Houseplant Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Had a fairly standard fishing trip planned for Saturday. I can't build it up too much, dropped a lure down and hooked a big fish on light tackle straight away. For the first time in a long time, thought I'd snagged the bottom and it turned out to be a fish! After a dogged rather than exciting fight, it popped up 30 minutes later. No chance of release. It was dead on hitting the surface due to a combination of exhaustion and barotrauma. Not my favourite eating size, but nothing will be wasted. We will even smoke the head and frame. After that, continued fishing and hooked up on two out of three drops with smaller, but respectable specimens. The fishing really is quite exceptional. Anyway, that was enough fish, so headed off to pick up my son Alex for a boy's adventure. Passed some stunning scenery on the way back in. We planned to explore the local harbour. Despite being literally on our doorstep, we haven't seen much of it. First stop was the "Four Poster". Not sure of the history, but odd too see such a structure standing in the water all by itself. On we went to Limestone Island, so called because it was a limestone mine for many years. On a deserted island covered with rainforest, you could be forgiven for thinking this was a Mayan ruin! Time for a rest and some snacks. Next stop was Rat Island. Despite the name, it was quite a scenic spot covered with mangroves. Alex enjoyed beach combing and finding "treasure". After that, we did a little bit more fishing in the harbour with limited success before heading home. A fun morning with some quality father-son time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 What a great day 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 You need to stop larking about over there and come back here? Just too fabulous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Excellent fishing and exploring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, scouser said: Jealous Don't forget, you're just seeing the good bits. I doubt photos of my daily commute, day at work or household duties would inspire much jealousy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercase Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Honestly the more I see of NZ the more I wonder what on earth I'm doing staying in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Papercase said: Honestly the more I see of NZ the more I wonder what on earth I'm doing staying in the UK! When we visited that’s exactly what we thought but age and family not a chance. If young we wouldn’t stay here in the U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercase Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 And thats saying something if you live in D&G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Awesome stuff. I wonder if anyone is running a rig like that for fishing in the UK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Raja Clavata said: Awesome stuff. I wonder if anyone is running a rig like that for fishing in the UK... Think I've seen a couple on YouTube. Jetski fishing is a really big thing in Australasia. Seadoo make models all setup for fishing. Just add tackle and go. Have to say after a lifetime of fishing from the rocks/shore/bank, getting afloat is a complete game changer. Doesn't have to be a ski, even a kayak opens up a new world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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