Had a mate drop in some fresh snapper he caught of Port Ohope on his kontiki yesterday. He uses Kahawai for bait, scales it first. Reckons the fishing is really hotting up.
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 04:46 PM
I had the same thought. Rod was from memory about 250-300mm long. Remember the stretch in the mono plus how much over run braking on the winch will be factors as well. While I can get the kontiki out...
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 04:46 PM
bumblefoot Bushnell elite 3200 on tm
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 01:10 AM
I had a diamondback but I found the glass terrible, blurry as hell on the edges. I may have got a dodgy one but I'd pick a VX1 or a Freedom any day based on that. Can normally pick up a decent VX1...
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 01:09 AM
I would be looking for a second hand bushnell elite, 3200, 4200 good scopes for the money
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 01:09 AM
Or just get one of these. A mate uses one and likes it. https://www.fishingtacklesale.co.nz/product/kontiki-fishing-dropper-rig-shorething
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 12:56 AM
Seen one setup where a rod was fixed to the back of the Kontiki that was curved forward and down. the line with the hooks is attached to a metal ring which is slipped over the rod. While the kontiki...
Liked On: 09-05-2020, 12:36 AM
To the prime minister :-)
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 08:44 PM
139042 I use salted mullet. However any tough bait that will stay on the hook will work. Avoid pillys etc as they are too soft.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 08:13 PM
Yes, trout is excellent bait. I used old frozen stuff from freezer when living near Waihi beach and it caught fish. The only hassle is the skin is ultra ultra tough. I used an Iki spike to make a...
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 08:12 PM
Pine pigs that are fat on Huhu bugs after rooting up rotten pine stumps are pretty dam tasty.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 04:18 PM
Pigs from pureora in the winter that have been eating a lot of miro berries are the best pork you will eat.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 04:17 PM
Strict guidelines is the short answer to your first and yes 243 is man man gun for that work but enjoy taking my 7mm also cheers
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 04:10 PM
A few more from up close.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 04:05 PM
Spent 2 hours with this family not far off the road in Arthurs Pass. They became so comfortable with my presence they were just lying there chewing their cuds at about 30m. What an amazing experience.
Liked On: 08-05-2020, 04:04 PM