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DEPART : 06:00am
WHERE: : Paihia
RETURN : 1300 or after
COST : $280 / passenger or
$1120 Sole charter
Board the boat at the crack of dawn, head out to catch a tank of livies then we power to the outer reefs of the Bay. The excitement builds as you put the tackle over the side and down to the zone where the kingis are hanging out. We drop jigs down to the level the kings are feeding and as you crank and lift, hold on, this is hard but extreme fun!
Hang on as the hoodlum bites and heads to the bottom to break you off. Now it's up to you as Capt Rob guides you through the best techniques. Good luck! Most fish are landed but some are just too bad arse! That's KINGFISHING!
SNAPPER
WHEN : 0700am
WHERE : Paihia, Russell or Opua
RETURN:1200 noon or after
COST : $150 / passenger min 7 or
sole charter at $1000
We leave the wharf then head out into the Bay of Islands to search the inshore reefs for the most sought after fish in NZ. Snapper school up in mass and breed in the Bay producing NZ's best snapper fisheries. Capt Rob likes to fish two techniques at the same time giving a chance of catching an awesome fish and still getting lots of action. Baits down, get ready as the bites are fast and furious with line peeling action. Snapper fishing bay of islands Style. When landed you can release your fish or bring it back for an incredible feed!
MARLIN
DAY TRIP
WHEN : 0700
WHERE : Paihia, Russell or Opua
RETURN : 1800
COSTS : $450 / passenger at 4 Max
or $1800 sole charter
Marlin arrive with the warm water in December and feed on large bait schools found in NZ waters. They hang around outside the Bay feeding on the large bait schools that gather off the Cape Brett area as the East Auckland current mixes with the fresh water enriched Bay of Islands tides. The Marlin gorge until the bait runs out or until the water cools down in May. Usually the latter!
COSTS FV MONTEREY
Three Kings $2400/day 5 days
Northland $2200/day 2 days plus
GUESTS 4 passengers max
Food $50/per/day
Depart Opua Marina or Houhoura
COSTS FV BUCKET LIST
Three Kings $6000/day 5 days
Northland $5500/day 2 days plus
GUESTS 8 passengers max
Food Supplied
Depart Opua Marina or Houhoura
We have the boat and the skill to give you and your friends a stay away fishing adventure of a life time.From 2 to 7 days aboard the MONTEREY or the BUCKET LIST will give you the opportunity to target multiple species and reach those hard to fish spots of the Northland coast.
Three Kings Islands are located at the top of New Zealand and hold the largest and most abundant fish stocks in the area. With Marlin and Kingfish species going world record in size and numbers this is the anglers haven and a must to visit for those brave and mad fishos.
Northland has a magnificent coast and allows you to chase fish as they feed on the bait schools bringing Marlin bites, Kingfish and snapper thrills and fantastic bays to relax after a long day on the water.The crew on board will look after your needs as they prepare favourite dishes sourced from local produce and the catch of the day.