...! Come aboard our Fishing charters in Auckland and experience the very best in fishing that New Zealand has to offer. Fishing Trips in Auckland We run fishing charters for Snapper and all year...

... Fish cruising about, and occasionally flying ker-thunk into the side of the boat as the do, lots of mackerel falling to the Sabikis, and then at last some cruising through the melee...

... of Hapuku, Bass, Bluenose, Trumpeter and . If there is a “wild West” of NZ fishing, it’d have to be the Ranfurly Rise. It was the exposed nature of the fishing area that had us worried...

... yet but sure to do so at some stage, hopefully sooner than later. Other than , smallish albacore and the odd mako there’s nothing even on the horizon at present. Best we dwell on what we do...

... enjoyed during the afternoons. have improved on average size with more of the fish we are accustomed to between 15-18 kilos and fewer 10-13 kilo models. While we didn’t eclipse 30 kilos...

... of Kahawai and it is only a short time away before the start to show. Often this time of year the first of the Snapper start to show up, and these fish are usually bigger, 5 - 10kg in size, so don’t...

... in the 10-12k category. Back closer to the island the quality of the hit a new high, if not numbers. A number (at least six) of kingis over 30 kilos were landed and all released after sling weighing...

... disappointing. Will this change? Undoubtedly! When? Probably very soon. Offshore Some interesting happenings out at the smokey isle, mainly centered around . Depending upon the day, this fishery can...

... results. With snapper all but finished spawning we can expect them to disperse somewhat but still be in good numbers well into winter – a pleasing prospect. Offshore The fishing, at least for ...

... and bottomfish! Trick is to get the kingis to the boat intact. Bronzies very prevalent on top of the bank (Horses Head, just happens to be the best of the kingi fishing wouldn’t you know...

... a lure for a kahawai or , perhaps try putting a live-bait down for a John Dory or simply enjoy the stunning surroundings and refuel yourself while watching for the inevitable return of fish...

..., and better. Tauranga angler Frank Treves scored a beauty at 32 ½ kilos one afternoon, his first ever! The next day Frank’s stepson went several steps further in establishing family hierarchy. West...

... and near-misses day after day. Recently a couple of the ‘club members’ caught in the 65cm to 75cm bracket on fly, off the shore, on 8 and 9-weight rods. These are quite astounding captures...

... species like ! Fish isn’t spelled S.N.A.P.P.E.R ., and necessity is the mother of invention...so with delicious species available like John Dory, mackerel, kahawai, gurnard, piper, ...

..., parrot fish, trevally, wrasse, terahiki, hapuka, golden snapper, cod, , stargazer(monkfish) and big snapper. The critical elements to success out here are: 1. Location 2. Tide/current flow...

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... hire - $50pp, food $50 Rockfishing Trips prices based on getting 3 + people 4hr trip Area - local South coast or Harbour (30 min drive). Target fish - snapper, , trevally, kahawai. Cost - $120pp...

... will stretch your angling skills on 1 and 2kg tackle. They’re also highly prized baits for larger fish, so very worthwhile targeting. , particularly smaller ‘rats’ up to just over a metre in length...

... lucky enough to land a 30lb in 90mtrs off baring head on Saturday the 15th of Oct. The next day we lost an estimated 50lber right at the boat. We've had two trumpeter and a John Dory at 5 mile...

... are anchoring or even slow drifting. A jack mackerel or small kahawai is candy for the that harass the bait-schools, big snapper and of course, John Dory, which are wonderful eating. Click here...