Category Archives: Kahawai

Mahia

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I’d been wanting to venture north of Napier for some time. Reports from those who lived up that way, and those who had made the effort to travel from here were good. There were snapper to be had, and that’s … Continue reading →

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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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The ‘People’s Fish’ saves the day.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The humble Kahawai is often overlooked as a ‘real fish’ in this country. Comments like “just a scummy kahawai” and  “cat food” are to my mind elitist and just plain wrong these days.  A shame really, as there are many … 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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December

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Summer is here finally! After a stuttering start we now have (mostly) clean calm seas and a few fish about as a bonus. No snapper of any consequence yet, but lots of Kahawai and the occasional gurnard are showing up. … Continue reading →

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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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Kahawai

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

Kahawai – can be caught on virtually any bait if they are around in numbers. Will take lures and live-baits. Often found around river mouths. When feeding in schools they will attack anything that moves. I’ve seen them caught on … Continue reading →

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