Counties Sport Fishing Club Newsletter December 2024

Counties Sport Fishing Club

Newsletter December 2024

www.csfc.co.nz

Contents Cover Photo : Sam Kane with the first tagged marlin in club waters. In fact he tagged two on Christmas day.

Club Details

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Bits ‘n Bobs

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Counties Classic

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NZ Fishing App

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Counties Sportfishing Club Inc.

Nationals

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csfc@hotmail.co.nz

Nationals Apparel

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NZSFC Podcast

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Coastguard Old For New

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Diary

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Committee

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Leader Board

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Sponsors Grid

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0800 482 248 www.acslgroup.nz

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Next Meeting Wednesday 29th January Annual BBQ at the Green Shed Bring your own food and drink BBQ available to cook on All CSFC members and guests welcome.

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.

To join the club click HERE

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

UNTIES O C SPORT FISHING CLUB INC

Bits & Bobs Green shed update For now the green shed is still green, as the new roof was not able to be installed before Christmas. But we have had a new floor installed, huge thanks to Noodle Murdoch from APS Civil & Construction for getting this installed for us.

Road repairs on Te Toro Road These are now completed, so acces to the boat ramp is now back to normal with no diversion.

Something for the Newsletter?

We’re always looking for items to include, so if you have a fishing report, some photos, or just a good story to tell please drop me an email on kevin@nzsteele.com

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Glenn Torpey caught this 32.5kg kingfish in the harbour on boxing day, it was 128 cm long

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Sharks You have probably noticed a lot of excitement about sharks in the media recently, after a great white was spotted off Kawhia. But the presence of sharks off the West Coast and in harbours is not news. Definitely not to these two youngsters anyway. Brock had a friend, Alexander, visiting and took him shark fishing. They launched at Te Toro and within five minutes they hooked up close to the boat ramp. In a 13’ boat with 37kg line and 15kg of drag they got towed to Brooks Island before they managed to get a tail rope on the shark and then towed it back to the ramp to weigh. It weighed in at 165.8kg, quite a fish.

NZSFC Podcast

Previous Newsletters Newsletters, back to January 2018, are available online here. They have been uploaded in higher resolution then the old pdf versions were emailed out in, so the pictures especially should be better quality.

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NZ Fishing App

Make the free NZ Fishing Rules app your go-to guide — every time.

For the latest local rules and all you need to know, including bag limits, closures, restrictions, and marine biotoxin alerts, download the free NZ Fishing Rules app today.

Visit

fisheries.govt.nz/NZfishing-app

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Nationals Apparel Apparel - NZSFC NATIONALS 2025 Aquatek | S,M.L,XL,XXL,XXXL RRP $100 Club Member $80

CLUB LOGO

BOAT NAME

Marco Polo | S,M.L,XL,XXL,XXXL RRP $100 Club Member $75

Pricing is for affiliated club members only CLUB LOGO

BOAT NAME

All Shirt pricing includes printing of Club logo and Team name *Limited Availability ORDER AT CLUBS BEFORE 1 JAN 2025 & GET A $20 PELAGIC GIFT CARD T&C’s Apply

All orders must be received by your club by 19th January 2025 *Nothing on reverse

Triblend SS TEE | S,M.L,XL,XXL,XXXL RRP $70 Club Member $50

Premium LS TEE | S,M.L,XL,XXL,XXXL RRP $70 Club Member $60

BOAT NAME

BOAT NAME

CLUB LOGO

CLUB LOGO

Please place you order on Sporty when purchasing tickets Orders for apparel must be made before 19th Jan

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NZSFC Podcast

Click

HERE

to listen to the podcasts

Pod and Reel: The NZSFC Podcast Welcome to the Pod and Reel podcast, presented by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council, a national body with over 50 affiliated clubs across New Zealand, and over 37,000 members.

Since 1957, NZSFC has focussed on setting standards for responsible fishing practices, collating records, organising events like the Nationals, and supporting its affiliated fishing clubs. This podcast dives deep into the history, the people, and the clubs that make up our fishing community. We’ll explore the highs and lows of fishing and learn from mistakes made, striving to be better, safer, and smarter when we interact with the water. With 15,000 kilometres of coastline, New Zealand’s fishing history is rich with stories of the tussle between us and the sea.

Join us as we delve into these topics and more on the Pod and Reel podcast, your gateway to the world of all things fishing in New Zealand.

NORTH ISLAND November 2024

Sat 30 Nov

NORTH ISLAND

Old4New location

8am-11am

Coastguard Maketū, 2 Town Point Rd.

9am-2pm

Snells Beach Boat Ramp, Sunrise Boulevard.

1pm-4pm

Coastguard Whakatāne,1C Muriwai Dr.

December 2024

January 2025

Old4New location

VAN LOCATION SCHEDULE DEC 2024 FEB 2025

Sun 1 Dec

8am-1pm

Half Moon Bay Marina, 50 Argo Dr.

Mon 2 Dec

9am-3pm

Telfer Marine Rotorua, 236 Te Ngae Rd, Ngapuna.

Wed 4 Dec

9am-3pm

Masterton Old Town Hall, 22 Perry St.

Thu 5 Dec

9am-3pm

Waiheke Island Boating Club, Causeway Rd, Ostend.

Fri 6 Dec

10am-4pm

Hyundai Sports Centre Ōrākei, 10 Tamaki Dr, Okahu Bay.

Sat 7 Dec

9am-2pm

Māngere Bridge Boat Ramp, Cnr of Waterfront Rd & Coronation Rd.

Sun 8 Dec

9am-2pm

Countdown Carpark Helensville, 43 Commercial Rd.

Fri 13 Dec

12pm-5pm

Countdown Carpark Dargaville, Dargaville Plaza, Victoria St.

Sat 14 Dec

9am-2pm

Opononi Four Square, 29 State Hwy 12.

8am-11am

PAK'n Save Carpark Kaitāia, 111 North Rd.

1pm-4pm

Houhora Fishing Club, Far North Rd, Pukenui.

8am-11am

Mangōnui Mill Bay, 5 Silver Egg Rd.

1pm-4pm

Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club, 573 Whangaroa Rd.

Sun 15 Dec

Mon 16 Dec

Fri 20 Dec

8am-11am

The Village Green, 60 Marsden Rd, Paihia.

1pm-4pm

Cater Marine Ōpua, Unit 16 Baffin St.

8am-11am

Marsden Cove Rescue Centre, Marsden Cove Marina Boat Ramp

1pm-5pm

Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club, 2 Alamar Cres, Mangawhai Heads.

8am-11am

Skips Fish N Chips Whangaruru, 155 Oakura Road, Oakura Bay, Northland.

1pm-5pm

Coastguard Tutukaka, Marine Rd, Whangārei.

Sat 21 Dec

Sun 22 Dec

Thu 2 Jan

9am-3pm

Coromandel Keltic Fair.

Fri 3 Jan

9am-3pm

Bowentown Boating & Fishing Club, Pio Rd, Waihi Beach.

Sat 4 Jan

9am-4pm

Sulphur Point Boat Ramp Tauranga, 42 Cross Rd.

Sun 5 Jan

9am-3pm

Coastguard Ōpōtiki, 1 Wharf St.

Fri 10 Jan

9am-2pm

Boat City Wellington, 10 Old State Highway 1, Paraparaumu.

9am-2pm

K'aute Pasifika, 100 Seddon Rd, Frankton.

9am-2pm

Coastguard Wellington, 461 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai.

8am-12pm

Mana Marine - Mana Cruising Club, 5 Pascoe Avenue, Paremata, Porirua.

Sat 11 Jan

Sun 12 Jan

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Old4New location

10am-4pm Coastguard Raglan, 92 Wallis St. 1pm-5pm

Thu 16 Jan

Fri 17 Jan

Sat 18 Jan

Sun 19 Jan Thu 23 Jan Fri 24 Jan

Sat 25 Jan

Seaview Marina Boat Ramp, Petone Esplande near the Petone Settlers Museum.

12pm-5pm Coastguard Education, 165 Westhaven Dr, Auckland.

2pm-6pm

Hawkes Bay Sports Fishing Club, Nelson Quay, Ahuriri.

9am-2pm

Maraetai Beach Boating Club, 188 Maraetai Dr.

10am-3pm New World Wairoa, 51 Queen St. 9am-2pm

Te Atatū Boating Club, 32 Bridge Ave, Te Atatū South.

9am-2pm

Mahia Boating and Fishing Club, 1 Pohutukawa Dr.

9am-1pm

Kawakawa Bay Boat Ramp, Kawakawa Bay Coast Rd.

9am-2pm

Gisborne Tatapouri Sports & Fishing Club, 54 Esplande, Inner Kaiti.

11am-4pm

The Square, Palmerston North, Opposite i-Site.

10am-3pm

Coastguard North Shore, 10-12 Beach Front Lane, Browns Bay.

11am-4pm

Coastguard Whanganui, 7 Wharf St.

9am-2pm

Orewa Boat Ramp, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway.

12pm-4pm New World Tūrangi, 19 Ohuanga Rd. 8am-1pm

Kinloch Marina, 23 Mata Place, Kinloch, Taupō.

9am-2pm

Pukekohe Town Square, Cnr of Hall St & King St (outside BNZ bank).

8am-11am Whangamatā Boat Ramp, Beach Rd. Sat 28 DecBring along your old lifejackets to 1pm-5pm Mercury Bay Marine Whitianga, 14 Moewai Rd.

Sun 26 Jan

Sun 29 Dec

Mon 27 Jan 9am-3pm

Coastguard Rotorua Lakes, 1 Mataiawhea St, Ohinemutu.

February 2025

Old4New location

save $30 on a new Hutchwilco lifejacket.

9am-3pm Pauanui Supervalue Store, Jubilee Dr.

Mon 30 Dec 9am-1pm

PAK'n Save Thames, 100 Mary St.

This schedule is subject to changes and will be updated on our website and social media channels.

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Sat 1 Feb

2pm-6pm

Mokau Fishing Club, State Highway 3, Mokau.

Sun 2 Feb

9am-2pm

Coastguard Taranaki, 47 Ocean View Parade.

Diary Be sure to put these events in your diary or phone

Club Meeting -annual BBQ at green shed

29th January 2025

Marlin Money

6th, 8th or 9th February 2025

Nationals

15th - 22nd February 2025

Counties Classic

28th Feb, 1st ,2nd March 2025

Fish N’ Chicks

8th March 2025

Club Meeting

26th March 2025

Youth Nationals

12th - 27th April 2025

Family Day

27th April 2025

Club Meeting

28th May 2025

Grunter Hunter

15th June 2025

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Committee Position President Secretary Treasurer Vice President Committee

Name Matthew Douglas Barbara Prescott Nick King Stephen Harper Bob Hilton Mike Oldfield Patrick Egan Shane Johnston Bruce Sloane Phil Nicklin Nick Murdoch Social Media Polly Eyre Fish ‘n Chicks Claire Hull Newsletters Kevin Steele Head Weighmaster Stephen Watts Non Committee Weighmasters

NZFC Reps Merchandise

Scott Warrender Pete Sellers Sarah Parkinson Charlie Norton Michael Parker Colin Marriner Stephen Harper Darin Burns Alvin Pacey

Phone

Mobile 027 5757411 027 6938431 021 02887606 021 373334 027 4880563 020 41079843 021 2710533 027 4889073 027 4061581 027 2207775 02102696635 0210 527 604 027 2043151 021 2301917 021 0335145

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021 626076 0210 412 943 021 669944 021 1640300 021654741 0274523991 021 373334 027 2224538 021 544276

2356494

2356456

Email fishdougie@hotmail.com 15bjpre@gmail.com csfcoffice@gmail.com sharperuku@gmail.com Bob.hilton9@gmail.com biffnmell@gmail.com patrick@eganbricklayers.co.nz shanej@envirowater.co.nz bruzasloane@yahoo.co.nz philandces@gmail.com Nick@apscivil.co.nz maizienz@hotmail.com clairehull1316@gmail.com kevin@nzsteele.com teressawatts@slingshot.co.nz

phsellers@outlook.com Sparks.s@xtra.co.nz

sharperuku@gmail.com Darin.laura@hotmail.com allynpace@hotmail.com

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Leader Board

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Leader Board

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 Clint Hunt 021 08097284 Scott Warrender 021 626076 Pete Sellers 0210 412 943 Sarah Parkinson 021 669944

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