Surfcasting & Rock Fishing - the Kiwi classic...
The more remote you go, the more successful you will be. Anyone can fish at Mission Bay but if you head to Spirits Bay you are more likely to haul in that 12 kg snapper.
Long rods, with reels with large line capacity are used. Traditionally mono filament line is used, but now people are starting to use braid more and more, due to its superior sensitivity and strength around knots.
If you are fishing from the beach where you need a long cast, use a 12 to 14ft rod. Use breakout aerodynamically shaped sinkers for casting long distances.
Most people use spinning reels, which are easier to cast with. You can use overhead, but you run the risk of overrun and birds nests.
Traditional Octopus hooks - sizes 3 to 10 are the most common.
Rock fishing usually requires a long rod but if you are already in fairly deep water you can get away with a 7’ rod.
Burleying can product awesome results for rock fishing as can night fishing off rocks - the big fish come into feed in the shallows at night.
A recent sport is taking off called fish stalking. Fishos wearing polarised glassed scout remote locations where the water is clear, and try spot the fish and use softbait techniques to lure the fish. Folks are also having success with softbaiting off ledges.
Browse through the items below for all gear related to surfcasting / rock fishing or, head straight for the relevant sub-category by clicking on one of the blobs below...
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Berkley Flasher Rigs Full Range
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Mutsu Circle Hooks Full Range
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New Zealand Snapper Flasher Rigs Full Range
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Berkley Stainless Fish Scaler
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Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks Value Pack
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Fin-Nor Biscayne FBS 80 Reel
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Berkley Stainless Fish Hook Remover
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Fin-Nor Biscayne 6601TBM 6ft 6in 8-10kg Boat Spin Rod
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Berkley Suicide Beak Hooks 50 Piece Pack
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Ball Sinkers
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Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Line
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Sufix Siege Monofilament 300m Spools
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Today's Bite Times
MAJOR TIMES
AM : 8:03
PM : 8:32
MINOR TIMES
AM : 1:48
PM : 2:18
Rating : Good
Today's Tides
HIGH TIDE
AM : 03:34 - 3.0m
PM : 16:19 - 3.0m
LOW TIDE
AM : 09:48 - 0.7m
PM : 22:20 - 0.8m
Add 1 hour during daylight saving.