b'SURFCASTING ROADIE Brian nailed a fat 50cm+ fish when changing to fresh kahawai.NEW 750HT COMING SOONSEE THE NEXT ISSUE FOR A FULL REVIEWMazda have expanded its ute range withcabin builds on the highly specifiedBIGTIDESthe addition of a class leading TakamiLimited grade which already includesThe fishing plan was to head down grade.The new 4WD BT-50 Takamiheated front seats, power adjustableRipiro Beach on Saturday afternoon brings a strong, sporty aesthetic withdrivers seat and 8-speaker audio systemto fish off Pouto on North Kaipara impressive equipment levels and dispelsand adds a combination khaki colouredand benefit from the massive tide the myth that utes cannot combineleather and black synthetic suede interiormovement as it was two days out from performance with class-leading ride andtrim and seating. the full moon.Fishing at low here comfort.It still delivers the performanceWe left Mt Wellington for Baylys Beach,on such big tides means you can get expected of a ute but does so with theand I noted the odometer was 347km anda good cast way out into the deeper comfort and features found in Mazdaswe had a full tank with over 800km range.channel that drops out around 100-current SUV and car range. On the 2-hour+ drive up, the 3.0L diesel120m off the beach.After unloading the Triton and repackingengine was responsive and effortlessGood mate and local Brian Snooks into the Takami, the boys all thought itwith its 6-speed transmission, while thewas eager to join up and come fishing was very cool with the cabin build a stepride is excellent.The road from Aucklandafter our early spring success and the up for most utes. The Takami is positionedto Northlands west coast is one of thereports from other fishos was that the above the already luxuriously appointedworst going and the utes suspension isbigger snapper were about in good BT-50 Limited grade.The higher specup there as the best Ive driven. numbers and in roe ready for spawning.12FISHING IN GODZONE NOV/DEC 2022'