The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Fishing Reports https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:58:52 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:39:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=5 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845096&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845096 Author: Schecter
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 15 Jun 2026 at 8:39pm

Nice one 👍]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:39:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845096&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845096 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845091&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845091 Author: rusty360
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 14 Jun 2026 at 5:17pm

Haha our trip was a last minute one. Shame that was the one and only today. Was pretty late in a big tide though.]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:17:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845091&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845091 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845088&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845088 Author: smudge
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 14 Jun 2026 at 3:45pm

Nice work Rusty! Was hoping to head out today too but yeah it just didn't work out. Great catch for the young guy!]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:45:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845088&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845088 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845085&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845085 Author: rusty360
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 14 Jun 2026 at 3:23pm

Waited for the fog to lift enough to see the ramp, sneaked out for a hour. Junior got a beautiful carrot!]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:23:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845085&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845085 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845065&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845065 Author: smudge
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 04 Jun 2026 at 7:35pm

That's a great catch Schecter!  Kayak fishers do it so much harder than anyone else. It would be an absolute pleasure to hand over the $5k cheque to you on Sunday. Good luck!]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:35:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845065&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845065 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845062&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845062 Author: Schecter
Subject: Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
Posted: 04 Jun 2026 at 7:33am

Last weekend I competed in the Baitmasters competition.  The goal was to fish the Manukau and focus on the strength of the fishery, primarily Gurnard, Kahawai and Trevally, as I predicted most anglers would be focusing their efforts on catching snapper and kingfish.   

Launched at Clarks at 5:30 am.  As I paddled out into the harbour, I had noticed large schools of bait fish in the shallows, which gave me confidence to be prepared for the upcoming morning.


I fished in the shallows, near the schools of baitfish, as I was hopeful that the bigger fish were nearby.   


At this time of year, I like to use ultra-light gear and small hooks with a light drag, as the bites are very sensitive and can be easily missed. 


Overall caught 1 Gurnard, 6 Kahawai and 4 very fat snapper. By the time I had filled the fish bag, the NE wind arrived, and the outgoing tide was in full swing.  It was a good paddle back to shore 😟


My gurnard got me into the top 10 on the first day of the competition. I couldn't be complacent and tried incessantly to catch a bigger gurnard, but it wasn't to be, and I was knocked out of the top 10 on day 2. 


Overall, the catch was very much welcomed.


It was a good test run leading up to the Grunter Hunter this Sunday.   

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:33:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91763&PID=1845062&title=manukau-harbour-west-coast-fishing#1845062 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845042&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845042 Author: Snappa Geoff
Subject: Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!
Posted: 28 May 2026 at 5:36pm

Thankyou for the replies guys... Tagging some bigger fish is a good idea Krow! but it doesn't interest me enough to get involved. Beer]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 17:36:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845042&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845042 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845035&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845035 Author: krow
Subject: Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!
Posted: 25 May 2026 at 8:34pm

Great results there Geoff. I bet I'm not the only one sitting here jealous as. I know you do the time to get results like that awesome effort and congrats. Have you considered joining the Tinsdale tagging program? I bet they would be keen  to have some of those big ones on their books.
 https://tindaleresearch.org.nz/

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 20:34:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845035&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845035 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845034&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845034 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!
Posted: 25 May 2026 at 8:18pm

😆😆 out fishing, actually 😂😂]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 20:18:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845034&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845034 <![CDATA[Fishing Reports : Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845033&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845033 Author: SaltyC
Subject: Mac'nificent Autumn Fishing....Mokau!
Posted: 25 May 2026 at 6:46pm

Outstanding!]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 18:46:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140140&PID=1845033&title=macnificent-autumn-fishing-mokau#1845033