Bay of Islands Fishing Report 30May24

Ryan, fishing from a kayak, rewarded with a 18lb snapper!

Not much to report this fortnight as came down with the dreaded Covid after returning from the Boat Show! But I have to say I had a great time at the show inspecting all the great products on display and dreaming of what could be! Back in the BOI, Ryan has been taking the opportunity provided to get out on his kayak and catch some great fish including the 18lber pictured below. Terry also reports he has caught some good fish around the 50cm mark off the beach.

I finally got out last Monday to catch a feed. This didn’t take long straylining in the shallows, and the fish, although not huge, are plentiful, hungry and fat! Also went out to the 60 meter mark to try a few slow jigs. One nice pannie snapper and a 2kg blue Mackerel were landed before the wind blew up and we headed home. I think I’ll give this another crack this weekend as the sounder was full of bait sign.

Next on the competition calendar till the BOISC 54th TOTALSPAN YELLOWTAIL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT to be held 9-14th June. In the meantime, plenty of time to get out there and practice!
The weather is looking mint for Kings Birthday weekend and we have your bait and berley covered. So, come into the shop to check out the latest in gear, get your bait, ice and berley, and most importantly, some genuine intel! We have reduced our operating hours for the winter period and are open from 9.00am to 4pm, Weds, Fri and Sat, Sun. As always, if you urgently need some supplies after hours just give me a call.