What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Paihia for the first time?

At this time of the year, you have to expect that there will be a greater number of boats on the water during holiday time. Fishing is always going to be a hit and miss game. Sometimes they bite and sometimes they do not. Fewer boats probably mean that you may have more success. For me, the lack of fish did not detract from trawling around the beautiful coves and getting enjoyment from the trip as a whole.

Get an experienced captain and look to have a period of tide rising to get best chance of success.

Get out with Derek on Big Fish charters and have a go. You won't be disappointed!!!

Difficult time of year but still plenty of fish to catch if you put the time in