kahawai still around at the mouth, but have been wondering if they go into a different feeding mode once whitebait have gone, not hitting the lures te same way? am currently am on a 6 and 0 loss streak and cant seem to do anythink to keep them on the hook. any tips for upping the return ratio? am using a 20lb braid egg beater and 8′ salmon rod
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Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)