Well, next weekend (Labour Weekend) kind of signals
the start of summer (for us of the chosen race down here in New Zealand,)
and the omens for a brilliant fishing summer season are all looking
good.
Already plenty of good snapper
are being caught in the Bay of Islands and down into and around the
Hauraki Gulf.
The trout outlook is great too. Both the Rotorua and
Taupo areas are reporting good numbers of trout, in good condition.
Down in the South Island things may be slowed down by the deluges
that have flooded many regions down there recently, but just like
South Island rugby, it is bound to bounce back quickly.
Fishing with bait is the most popular method of saltwater
fishing in New Zealand. But buying a block of frozen fish deemed not
fit for human consumption to use to attract fish that should be, is
not going to optimize your chances of success…
Great Read
The ‘new’ Fishing News is looking great. Seems the amalgamation
of Fisherman into Fishing News has meant that 1 plus 1 can equal three.
It is a damn good read.
Flagrant Self Promotion
Talking of good reading, (never let it be said I can not
resist any chance to get in some self-promotion :-), my latest book,
‘Tips and Tricks to Catch
More Fish’ is hitting retailers shelves about now.
Be Careful Out There
Each year it is the same damn thing, on the TV news,
on the front page of the newspaper:-
‘Fisherman dies, swept off rocks’
‘Three lost in small boat’
‘Four overdue from fishing trip’
‘Fisherman swept down river’
You know the story, you know the safety drill, so
do it!
Some people reckon that life is not a dress rehearsal,
one mistake can get you dead, so follow the simple rules, and come
home safe.
Have A Great Summer, (and if you are not going into
summer, oh dear, how sad!)