Exploring the surfcasting potential at Hamiltons gap. Giant sand dunes, Giant slips, and a Giant population of Hiwhiwi... A first time visit to Waimatuku... water of the brown bittern
been fishing this beach for the last 7 hours, can't get a bite. but i cant cast for ish so thats probably the difference, might have to get the drone out there
@@graemematamua4547 Not really one thing. Depends on location, conditions, and time of year. Personally I'm trying different things all the time. experience tells me a lot but also luck, patience, and a positive attitude helps. have done a few vids on some of the main rigs I use, but big difference from west to east coasts.
awesome video man. really wanted to try that spot for a long time but never had the time. been hard lately fishing due to the heat of the summer. those were some good snappers you got. but did not expect to see so many kelpfish getting caught.
Being a local for many years , I remember an old mate of mine told me that there are a few reefs of sandstone mixed with a bit of rock and mussel beds attached , building a reef straight out to sea . They must still be there , even after getting wrecked by massive storms that periodically come through . Cheers .
@@DarkmoonAngler Yea , I remember being snagged a couple of times and busted off , so there must be a few reefs out there . I can imagine there would be mussels growing on them also , as the mussel spat is prolific at the waters edge .
@@DarkmoonAngler Waiuku is the perfect launch pad for the west coast. Try driving out to Kariotahi at half out tide and go south down the beach til you hit the mouth of the Waikato River [about 5/6km, gd sand ].
Chur , great fishing to be had up that coastline alright , especially before Easter . Cochranes Gap is another great spot too , longer walk from the carpark though . Caught my best (18lbs ) snapper from Hamilton`s Gap , going on dusk , near full tide with an Easterly wind , sea was flat calm , in the right place at the right time , actually had to stop fishing that evening , would not have been able to carry anymore fish back to the car !! Cheers .
Wow! Thats a decent snapper for off the sand! definitely will be doing the walk south to Cochranes for a look.... and fish. Be looking to time it with easterlies or even a wet NE. Cheers for sharing mate👍
Nice spot but yeah its hard work on the coast. Have heard of some good snapper reports from there over Autumn from surfcasters so maybe next season....
@@DarkmoonAngler yeah I've seen some fatty snappers being pulled out on my walks and quad rides usually by the high tech fisherman. And I'm there at least once every week. What rig would you use there? Breakaway sinkers, what size? What size hook?
@@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82not overly experienced in that location, but I'd start with breakaways holding down a ledger rig. 4/0 circle hooks and 50cm squares off fresh grey eye mullet fillet or occy. Only advice I can give for around there would be low is more productive for snapper, combined with a change of light and stay close but clear of the structure. too many snags and too many Hiwhiwi. size of sinkers would depend on size of tidal flow... just have to experiment. braid would have advantages in less line drag there.
Really neat video. Such a unique style of fishing with a lot of adaptations for the Wild West. Some beautiful spots around there and you guys seemed to have landed some awesome fish. Must be rocky out there for the hiwihiwi because I don’t think they’re a sand dweller
The Hiwihiwi population was somewhat of a surprise. Didn't get a single snag but there may have been a little foul out there for them to shelter in. The channel at low provides shelter from the ocean swell, but at high tide in a big swell... the rocks we saw wouldn't provide much cover for them.
Low to mid range reels for that kind of fishing. Due to the iron sand environment. Longcast spinning reels with reasonable line capacity probably best. I use a Shimano Aerlex 10000 and an old Penn Sargus, but also have a heavier Fin nor 10000 offshore for targeting heavier fish.
I like to use the Nascan mutsu hooks. not sure on there size ratings (varies between brands) but we up sized on that trip due to the constant Hiwihiwi's swallowing hooks. Approx 6/0- 7/0 size.
we walked two km north of gap but you can go as far as you want. There is another gap 4km south with interesting channels and rips along the way, I will check that out next time.
Loved fishing there
Awesome looking spot bro
Worth a visit if you get the chance bro.
Cool vid mate!! Just moved to Pukekohe from west, will be doing plenty of exploring myself 👍
Good luck out there mate😎
awesome Vid bro
been fishing this beach for the last 7 hours, can't get a bite. but i cant cast for ish so thats probably the difference, might have to get the drone out there
Just went out there this morning. Man not the best morning for fishing. Maybe that just comes down to me being a rookie and less experience 😂
Nah it is hard work out there at the moment. Normally going off around this time of year but has been slow and a general lack of bait fish.
@@DarkmoonAnglerdo you have one piece of advice everyone should know when going surfcasting brother or like your favourite rigs to use stc
@@graemematamua4547 Not really one thing. Depends on location, conditions, and time of year. Personally I'm trying different things all the time. experience tells me a lot but also luck, patience, and a positive attitude helps. have done a few vids on some of the main rigs I use, but big difference from west to east coasts.
@@DarkmoonAngler appreciate you my guy👌🏼
have zoomed in on that gap many times on google maps . wicked bit of coastline over there
Just do it bro. Tick that box off. Pick the weather though...
It's an absolute pleasure to live 20 mins from here. I ride my quad there weekly.
awesome video man. really wanted to try that spot for a long time but never had the time. been hard lately fishing due to the heat of the summer. those were some good snappers you got. but did not expect to see so many kelpfish getting caught.
Was surprised to see so many of them too. Not strong swimmers and you know how big the swell can be out on that coast.
@@DarkmoonAngler oh totally. planning to show us how to use crabs for bait? haha would b cool to see you land some big spotted rigs there
Being a local for many years , I remember an old mate of mine told me that there are a few reefs of sandstone mixed with a bit of rock and mussel beds attached , building a reef straight out to sea . They must still be there , even after getting wrecked by massive storms that periodically come through . Cheers .
@@rickoliver2059 Interesting. Figured there were boulders out there but never got a snag so wouldn't have suspected a reef structure.
@@DarkmoonAngler Yea , I remember being snagged a couple of times and busted off , so there must be a few reefs out there . I can imagine there would be mussels growing on them also , as the mussel spat is prolific at the waters edge .
Nice mate. That was like a blast to the past. I lived nearby in Waiuku for years.
Had never been there. Waiuku looked like a good possie.
@@DarkmoonAngler Waiuku is the perfect launch pad for the west coast. Try driving out to Kariotahi at half out tide and go south down the beach til you hit the mouth of the Waikato River [about 5/6km, gd sand ].
@@DJmerv71 googled it. looks interesting.... might have to visit there one day.
Chur , great fishing to be had up that coastline alright , especially before Easter . Cochranes Gap is another great spot too , longer walk from the carpark though . Caught my best (18lbs ) snapper from Hamilton`s Gap , going on dusk , near full tide with an Easterly wind , sea was flat calm , in the right place at the right time , actually had to stop fishing that evening , would not have been able to carry anymore fish back to the car !! Cheers .
Wow! Thats a decent snapper for off the sand! definitely will be doing the walk south to Cochranes for a look.... and fish. Be looking to time it with easterlies or even a wet NE. Cheers for sharing mate👍
Blessed to live 20 mins away from here. But I can't catch a fish 😕
Nice spot but yeah its hard work on the coast. Have heard of some good snapper reports from there over Autumn from surfcasters so maybe next season....
@@DarkmoonAngler yeah I've seen some fatty snappers being pulled out on my walks and quad rides usually by the high tech fisherman. And I'm there at least once every week. What rig would you use there? Breakaway sinkers, what size? What size hook?
@@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82not overly experienced in that location, but I'd start with breakaways holding down a ledger rig. 4/0 circle hooks and 50cm squares off fresh grey eye mullet fillet or occy. Only advice I can give for around there would be low is more productive for snapper, combined with a change of light and stay close but clear of the structure. too many snags and too many Hiwhiwi. size of sinkers would depend on size of tidal flow... just have to experiment. braid would have advantages in less line drag there.
Really neat video. Such a unique style of fishing with a lot of adaptations for the Wild West. Some beautiful spots around there and you guys seemed to have landed some awesome fish. Must be rocky out there for the hiwihiwi because I don’t think they’re a sand dweller
The Hiwihiwi population was somewhat of a surprise. Didn't get a single snag but there may have been a little foul out there for them to shelter in. The channel at low provides shelter from the ocean swell, but at high tide in a big swell... the rocks we saw wouldn't provide much cover for them.
It's not rocky
Ohh thanks bro I always wondered were that was when fishing from whaitpu hahah
lol... me too until I finally just went there. Very different to north side. Worth a visit if you get the chance.
What reels do u use 🤔
Low to mid range reels for that kind of fishing. Due to the iron sand environment. Longcast spinning reels with reasonable line capacity probably best. I use a Shimano Aerlex 10000 and an old Penn Sargus, but also have a heavier Fin nor 10000 offshore for targeting heavier fish.
Another great vid! Loving your content. I have to ask - the rig your using is it the 90mile rig? What size hook do you use. Keep it brother!
I like to use the Nascan mutsu hooks. not sure on there size ratings (varies between brands) but we up sized on that trip due to the constant Hiwihiwi's swallowing hooks. Approx 6/0-
7/0 size.
Hiwihiwi madness haha
Is it a long walk
we walked two km north of gap but you can go as far as you want. There is another gap 4km south with interesting channels and rips along the way, I will check that out next time.
@@DarkmoonAngler is taking 4x4 good to go ther
@@mohammednisar4345 Yes but comes with warnings as you are cut off at high. Also need a beach driving permit now apparently...