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AndrewRawlingson

Just to add to the discussion, this is my hook remover, it has an iki spike built in to the handle. I used to use the spike all the time, but I prefer a knife now. Better handle and the wider blade is more forgiving of a slightly inaccurate iki. As I said in my previous post, the hook remover is awe...

AndrewRawlingson

I carry a few things on/in my PFD: - Braid snips - Hook sharpener - Hook remover (great for barracouta and other undesirables) - Long nose pliers (no split ring thingie) - Safety knife It sounds like a lot of junk to carry, but it all gets tucked away and I wouldn't be without any of it. As for spli...

AndrewRawlingson

Unless I'm mistaken, we fished together in Auckland quite a few years ago. Things have obviously changed for both of us since then. I've been in Northland since Auckland. Everything they say about fishing in the north is true! Funnily enough, I had a job offer in Timaru last year. It was a good job,...

AndrewRawlingson

Just to clarify for beginners. Soft baiting is to all intents and purposes, lure fishing, usually with a flexible soft bait fixed on a lead jig head hook. It might more properly be called soft plastic fishing, since most of the lures are made of synthetic materials. However, some brands e.g. Gulp! a...

AndrewRawlingson

I understand the situation with your kids. Most of my neighbours have work based in Auckland, but work from home. I seem to be the only mug that gets out of bed at 0630 every morning to go to work. Could you work from home in the future?

AndrewRawlingson

Congratulations

I don't think property is expensive in NZ, just Auckland and a few other hotspots, but I suppose it depends on what you're comparing it to and wages etc

AndrewRawlingson

Honestly, compared to anything with a motor, kayaks are cheap, even the most expensive ones. Fill your boots

AndrewRawlingson

Welcome. Assuming you're still looking and want a plastic, paddle kayak, you won't go far wrong with the popular Ocean Kayak (e.g. Prowler/Tridents) and Viking (Reload; Profish) models. After that, it's a question of personal preference. It would be good to try as many as possible before buying. Sec...

AndrewRawlingson

Can you put any kayak on it, or is it just for Reloads?

Only joking

Nice work

AndrewRawlingson

My initial advice is be wary of Whangarei Harbour. There are strong currents and it chops up badly with wind against tide. Also, not too many fish in the harbour over winter.

AndrewRawlingson

I love the Stradic Ci4s, but thinking your asking too much from it to to do the heavier end of jigging. Maybe look at the midsize Penn Slammers as an alternative. Well built and IPX rated.

AndrewRawlingson

Nice. I just cooked whole roasted gurnard. Guts out, gills out. Put in baking tray. A bit of olive oil on the fish, plus garlic/salt/pepper/butter/white wine to taste. 15 - 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees. Looks great and easy

AndrewRawlingson

That’s good going when dragging what is effectively a sea anchor behind you! Go pedal power.

AndrewRawlingson

What an awesome way to get your PB. Well done! I catch a lot of snapper on those Dr Evils, but nothing bigger than about 6lb so far.

AndrewRawlingson

Primarily by work schedule, then dusk/dawn. The only time I find fish really go off the bite is dead high or dead low (i.e. no water moving), but that doesn’t last very long, so I don’t worry about it!

AndrewRawlingson

I don't think you have to go that far to find great whites

AndrewRawlingson

I have a Cobra HH350. The belt clip broke within warranty period and no one was willing to help. I never really trusted it in terms of reception, so took the opportunity to upgrade. I got an Icom M73-21 which is pretty flash, but reception no better! I think it’s the geography of my local area. Kept...

AndrewRawlingson

I wonder what happened? I have been in situations where I was paddling hard to get home against the wind and the GPS told me that I was staying still/going backwards!

AndrewRawlingson

Those little sharks, smooth-hound or rig (gummy shark in Australia) are standard table fare in some parts of the South Island because the poor buggers have nothing else to catch. I caught one in the Waitamata once on a soft bait. I'll stick to snapper for dinner though

AndrewRawlingson

AE is great for jigs and terminal tackle etc. Never been tempted by their rods/reels.

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