b'Species Profile GurnardI have gutted gurnard after catching them when surfcasting off Ripiro Beach and was surprised to see them full with baby flounder inside, which must be a favourite food along with small paddle crabs.Below are a several good fishing methods and tips to help you land more carrots.HOOKEnsure you use a circle or recurve hook as they have tough mouths and you dont need to strike on bites, just let the hook set by itself.Best sizes are 4/06/0.LEDGER RIGSWhen surfcasting or fishing in boats, a ledger rig using the recurve hook is a good option to fish with.This will work on snapper, trevally, and gurnard.Tie the rigs using 30 or 40lb leader, just in case a big snapper hits your bait."They can live for 15-16 years and grow up to 50-55cm in length.Being a bottom dweller, they typically prefer sandy bottoms where they prey on crabs, baby flounder Use recurve hooks on ledger rigs withand shellfish."juicy baits like tuna or fresh kahawai.46FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'