "Re: They're coming."

I think you did. Should have been a story one would think.

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

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