Waihi Beach & Great Barrier

                                            

Whilst we were on the Barrier last weekend they were running a fishing competition "the Black Jug" where entrants put in $100.00 each and the person with the heaviest fish took the total prize money - in this case approx $3,500.00

The heaviest fish was 19.5kg snapper but there were also 15kg snapper unfortunately my phone camera shots do not show up that well so I can't show you the fish). The heaviest king fish was 15.5 kg caught on a 4kg baitrunner rod & reel by a young woman - amazing feat to bring in that fish.

I am sure the Barrier would give Mayor Island a run for it's money fish wise - something about the deep blue water.If you want to find out more about fishing at Waihi Beach www.waihibeachlodge.co.nz/activities.html