b'FeatureCheck the weather and moon phases and do some research on Google Earth to identify kelp beds with drop offs before setting up for the day.What may change my mind ishelp the bait drift more naturallyslowly nestle into the rocky crevices.if there is little current to helpand reduce the suspicion factor forIf there are no bites after a few broadcast the berley and drawfish swimming around your line. minutes, draw the bait in slowly so it fish to my spot. If I can see thatraises off the bottom and becomes a spot has the proper factors e.g.FRESH BAIT more visible. Continue the process of its not too shallow, there is kelpIf you have baitfish in the berleysit-sink-retrieve a couple of feet at a and some current then I usuallytrail then trying some freshlytime until the bait is back at your feet.stay in those places because itcaught mackerel, piper or kahawaiWhen things are slow is just a matter of time beforecan also give you an extra inch ofexperimentation can be key. Taking a fish or two comes along. help that entices the shy fish thatmultiple rods can be worth the If I have been catching even smallmay be mooching but not biting. effort. If you are fishing over soft fish there or there is fishy activity,It can be tempting to stick the rodground and sinkers arent going to it usually is just a matter of whenin a holder or rock crevice and stopget snagged, a longer rod cast out and not if.If there are fishy signsfocusing on bites after 3-4 hoursas far as possible and a shorter rod (splashing/baitfish in berley) but theof trying, but staying alert is key tocast in closer is a good strategy. fish are small or it is difficult to hookmaximising your chances when theHaving different baits on each them, then try changing down to aopportunity comes along. It just takesis also a good plan or using two lighter line. I have gone down to 6kgone good fish to bite and get hookedhooks with different baits may help leader, and it has made the differencewhen youre actively fishing andidentify what the favoured food is.to getting bites and catching fish.focused. Dont let your bait sit andIf you are fishing off the rocks Even using a lighter mainline canbury itself in the kelp or the line willwith unweighted baits, there will 36FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'