For successful jigging, the jigger needs to use a rod which is good for feeling a strike, and needs to stay in contact with the lure and get it to where the fish are. Most fish caught by jigs are on or near the bottom.
Fly from Australia to New Zealand aboard one of the airlines that service both countries, such as Air New Zealand, Quantas, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui and Virgin Australia.
To get the best deals and cheapest flights to Auckland book at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Easter, Christmas, New Years and January are the busiest times for travelling to Auckland so expect the price of flight tickets to reflect this.