Josh88 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Hi all, Got back from our trip to the bay of islands on thursday night and it sure was a great trip, we achieved our goals of catching some good snapper and kings but unfortunately fell an agonising 1cm short of the metre king. We went out on 3 charters during the 6 days we were there all with the same guy, he was an awesome bloke and really knew what he was talking about, speaking to a lot of locals they all agreed he is the guy to go with as quite often the other boats can be a bit "all the gear no idea". Here are some pictures of our catches, I fished with my brother and step dad whilst there: He was good enough to even dive down for us and pick up a dozen of the best tasting crayfish you will ever have These were the biggest kings we got, they ranged between 95-99cm so we were more than happy. As i said it was a great trip and we're already planning to do it again this time next year. Cheers Josh Edited January 10, 2010 by Jewhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Awesome trip there mate it's a great part of the world what was the guides name as I have met a Bay guide here in Wellington that really knows his stuff both salt and fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Great trip Josh... you can't be too unhappy with missing the 1m king... looks like a great haul of fantastic fish. That cray looks like my kind of snack!! Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlvbw Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Nice work mate. Kiwi fishing is off the hook when you are with the right guys. I am heading over later in the year, can you let me know the name of the charter operator at the Bay of Islands? Also when you go back consider White Island, southwest of Auckland, appartently the kings there are ridiculous. Take it east mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno64 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Awesome trip Josh...no wonder you booked to go again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegroves68 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Some good fish there Josh. I loved the place too, its beautiful. That restaurant at the wharf in Paihia is cool too, some nice kings in the tank. Glad the charter you choose worked out ok. I went out on one dud one but the last one i told you about made up for it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil D Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 great trip mate, awsome kings, great lobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomo Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 hi Josh sounds like a great trip m8...was thinking of doing the same in the near future...any chance of pm details of the charter guy you used??? cheers tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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