Hi Mike; I have been doing very much the same thing here in Tauranga Harbour.

Unfortunately the weather has been real grotty with near gale force winds and a lot nof rain putting a lot of Fresh water into the harbour. Then of course there is the Sea Lettuce. Spent and hour trying to fish but all I did was gardening removing weed from the fly.

Last week my fishing buddy landed a Rat Kingie of close to 12 pounds. It was a blast. My First Kingie is still out there waiting to give me a hard time. Hoping to get out in the boat soon ans see if any Kingies want to play.

Do you tie your own S/W Flies? Have Fun. Jax