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BOI Fishing Report 12Jul23
A tough month with weather windows few and far between. Matthew Bell lands an albacore down Waihau Bay as a consolation prize. Rock fishing is producing results for the keen ones — timing tides and change of light is the key.
BOI Fishing Report 15Jun23
The 53rd BOISC Bay of Islands International Yellowtail Tournament wraps up with 40 teams including returning Aussie regulars. Team St Moritz lands a 29kg kingfish on 6kg line. Inshore snapper fishing in the shallows is firing right now.
BOI Fishing Report 1Jun23
Kahawai schools are thick in the Bay, making bait easy to catch and converting well to snapper. James from Sydney visits the shop for tips — then proceeds to outfish everyone on big kahawai strips. The Yellowtail International tournament kicks off 11–16 June.
BOI Fishing Report 20Apr23
The year of the Easterlies! Young Tyler Davey lands an 88kg striped marlin on 10kg line in 1 hour 50 minutes of stand-up fighting. When the weather allows, good pannies are being found in the shallows.
BOI Fishing Report 6Apr23
Mojo restored! Young Tyler spots a "horse" snapper on the strayline, the Cater Marine Small Boats comp sees numerous marlin tagged, and Kevin Hardaker takes the snapper prize at 11.3kg. Rocky Point and the 9 Pin are holding good fish.