b'Happy anglers who Feature recently stayed at Anglers Lodge with a solid catch of big fish.01 Western CoromandelT he western side of the Coromandel Peninuslua is a top spot to visit over winter.The drive alone is worth the trip up the winding, scenic road along the Firth of Thames and then through the countryside, past Coromandel town and onto the dusty metal road past Colville.The fishing for both land-based anglers and boaties is still considered good.ROCK FISHINGI have spent a lot of time fishing off the rocks up the top nearAnglers Lodge charter boat can take half day or full day charters.Port Jackson and Fletchers Bay.The western coastline offers a lot of fishing potential for keenspecies turn up in the colder waterunweighted baits (pilchards, fresh rock hoppers and winter is asuch as blue cod and big trevally. kahawai, or piper) is a good option.great time to getaway and huntMake sure you take plenty ofI would also take a heavier 24kg for big snapper and kingfish. berley to bring the fish in close tocombo to put out a live bait for The busy summer traffic has gone,your spot and wake them from theirthat kingfish which could appear at so you will often get to fish the bestcold-water slumber.A spin comboany time.A good long gaff is also rock spots on your own and otherwith 10-15kg is best for castinghandy to have within arms reach.30FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'