b'Photo FlashbackIn early August 2024, editor Matt Hewetson went surfcasting on Ripiro Beach off the west coast of Northland.The conditions were calm, and gurnard moved in closer to the beach with several good fish up to 50cm landed on the Tica surfcasters for Brian Snooks and Matt.One of the best fish to pan fry, they were a welcome change over the usual catch of snapper.PHOTO BY: CRAIG "TUBBA" CLEMENT /FISHINGINGODZONE61'