With the car all packed and ready to go, we set off fishing on another little adventure! But we didn't really realise how much of an adventure it was really going to be! Arriving at Cornwallis, we got out in high hopes, and after trekking for 10 minutes in the heat, we arrived at the monument. After stopping shortly due to picture taking, we decided to try and pass through the jungle like terrain to get to the ocean...which didn't quite work! With the heat and energy being lost...tempers started to show, and we decided to head back to try and find a different spot.
We eventually managed to find an area called Whatipu we climbed up onto a hill near the smallest bay, to try and see some fish, instantly we saw fish around 4-5lbs called Kahawai...which can be mistaken for Mullet. After spotting them Alex decided it was time to crack on with the fishing and in an instant was fishing away! I got the camera ready, whilst Lewis decided to tackle the bay from a different angle, he ended up seeing what we think was a big King fish, around the 60lb mark!!! However with no luck after about 15 minutes, we decided it was time to change tactics. We used burley to attract the smaller fish, which would hopefully attract the bigger fish in the long run. In the end we didn't manage to catch any decent sized fish...but Alex managed to catch some Gar fish...fouled hooked! He also lost a Kahawai which was unfortunate, but it kept us going until 6.30, and then it was time for home!!
Hopefully heading off tomorrow morning for the start of our big journey! So will keep you posted throughout!
2 comments:
Hi All just back from the USA and reading all the news - adventure indeed! And Al: I knew, just knew that you really did fowl hook your fish. I will follow your adventures with glee and envy. All love to you all Daddy Cj
Wow, awesome views!
New Zealand's looking just like in those glossy magazines!
Sounds like you're pretty busy though.
In a bit Jardine!
Will
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