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thanks Scratchie, It was a good fush. I released it. The fisheries officers were out checking everyone for licences on the wharf.

Hi Guys, Fished off the island for a couple of hours on Saturday. Just got the one bream (sorry about the rubbish photo) but i would estimate it at at least 40cm (biggest i have landed). Awesome fight. Other than that there was nothing else doing in close. There were a couple of big bust ups off the end of the isand unfortunately out of casting range. Great spot and a nice way to spend the afternoon. Made it home with plenty of time for the rugby.......

Hi Yung Yes, i have two of these in the 2000 size. For a cheap reel i find them very reliable and have managed to land some pretty decent fish on these. They are pretty solid and have a decent smooth drag. I wouldn't hesitate getting one if you are after something pretty inexpensive and of reasonably good quality. They are sold in varying sizes.

Hey Meg, It surely is. Did most of my sea fishing in Napier and then around Tauranga/Mount. Thanks for the invite.

probably my favourite...........cremorne point

dan, just running sinker rig, got him on a piece of chicken thigh!

Hi Guys, Just joined fishraider today. I have been reading the reports and chat for about a year and really enjoy the discussions and informative posts. There certainly seems to be some very skilled and experienced fisherpeople around. I moved to Australia (Sydney) three years ago and have slowly been getting to grips with fishing Sydney harbour (land based). Its so diverse in terms of methods, locations and quality of fish and that makes it brilliant fun albeit pretty challenging. I went out last night for a quick fish after work. I generally get the usual bream and juvenile snapper. However i struck into something really decent yesterday. I was using the usual light spinning gear and line was peeling off pretty quick. I couldn't work out what it might be. It was one of those occasions where you assume it will bust off but are just dying to see what it is. I somehow managed to stay connected and keep it out of the rocks. I saw a big orange flash and thought no way........ Ended up with a 47cm 1.6kg snapper. This is the first legal size one i have caught in the harbour. I assume this is quite a rare catch from the shoreline? Great forum guys and thanks for the many brilliant tips for harbour fishing.