Too cold water for the sharks!

Last week has been a challenge with rough weather and tough sea! Some lovely days in between the windy systems has been compensating the wind and rain though! As always!

Snapper fishing around the Bay of Islands has been fairly consistent around the inshore areas. The water temp has dropped to around 16 degrees and the fish are moving into winter mode so burley and patience are a good way to go! Maybe go for a little longer trips if you plan to go out,around 5 hours should do. If you have other plans for the day!

Kingfish have been going well though sharks have been a real headache taking any kingfish that are hooked up in just about every location where we fish for kingies. The cooling water will help to move the majority oft he sharks on so hopefully this will help in the coming weeks.

The Bay of Islands Swordfish Club will host the annual International Yellowtail Tournament over next week. This year is the 50th year for this amazing competition and will be a huge event for the club and thetown. Fishing on 6 or 8 kg line only this competition is a great fishing andsocial week for all involved. The weather forecast looks promising so far and we welcome all teams, New Zealander and Overseas, to the Bay!

The Marlin have moved on but swordfish are about so the focus has moved to these gladiators of the sea with some impressive captures being made recently.

And don’t forget about the amazing Hapuka to be caught on the deep reefs that puts a golden touch to the winter fishing!

Tight lines

Captain Hamish SpotX Fishing Charters, Bay of Islands