Fishing Reports

800 horses on the back of a 10m Rayglass to chase the dragon, then skill and patience to land prime kingfish on light tackle, Dean's smile says it all! It’s been a cracking few weeks for kingfish. Workups have been fast-paced and widespread — often without dolphins, which explains why snapper numbers under the gannets haven’t been as thick as expected. Out by the Barriers and across the Gulf, anglers have enjoyed “now you see them, now you don’t” kingfish action, chasing tai

One day a hero, the next – zero? Such is the typical fishing experience for many right now. Hope springs eternal, and never more aptly...

Current Conditions & Hotspots • Inner Gulf Snapper: Schooling snapper are active around northern Waiheke and into the Firth of Thames....

There’s nothing quite like checking past patterns to help predict future catches. With many years of Espresso Reports under our belts,...

Full Moon Frenzy—And What a Frenzy It’s Been! Winter long-lining, a great way to enjoy our backyard fishing paradise. The lead-up to this...

There’s nothing quite like a personal play-day out on the water, and this time, it was with my son a professional golfer—a perfect chance...

Know when to answer the call to go fishing, and when to ignore it! Deciding on our day out fishing weather wise – wind speed is only one...

Feel that cool change? So do the fish, how good, very good! Kingfish, fighting fit and all over the place! Nature’s momentum never stops...

Spellbound, March's full blood moon. That big full blood moon worked its almost predictable magic, casting contrasting spells on much of...

Auckland's irresistible fishing! Baitfish to big fish, getting more bang for our buck with inshore fishing, such a good time to enjoy our...

Here's a Fast and Furious Espresso Report for you – a special update. Solid snapper on the bite - it's the perfect time to go get some!...

Stainless silver glints, anchovy saltwater fly assist, stunning and so effective! As the anchovies make their way closer to shorelines,...

The 1st Fishing School is a reality! Here it is, the details  created to help you, and your mates (let them know) get so much more from...

Baitfish buffets providing spectacular local feasts, and its kingfish time too! This week's Espresso Report brings exciting news for...

Insights and Upcoming Highlights Current Fishing Conditions in the Gulf Prime snapper time in the Hauraki Gulf is now as we leave spring...

Macro to Micro Soft Baits, an Espresso Pearl . Mouthwatering morsels – your soft baits, here’s a simple way you may not have thought of...

This past week has been pretty wintry again in terms of fishing the inner areas of the gulf and local harbours especially, slow in a...

New Zealand spring weather is a continual surprise, not just in terms of what the weather is today, more like what it will be in the next...

Your Espresso Report … but FIRST!   Embracing the ever-progressive nature of life, it’s thrilling to announce  www.FishingCoachPro.com...

The winds of change, every 4th year we get that extra day, 366 this year, leap year and a full moon thrown in – now that made for some...