Auckland, New Zealand, is known as the “City of Sails” because it has the highest per capita rate of boat ownership in the world, several picturesque marinas and a well-developed competitive sailing culture. Boats aren’t the only objects that sail on the waters around Auckland, however. The sport of kite fishing continues to grow and can be the sort of activity that you would never try (or never could try) unless you were on holiday.
Time Unlimited Tours offers kite fishing outings for the tourist or local who wants to combine several fun activities at once: sightseeing in the Auckland area, walking on a beautiful beach and fishing with kites. Sound bizarre? It actually makes a lot of sense when you consider that scores of fish swim in an area that is not too close to shore but not in distant deep waters, either. Getting to those prized fish is the key, and kites make it possible. And they can even pick you up and drop you off if you are staying nearby (if you’re in a more outer lying suburb, buses, taxis or a hire car from Omega Car Hire NZ might be required).
The next time that you go to the beach and watch fishermen at work, take a look at what they catch. Most of the fish that swim near the shore (in and around swimmers) are small in size and often not of the most delectable varieties. Through the use of kites, your fishing line can be dragged far beyond the swimmers and into waters full of Snapper, Gurnard, Kahawai, Trevally, John Dory and even Kingfish. You won’t catch those with your humble pole while you stand on the shore. Even your strongest casts will not take your hook far enough out.
Kites make it easy for your baited hook to be dropped where larger and tastier fish swim. You get to keep what you catch on these tours, too, a nice bonus. Kite fishing combines a couple of activities that you might have enjoyed as a kid—flying a kite and fishing. You’ll enjoy those two pastimes as an adult, too, especially when those kites are bringing in that night’s meal. You can take your kids along, but remind them that fishing will not always be so easy!
If the day that you go on your tour is not too windy, don’t worry. Different kites can be used for varying conditions, although it will be harder to get your line out a great distance if there is not much breeze, a rarity in Auckland. Kite fishing is a true art, as your guides do their best to keep the kites aloft while your line is in the water. Kites that crash can be difficult to reel in as they get wet, and choppy waters increase the effort needed to reel them in. Once the water dries on a retrieved kite, it must be cleaned thoroughly to remove any deposits that would weigh it down for the next flight.
Kite fishing tours have been created and developed more in Auckland than just about anywhere. It’s one of many outdoor activities that the very active Kiwi culture offers.
The article was written by Omega Rental Cars Auckland. They run one of the largest networks of rental cars in New Zealand.
