Thread: Stewart island first timer

Have hunted the blocks either side of abrahams in the past.

Best way to ensure success with the blue cod that far into pattersons is keep it shallow against the rocks. Have caught many in Hapuatuna in 1m of water off the rocks using a builders line and hook with a bit of sausage meat. Blue cod are not as fussy as the average snapper. In fact I had less success when boat fishing in south west arm.

There are deer in those blocks but a lot of hunting pressure so not as many as other areas of the island. Nice flats in Abrahams. I have had good success in the past sitting up a tree with a good view near fresh sign, if you are going to stalk make sure you walk extremely slow. I shot two deer in hapuatuna stalking the flats along a creek to mask my noise.

Have fun!