In the 20th century, the great north-west canal angler Benny Ashurst wrote that worms were not a popular bait with match anglers, having gone out of fashion. Izaak Walton wrote of worms back in 1653, "for you are to know that dead worm is but a dead bait, and like to catch nothing, compared to a lively, quick stirring worm". History of worms as a fishing baitĭame Juliana Berners writing in the first half of the 15th century listed worm as a bait to catch the following species salmon, trout, grayling, barbel, carp, chub, bream, tench, perch, roach, dace, bleak, ruffe, gudgeon, flounder and eel. Crayfish are also easy to find around rocky outlets.Ī number of marine reserves are located in our region’s waters where fishing is prohibited, so check before you head out or book a fishing charter where you don’t have to worry about navigating your way around.Īlso look out for annual fishing tournaments and social events hosted by Tauranga Sport Fishing Club while you’re in town.Get it right and chopped worm fishing can be a very successful method on our waterways. Giant kingfish are everywhere and in deeper waters you’ll find bluenose, hapuka, gemfish and bass. The latest electronic fish finders will help you hone in on snapper, kahawai, gurnard, terakihi, trevally and red snapper. ![]() Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced fisherman, there’s a lot to love – and catch! Our fishing grounds are superb, especially around offshore islands and reefs which are a short boat ride away.įishing charters are available – bring your own gear or let tour operators supply everything you need. ![]() ![]() You can fish just about anywhere in Te Moananui ā Toi ׀ Coastal Bay of Plenty – out at sea, in the harbour, rivers or estuaries, standing on a wharf or by casting your line straight off the beach.
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