b'Conditions were a bit average asThe writer bagged a 62cm the 2m swell from the day beforefish on his favoured 7 was slowly dropping out to aroundBombshell which is a proven 1.4m and the tide had just turned atcolour at the graveyard.8:45am when we had first arrived.We had to constantly move back to our marks and try and get onto the spots to hook a fish before the boat quickly drifted away.As the tide sucked out fast, the sea conditions started to improve markedly, and we started to pick up more fish with both boats landing several good fish in the 60-70cm range.GOOD IN SHALLOWSTim had taken the boat in close just off the beach and picked up several nice fish on the 5 Neon Pearl Jerk and 4.5 Lumo Candy Imposter using 5/8th VMR jig heads.This is a good tactic as it is where I often surfcast and there is a sharp drop off where we get our baits over and you can see all the baitfish and fish sign on the sounder when you drift in here.The current is also a lot better than when sitting out in the deeper channel, so you get more time on the drifts to work the lures back in about 5m to 15m.The Imposter resembles the JapaneseThe forecast was for an mantis shrimp found in the Kaipara. approaching front that evening and with dark clouds gathering around us just after midday.I checked with all that we should head back while the wind and conditions were down as we had caught and released plenty of nice fish over the morning, with several kept in the bin to take home.Back at the ramp and all the crew were amped about the adventure and fishing at the graveyard and they had all enjoyed the experience.They could see why it is best to go with someone who knows the area well, with its maritime history it pays to treat this stretch of water with respect. /FISHINGINGODZONE29'