Bands of rain crossing through the day, with a whisper of wind from the SSE and a rising glass. The fish at Wairaomoana (Wairau Arm) are likely to sit near shallow cover and weed edges. The best of it runs the day. Push the good hours hard and rest through the dead ones. Early-season fish sit where winter loosens first.
The bites are excellent now
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The bites are excellent now
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Evening
Best bite time
Best bite time
Best bite time
Best bite time
Best bite time
Best bite time
Best bite time
