We went there today, two big grabs but could not land anything. A chap who was diving said that there are some huge kingfish here as he spears with his spear gun. He said that an hour before low tide is ideal but watch for the kelp and "tunnels all over where kingfish hide. What an awesome day today. I will be back in a fortnight, a hour from Mount Roskill but. Excellent video, thanks. The family love watching them. Best
Cheers mate. About the same travel time for me too but worth it. Should be a lot of kingfish about soon. Always pays to have a livie out if you can get one. Best of luck on your next trip.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks. We use squid bait, mullet and pilchard, any best time for this spot? I must say you are a great and humble fisherman, so thank you.
@@lesliekistanministry191 I always find fresh bait is best for larger snapper. Don't have enough experience in that location to say whens best yet. I use the solunar bite times from this site. tides4fishing.com. Not always right especially around full moons but a pretty good guide.
I worked on a longliner 25 years ago that we had moored in that harbour. Had always wanted to go back there and give the landbased a go. Was stoked to land that snapper. Have to go back when there are some kingis around too.....
I put the rod holders in there in 2002. Not sure if they are the ones I put in but I used a special white tile adhesive thst dries quickly. It waa a good spot. I used to fish it a couple times a week.
@@scotteverett1786 I've only fished their twice. One time it was way to windy like a SE breeze - other time just wasn't the right time I guess. Haven't bn back since last Summer - unfortunately a lot of ppl know about that spot, so it's pretty popular on the weekend.
Just came back from Sullivans Bay, very bad weather and we caught absolutely nothing. One strange thing one of our rods just snapped in half. I met a local elderly man who said that he always catches fish here and that if you stay after nine, the gate opens automatically, you will not get locked up. We went to the spot you went, one strong bite but the wind was so harsh, lost heaps of traces. Two guys were diving, nobody was on Pudding Island. Next time we will go further down right of the island. Thanks, we used your traces, strong as. Take care
Cheers for the feed back. Saw a guy on FB landed and released a 20lber there recently. He had been watching the vids too. I was out today on the rocks in tha Manukau fooling around with a little soft plastic i found. Can cast it a short distance...lol. Picked up a couple pannies a 47 cm trev and hooked and lost (incl softie) after a decent battle, a small Kingi. Fishing was going off. Surprised they weren't there for you. These conditions often bring them on the bite.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks, but thats fishing. We used salmon burley and pellets. It was rainy, overcast and windy, but I was loving being outdoors than in front of a computer, even if one does not catch anything, just being there is refreshing, well I think. Also there were some bait around. The tide was dropping and the rocks appeared. Anyway I need to search for good spots in the Manukau area because we live central. I am preparing for fishing heavy in late Nov, whole Dec and Jan. I must catch at least one kingi. Love the videos you post, the family watch them daily! Well done on your fishing.
@@lesliekistanministry191 Cheers mate, good luck with that Kingi hunt. Whatipu could be a good place to start. Interesting wild area that sees a lot landed over a season.
Thanks Anthony, we have been using maps and photos to assess for reefs and spots. A chap said that he caught some good size snappers on the incoming tide using floating baits near the photo frame.
Hey man, is this the rocks north of sullivans bay or south? I use to fish the northern rocks and usually catch a feed. But keen to explore the southern end if its accessible! :) I might even bring the kayak up and have a paddle around.
looking out from Sullivans bay, I went right and around headland, past pudding island to seaward face of headland. I would have thought that was East or Northeast? Think it is also accessibly from top carpark walk that heads to bay on southern side of headland. But have not personally walked it.
yeah bro, be a laugh. Fishing up there a bit busy and too hot during the day over coming weeks. But as it starts to cool and the crowds go elsewhere, I'll be looking at a mish or two up there.
@@DarkmoonAngler meeeean,... We're over due for a mish, might hit the east coast (whakatane) and work out way back up towards matamata to whitianga. Hit us up when your about to head out there.. pm the Mrs she said yous are friends on fb lol 🤙
looked like good potential. no Ecklonia forests so 'if' there are crays about they would be tiny, but spearfishing would be a go. Just watch out for boat traffic close to summer.
@@m.afg124 When I use work on a longliner that was moored in Mahurangi harbour, (25 yrs ago) there was a local old fella in a row boat that could often be seen getting towed about the harbour by big bronzies. Couple of times some 10 footers came up behind our boat while we were trunking school sharks or debaiting lines while making our way back into the harbour.
We went there today, two big grabs but could not land anything. A chap who was diving said that there are some huge kingfish here as he spears with his spear gun. He said that an hour before low tide is ideal but watch for the kelp and "tunnels all over where kingfish hide. What an awesome day today. I will be back in a fortnight, a hour from Mount Roskill but. Excellent video, thanks. The family love watching them. Best
Cheers mate. About the same travel time for me too but worth it. Should be a lot of kingfish about soon. Always pays to have a livie out if you can get one. Best of luck on your next trip.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks. We use squid bait, mullet and pilchard, any best time for this spot? I must say you are a great and humble fisherman, so thank you.
@@lesliekistanministry191 I always find fresh bait is best for larger snapper. Don't have enough experience in that location to say whens best yet. I use the solunar bite times from this site. tides4fishing.com. Not always right especially around full moons but a pretty good guide.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks alot for the advice. Go well and keep safe. My kids cannot wait to get out there. Cheers
Very nice snapp for Sullivans off the bricks! Keep on slaying those big one!👍😉
I worked on a longliner 25 years ago that we had moored in that harbour. Had always wanted to go back there and give the landbased a go. Was stoked to land that snapper. Have to go back when there are some kingis around too.....
Shouldn't be a problem getting a livebait heaps of yellowtail Mackie in the harbour.
I put the rod holders in there in 2002.
Not sure if they are the ones I put in but I used a special white tile adhesive thst dries quickly.
It waa a good spot. I used to fish it a couple times a week.
yeah they're still bn used.
@@JustJokingNot still produce a few 10 pounders
@@scotteverett1786 I've only fished their twice. One time it was way to windy like a SE breeze - other time just wasn't the right time I guess. Haven't bn back since last Summer - unfortunately a lot of ppl know about that spot, so it's pretty popular on the weekend.
Very nice vidio fishing brother. I like it. Good job. Success for your channel.
Cheers mate. Very much appreciate the comment. Tight lines and success on your own channel.
Going to give it a try up there this weekend. Get the drone out for the 2nd time. Just looking for dinner.
NW corner of Saddle Is. has good grounds if your in the kayak.
@@DarkmoonAngler thanks, wife cancelled it for this weekend lol, maybe next.
Just came back from Sullivans Bay, very bad weather and we caught absolutely nothing. One strange thing one of our rods just snapped in half. I met a local elderly man who said that he always catches fish here and that if you stay after nine, the gate opens automatically, you will not get locked up. We went to the spot you went, one strong bite but the wind was so harsh, lost heaps of traces. Two guys were diving, nobody was on Pudding Island. Next time we will go further down right of the island. Thanks, we used your traces, strong as. Take care
Cheers for the feed back. Saw a guy on FB landed and released a 20lber there recently. He had been watching the vids too. I was out today on the rocks in tha Manukau fooling around with a little soft plastic i found. Can cast it a short distance...lol. Picked up a couple pannies a 47 cm trev and hooked and lost (incl softie) after a decent battle, a small Kingi. Fishing was going off. Surprised they weren't there for you. These conditions often bring them on the bite.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks, but thats fishing. We used salmon burley and pellets. It was rainy, overcast and windy, but I was loving being outdoors than in front of a computer, even if one does not catch anything, just being there is refreshing, well I think. Also there were some bait around. The tide was dropping and the rocks appeared. Anyway I need to search for good spots in the Manukau area because we live central. I am preparing for fishing heavy in late Nov, whole Dec and Jan. I must catch at least one kingi. Love the videos you post, the family watch them daily! Well done on your fishing.
@@lesliekistanministry191 Cheers mate, good luck with that Kingi hunt. Whatipu could be a good place to start. Interesting wild area that sees a lot landed over a season.
@@DarkmoonAngler Thanks alot. I will research that area and your suggestion re: small hooks definitely work!
Damn bro love it when a place works out. Always nice to get to head up north. Mean
Thanks Anthony, we have been using maps and photos to assess for reefs and spots. A chap said that he caught some good size snappers on the incoming tide using floating baits near the photo frame.
Went there yesterday, heaps of bait fish. Bad weather but still had a good time. Thanks
Cheers for the report.
Hey man, is this the rocks north of sullivans bay or south? I use to fish the northern rocks and usually catch a feed. But keen to explore the southern end if its accessible! :) I might even bring the kayak up and have a paddle around.
looking out from Sullivans bay, I went right and around headland, past pudding island to seaward face of headland. I would have thought that was East or Northeast? Think it is also accessibly from top carpark walk that heads to bay on southern side of headland. But have not personally walked it.
why did you put it back???? that was a mean as fish! hahaha
Love your vids bro,. Just missed yah over at fantail about a month back lol. Wouldn't mind linking up for a mish in the future (near) lol..
yeah bro, be a laugh. Fishing up there a bit busy and too hot during the day over coming weeks. But as it starts to cool and the crowds go elsewhere, I'll be looking at a mish or two up there.
@@DarkmoonAngler meeeean,... We're over due for a mish, might hit the east coast (whakatane) and work out way back up towards matamata to whitianga. Hit us up when your about to head out there.. pm the Mrs she said yous are friends on fb lol 🤙
will do bro. good luck.
@@teinamakaro899
Nice spot bro👌
Google earth is the best scouting map out there! Great research got you a really nice spot there. Tight Lines!
Cheers m8. Check out www.wams.org.nz/PublicAccessAreas/ click on NZ imagery. Slightly clearer than google maps.
as always mean footage bro, google maps are awesome found a few nice spots using it along the thames coast
A slightly clearer satallite view: www.wams.org.nz/PublicAccessAreas/ Click on 'basemap galleries' then 'NZ imagery'
What a view plus some decent snapper what bait you using?? Keep up the videos
had some frozen piper lightly salted that I had caught previous wkend. plus other bits and pieces, but the piper did the damage.
Where is this ?
How is the water clarity? any chance for a dive?
looked like good potential. no Ecklonia forests so 'if' there are crays about they would be tiny, but spearfishing would be a go. Just watch out for boat traffic close to summer.
That place has some monstrous bronzies as well to watch out for
@@m.afg124 When I use work on a longliner that was moored in Mahurangi harbour, (25 yrs ago) there was a local old fella in a row boat that could often be seen getting towed about the harbour by big bronzies. Couple of times some 10 footers came up behind our boat while we were trunking school sharks or debaiting lines while making our way back into the harbour.
We went to "your spot" and hope to catch something next time.