Category Archives: Gurnard

Weird weather

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Our weather seems to be in two minds at the moment, sometimes it reassures us the summer is on the way, and then knocks us back to winter with southerly rain and even hail! Changeable, I think they call it. … Continue reading →

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July

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Its been quiet, very quiet. Masses of rain and bitterly cold conditions don’t make for fun surfcasting. For those brave souls who did venture out locally in the weather, the catches were predictably Kahawai, Baracouta, Spiney Dogs, and red cod. … Continue reading →

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June

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

June.. I haven’t been out much this month but one fine afternoon we ventured to Aropaonui just north of Napier for an afternoon fish. We weren’t expecting to catch much more than perhaps a Kahawai but we were surprised by … Continue reading →

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October

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

October has started off well. Flat, clean seas locally and the Gurnard are coming within casting range. Not around in huge numbers yet, but a few there for the persistent fisherman.  Hopefully better things to come this month

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Winter Gurnard

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Or call it ‘end of summer’ Gurnard if you like. There are reports of a few gurnard being caught by surfcasters from Northern HB beaches still. Perseverance is required of course. Its a matter of putting in the hours day … Continue reading →

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Gurnard

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Gurnard are a very sought after species, very nice eating and a great looking fish too. They can be caught in sandy bays on fish or shellfish baits. They seem to prefer calm settled conditions and deeper water. They dont … Continue reading →

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