Counties Sport Fishing Club
Newsletter April 2020
Contents Club Details
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Bits ‘n Bobs
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Fish N’ Chicks 2020
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Free Charts
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Cover Photo : No boats on the harbour this month.
Counties Sportfishing Club Inc. P.O Box 83, Waiuku 2123 csfc@hotmail.co.nz
Online Fishing Challenge
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Inflatable Life-Jackets
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Kai Ika
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Committee
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Boat Check Form
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Leader Board
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Obviously no fishing going on this month so there will be no fishing reports of photos of catches in this newsletter. But being stuck at home is an ideal chance to catch up on some maintenance and to make sure all your gear is in tip top condition for when we can get out fishing again. So some tips for maintenance and an online fishing challenge to keep you occupied in this newsletter, and a look back to better times with some more photos from last months Fish N’ Chicks competition. While most of our members are stuck at home, quite a few are involved in essential work. A big shout-out to anyone still working to keep all the essential services running, you are doing a great job for us all. We hope everyone keeps safe and well, and look forward to seeing you all back fishing once it is safe to do so.
Counties Sport Fishing Club We are a family friendly West coast club based in Waiuku, just south of Auckland. With around 1000 members, trailer boats make up the majority of our fleet. Celebrating fishing of all kinds, from the humble Gurnard to the mighty Broadbill. Club waters span from Raglan north head to Kaipara south head and include the Manukau harbour and Waikato river.
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New and Used Boats, Motors, Accessories, Servicing They have a reputation for good quality workmanship, honesty and reliability. The onsite technicians are experts in Mercury, Etech, Evinrude & Johnson servicing and repairs as well as Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda. They can also fit new or used outboard engines and do trailer repairs, springs, winches and rollers.
9 Crosbie Road Pukekohe 09 2389180 3
Bits & Bobs Previous Newsletters Newsletters, back to January 2018, are available online here. They have been uploaded in higher resolution than the old pdf versions were emailed out in, so the pictures especially should be better quality.
New Zealand Sports Fishing Council If you want to keep up with everything that is happening at the NZSFC their magazine, Hooked Up, is available online to read. You can find it here.
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Fish N’ Chicks There has been no actual fishing happening recently, so here are a few more photos from last months Fish N’ Chicks competition.
45 Manukau Road, Pukekohe 09 2370470
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Free Charts If you want to take a look at some maps or charts of New Zealand, to plan some future trips maybe, there is a great web site with free charts available. You can find it at www.wetmaps.co.nz. Here is an example of what you can find there.
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Online Fishing To help you while away your time stuck at home, as you can’t get out for an actual fish here is a little challenge to keep you occupied for a while. It’s a fishing competition, and like any other the idea is to catch the most fish. To catch a fish you need to identify where it is from. Each fish in the competition will have a piece of a web site in it. The web sites are from our major sponsors (those are the ones shown on page 2) and there will be a list of the web sites at the end of the fish pictures. These are the fish we will be fishing for.
Here is an example for you. You need to identify this fish and where it is from, a nice easy one just to show how this works.
For this one the answer is on the next page.
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I’m sure you all got that one, but in case anyone hasn’t worked it out the answer for that fish would be; Snapper, CSFC home page, top left. Of course, the rest might not be that easy. They might be at any angle, or even upside down. They could be from any page on our sponsors web sites, not necessarily the home page - so you will need to take a good look around the whole web site to find them. Answers in next months newsletter, good luck.
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CLUB MERCHANDISE all available to purchase on clubhub Hats / Washdown fobs / Flags Measuring mats / Competition entries 13
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All the images contained in the fish can be found somewhere on the following web pages. These are all club sponsors, so please remember them when you need something.
http://lscivil.co.nz/
http://www.allencomarine.co.nz/
https://www.newworld.co.nz/
https://www.evinrude.co.nz/
https://www.superfreight.co.nz/
https://www.castaways.co.nz/
http://www.fridgee.co.nz/
https://www.firstflex.co.nz/
https://www.countieslocksmiths.co.nz/
https://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/
http://82choseandfittings.co.nz/
http://www.countiesmarine.co.nz/
https://www.liquorland.co.nz/
https://www.shimanofishing.co.nz/
https://www.toyota.co.nz/Pukekohe-toyota/
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Inflatable Life-jackets Now is the ideal time to check any inflatable life-jackets that you have, so they are ready when we can get back onto the water.
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Feeding communities with previously under utilised Kai Moana. The Outboard Boating Club of Auckland, Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae and the Z Pier Charter Fleet at Westhaven Marina have teamed up with LegaSea to develop the Kai Ika Project. The Kai Ika project utilises fish heads, frames and offal which were previously going to waste. Since September 2016 previously discarded fish parts have been collected from the OBC by Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae whanau and redistributed to families and community groups in South Auckland who value these fish parts and enjoy their sweet flesh
Only 33% of the fish is consumed on average. In te reo, the head of the fish is called rangatira kai or ‘chiefly food’ and is considered a delicacy. Today the OBC members and the Z Pier charter fleet sort and process these previously unwanted fish parts. Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae whanau collect and distribute the heads and frames to an appreciative local community. The offal is used as fertiliser in the marae gardens where kumara is also grown for distribution. On average, only the fillets are consumed, which is just 33% of the fish. The remaining 67% of the fish, the heads, frames and offal are discarded. Currently, this prized rangatira kai is entering various waste streams or is dumped throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. It is clear our fisheries resources are not being utilised effectively. Our natural resources are not being treated with enough respect. Our Mission We spend an enormous amount of time and resources producing/harvesting food. Yet around one-third of the food produced does not end up being consumed. The majority of this ends up in landfills, where it breaks down without oxygen and releases harmful greenhouse gases like methane that contribute to global warming. It’s not just the food being wasted, we are throwing away all of the resources which were invested to produce it – oil, water, and labour are all being wasted. Our population continues to increase and our planet is fragile. We simply cannot afford to continue behaving like this. At the same time, a recent survey found one in six Kiwis ran out of money for food. We have one of the worst food poverty problems in the developed world. The Kai Ika Project aims to: Decrease waste going to landfill Minimise people’s impact on the marine environment Generate meaningful employment Increase social, economic and cultural benefits Encourage community participation Facilitate conservation Increase multi-industry / industrial ecosystem networks Educate Finally, as well as kaitiakitanga, this project promotes manaakitanga. It shows how a simple adjustment in our community’s behaviour is having a positive impact on many families as well as the environment – building unity through humility and generosity.
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Committee Position President Secretary Treasurer Vice President Committee
Name Matthew Douglas Barbara Prescott Nick King Clint Hunt Bob Hilton Michael Parker Patrick Egan Carey Walter Bruce Sloane Phil Nicklin Shane Johnston Alvin Pacey Mike Oldfield Bert Duncan Memberships Max Prescott Fish ‘n Chicks Claire Hull Newsletters Kevin Steele NZFC Reps Stephen Harper Darin Burns Head Weighmaster Stephen Watts Non Committee Scott Warrender Weighmasters Barry Warrender Sarah Parkinson Charlie Norton Radio Len and Helen Operators Martinson
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Email fishdougie@hotmail.com The.Prescotts@slingshot.co.nz csfcoffice@gmail.com clintonhunteng@gmail.com Bob.hilton9@gmail.com smudgethefisherman@gmail.com patrick@eganbricklayers.co.nz c_walter146@msn.com Bron.sloane@xtra.co.nz philandces@gmail.com shanej@envirowater.co.nz biff_mel@ps.gen.nz bertoduncan@gmail.com maxprescott@hotmail.co.nz underway11sc@gmail.com kevin@nzsteele.com sharperuku@gmail.com Darin.laura@hotmail.com teressawatts@slingshot.co.nz
Sparks.s@xtra.co.nz
Coun�es Sport Fishing Club Inc Boat Check and Informa�on Form
Boat Name:_______________________________________________ VHF Callsign (if any) ________________ Owner’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone number: Home: ______________________________ Mobile:___________________________________ Contact person: Name: _______________________________________Ph. No. ___________________________
Boat Make: _______________________________ Model: _______________________ Length: ______________ Colour: Above Waterline: _____________________ Below Waterline: __________________________________ Deck: _______________________ Cabin: _____________________ Cabin top: ___________________________ Any Iden�fying marks: _________________________________________________________________________ Construction : Wood
Fibreglass
Aluminium
Other : ___________________________________________
Radio(s) on boat: VHF ___ Handheld _____
Boat Trailer Registra�on: _____________________
Engine Make and Model: _________________________________ HP ____________ The following is the minimum equipment list required by CSFC for all boats fishing off the West Coast. This boat check form may be signed off by an independent (non-family) CSFC or committee member and posted to: Coun�es Sport Fishing Club, PO Box 83, Waiuku 2341. Remember, boats can be randomly checked by weighmasters when weighing in fish caught over the West Coast. VHF RADIO ----------------------
YES / NO
LIFE JACKETS (1 per person)--------YES / NO
ANCHOR & ROPE --------------------YES / NO
SEA ANCHOR ------------------------- YES / NO
COMPASS ----------------------------- YES / NO
BILGE PUMP or BAILER ------------YES / NO
TORCH (working condi�on) --------- YES / NO
TOOLKIT -------------------------------YES / NO
FIRST AID KIT ------------------------YES / NO EPIRB or FLARES --------------------
YES / NO
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ---------------
YES / NO
Expiry date ______________________ Checked Yes / No
Op�onal Equipment: GPS -------------------------------------- YES / NO Other ___________________________________________________________________
Declara�on: to be signed by the owner. I cer�fy that all items on the minimum equipment list will be carried on board at all �mes when fishing off the West Coast. Signed __________________________________________ Boat Safety check carried out by (Please pint clearly)______________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________
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Leader Board Category
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Smallfry (under 12 at end of season) Snapper Dearna Hull Kahawai Max Douglas Gurnard Dearna Hull Juniors Snapper Casey Hilton Kahawai Brock Johnston Kahawai (surfcasting) Gurnard Brock Johnston Kingfish Jack Naylor Carp Adult Snapper (from a boat) Steve Burnasconi Snapper (kite/torpedo) Stu Richie Snapper (surfcasting) Alex Scott Snapper length measure Steve Burnasconi Snapper from harbour Shaun Millar Snapper (Ladies) Helen Sellers Kahawai (from a boat) Rachel Lowe Kahawai (surfcasting) Leah Scott Trevally Alex Scott Kingfish Mitchell Hilton Kingfish length measure Mitchell Hilton Gurnard Ross Maber Puka/Bass Craig Hull John Dory brett Duncan Trout Rainbow Dion Watts Trout length measure Red Crayfish Matt Crawford Albacore Tuna Donna Margison Skipjack Tuna John Hatton Mahimahi Clinton Hunt Striped Marlin Shaun Thomson Striped Marlin tagged x 33 Blue Marlin Gary Pearce Black Marlin Broadbill Jack Laity Wahoo Yellowfin Tuna Matt Crawford
5.40 kg 0.61 kg 0.57 kg 8.14 kg 2.14 kg 0.85 kg 10.46 kg
10.41 kg 7.3 kg 6.12 kg 86 cm 4.12 kg 8.47 kg 3.00 kg 3.42 kg 4.12 kg 25.4 kg 128 cm 1.09 kg 31.36 kg 3.23 kg 1.62 kg 2.94 kg 8.59 kg 4.10 kg 18.1 kg 119.8 kg 271.0 kg 164 kg 37.40 kg
LENGTH RECORDS we need a clear photo of the fish on the approved measure, which are available for $25. The photo must be of the whole fish lying on its side with the mouth touching the head of the measure. We will need details of where it was caught and the name of the angler.
Weighmaster contacts Steve Watts 021 0335145 09235002 Scott Warrender 021 626076
Clint Hunt 021 08097284
Sarah Parkinson 021 669944
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DKM Fishing & Marine 235 2777 (shop hrs)