A few good quality days on the sea of late have been great to get it out of the system until the next summer comes along and we can try and hit those big brutal kings on the flats. Although no kingies were willing to take our delicious looking flies (I thought) this time, there will be many more opportunities to come.The good news is that more than a few good sizes kahawai were more than willing to devour our flies as each strip strike saw another one tear off in the distance.
These fish are so underrated as a sport fish on light tackle that its not funny. To prove that they were little demons when it came to fly, young Nick from work came and gave it a go. He was yet to land anything on fly and had no idea how much fun he was in for. Geared up with an 8wt rod and a fairly fast sinking intermediate line, fly tied on and the hunting grounds ahead it was time to do battle. First cast saw good sized kahawai climbing over each other to smash his fleeing brown and white clouser pattern. Fish on and line rapidly depleting! After a couple of visits to the backing the prized first catch was landed. Several more such battles occurred over the course of the day with the odd snapper and jack mackerel joining in the fun.
The diversity of fish life in the ocean really does make for some exciting prospects as to what you may bring in. There are several species of fish in New Zealands inshore waters that offer great sport and aren't shy about taking a fly. So when the opportunity arises, grab it with both hands and have a go if you haven't already.
Unfortunately we dont get these little silver bullets in our waters but targeting them makes for a good excuse to go on holiday somewhere new! These guys certainly know how to have a good time wherever they go too. You may recognise them from the Backyard to Nowhere film (which is awesome!)
Peter & Rolf on Aitutaki from Kokkaffe Media on Vimeo.
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