Auckland upper harbour

The forums are very quiet

The Global FlyFisher forum has existed for almost as long as the site, and the oldest posts are more than 20 years old. Forums aren't what they used to be. Social media has taken over a lot of their roles, and the GFF form is very quiet ... to put it mildly.
We keep everything online for the sake of history, and preserve the posts for as long as possible, but as you will see, quite a few of them aren't in a good shape, but rely on old images hosted elsewhere, which are no longer available, odd codes from old systems and much more, which can't be shown in a decent way.
But the posts are here, and you can - if you insist - start new threads. But don't stay awake waiting for replies, because they are unfortunately few and far apart.
Martin

Fly fishing - Fish Better

Hi Guys, I have been fishing the meola reef, about 10 minutes from work in the afternoons when ever the tide is right and I can make the time.
The fishing this year has been hot, unlike the weather!
Here are a few pics
The spot
[img:977bcb2bcf]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Theholewithskytow…]
The fish
[img:977bcb2bcf]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Meolasnapper.jpg[…]
The reef is made up of volcanic rock, covered in mud and Oysters, it is very harsh on fly lines and a stripping basket is a must. The reef is under water at high tide and I often find smashed outboard props out there, not sure how this reef can catch the boaties unaware, it is dry at low water and is a well known landmark.
All the best.
Mike

Hi Rick they are Snapper, the legal limit per person per day in this area is 9 and the minimum size is 27cm. Most guys only take a few and my personal minimum size is 30cm, I do not think they are worth filleting if they are any smaller. They are the most popular recreational fishing target in the North Island and grow to 30lb+ but they are slow growing, the ones in the pic would probably be 4 or 5 years old.
All the best.
Mike

I got out again, this time for an early morning fish, here are a couple of pics.
Very early
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Meolasunrise.jpg[…]
The result
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/FridayMeolasnappe…]
I had organized to meet up with a young guy who had not caught a fish on salt water fly before, this is him with the result of his 3rd cast.
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Richfirstsnappero…]
Not a big one but they all count and he went on to get about another 4 so it was well worth an early start.
All the best.
Mike

Mike,

Thanks a bunch for the story and the pictures! We're just starting the season here, and cabin fever is running high. so a few fishing pics always soothes...

Martin

Hi Rick they are Snapper, the legal limit per person per day in this area is 9 and the minimum size is 27cm. Most guys only take a few and my personal minimum size is 30cm, I do not think they are worth filleting if they are any smaller. They are the most popular recreational fishing target in the North Island and grow to 30lb+ but they are slow growing, the ones in the pic would probably be 4 or 5 years old.
All the best.
Mike

I got out again, this time for an early morning fish, here are a couple of pics.
Very early
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Meolasunrise.jpg[…]
The result
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/FridayMeolasnappe…]
I had organized to meet up with a young guy who had not caught a fish on salt water fly before, this is him with the result of his 3rd cast.
[img:856a1ee85a]http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp79/mikethomasfly/Richfirstsnappero…]
Not a big one but they all count and he went on to get about another 4 so it was well worth an early start.
All the best.
Mike

Mike,

Thanks a bunch for the story and the pictures! We're just starting the season here, and cabin fever is running high. so a few fishing pics always soothes...

Martin

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