b'FeatureThe early morning start brings a stunning crimson sky while setting up the Powerplay 222.W e all know thatspend which is especiallygood snapper then you need to head Kiwis loveimportant for local businesses. west!I have stated often in articles hitting theFishing and boating are one of theover the past few years that the beach overmain reasons Kiwis are drawn tosnapper stocks on the west coast the summerthese locations and so the snapperoff my hometown of Dargaville and planningstocks tend to get harassed and within Northland, are currently the those campingall the increased noise pollution,best Ive seen in my lifetime.trips awaythe fishing can often be slow. Surfcasting here along Godzones with the boat, kayaks or jet ski isSurfcasting can be even morelongest beachRipiro, which high on the agenda.On the eastchallenging for anglers stayingstretches for 107km down to coast, the popular spots such ason the east coast during thethe Pouto Peninsula and into the Bay of Plenty, Coromandelpeak holiday periods, it is bestthe massive Kaipara harbour.and Northland enjoy a massiveto fish early or even into theThis remote and lonely beach influx of holiday makers whodark to have better success. is one of my favourite places all welcomed by many smallHowever, if like me you want toto fish and I recently returned communities for their summertimeenjoy a few days away and hookin mid-January for a trip.20FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'