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Prospecting pans out – gold!

Jamie Halstead

STORY

but at least little wind to speak of. I briefly considered flagging it but decided to persevere and anchor over a nearby reef, try for some cod, and see what happened. Just about every bait we dropped was nailed on the way down, by adolescent kahawai.

Good fun but never going to be good enough to win a competition. Those baits that made it to the bottom were generally rewarded with cod of about 38cm but, again, not comp winners.

With the change of tide approaching, the sea had settled down so we headed out to a regular groper spot to try our luck. A few drifts across the area produced nothing of interest except a tug of war with a stubborn mollymawk who was determined to take my groper bait! We settled on half each.

Jamie tried a new spot and it came up trumps

The up-coming Renwick Arms Country Club fishing competition seemed like a good enough excuse to take my son Dan fishing for the

day, not that we need much of an excuse. The forecast for Saturday was looking pretty good, so entries were lodged and plans made.

Launching out of Waikawa Marina by 7.30am had us out at Cape Jackson by 8.15am, only to be met by a very sloppy, confused sea

Hand guns (pistols) in New Zealand

Brian Bishop

We have over 90 pistol clubs throughout New Zealand, all shooting a number of disciplines.

These range from the very precise ISSF Olympic and Commonwealth matches to the dramatic free running IPSC, which also includes a range of different styles of pistol. We then have Cowboy Action for those who want the full look, dressing in Western style and using the rigs of that era, that is, single action pistols/lever action, rifle, double barrel or two shot pump. There is also NRA Action, speed steel, and service that all use speed and set stages for each time we shoot. HMS for long range, black powders for those living in a bygone era, three gun and multi gun all being part of IPSC, that also use AR15s and semi shotguns. So, there is a style to suit most people, run by fellow shooters that are all very passionate about their chosen style of shooting.

Training is thorough and continues to form a strong part of what we do. Safety is paramount and at the forefront of every shooter’s

Heading back towards the cape, we passed over a small patch of rough ground I had marked on a previous trip but never fished. It was a bit deeper than my usual spot, so being armed with a Shimano 9000 electric reel, which I find ideal for prospecting deeper water, I decided to drop a bait to see if anybody was home.

After a few minutes the rod tip gave two distinctive nods, then nothing. After another few minutes I lifted the rod and got a definite reaction, fish on. Putting the reel in gear, the fish did not feel like a groper, just regular

Dan Halstead played a key part in landing this monster

steady nodding most of the way. I was fully expecting a large grey shark, the only other clue was the reel spool regularly stopping momentarily as the drag was exceeded. To Dan’s and my delight, a good size groper eventually broke the surface.

Dan was quick to grab the gaff and help haul the fish aboard. The groper went on to place first in the groper section of the competition at 19.45kg gutted.

We then resumed our mission of trying to get a decent cod. However the anchor winch chose this moment to jam the chain between the drum and body of the winch, which I couldn’t free so we went to plan C. Head back into the Sounds to try for a large spotty for Dan’s entry in the kids’ section. After a few average spotties, Dan put his

rod down and knelt on the boarding platform, plucking lobster krill out of the water by hand. While he was doing this, I picked up his rod, complete with a small 2 hook sabiki rig on it, dropped the rig to the bottom, where it promptly took off away from the boat. I gently tightened up on it expecting a large gurnard; it turned out to be a big kahawai. Then followed a long delicate fight, as I knew the hooks were pretty marginal for such a fish and it would be a competition contender. I eventually got it close enough for Dan to secure it with the net – the hook was all but straightened out. It went on to be second heaviest kahawai in the comp.

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New Zealand shooters have been very successful at international events, with a wide range of competitors travelling to all corners of the world, and most of this is self-funded. For those of us who have managed to make the New Zealand teams, the pride in wearing the silver fern is very strong and I would have to say is given very little recognition by the media and general public. I

have been fortunate to have represented New Zealand at three world shoots in my chosen style of IPSC and have met some outstanding world class shooters along the way.

Thanks to Daryl Crimp, over the next few months I will be doing a little writing to inform and entice the readers to come along and give this a go. It is fun, safe and very addictive.

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MALC’S

STORY

MARLIN

MAGIC Malcolm Halstead

Marlin fishing was described to me recently as 90 percent boredom and 10 percent adrenaline. I was about to find out just how true this was. In March, seven of us arrived in Waihau Bay, East Cape, having towed two boats from Christchurch; a mammoth two day journey into the unknown to chase marlin out of trailer boats.

Howard Lewis had the only experience, having caught two marlin some years ago in the far north. We were hosted by patrons of the Waihau Bay Sport Fishing Club, who are amongst the nicest people you could ever meet.

We hit the water full of anticipation and proceeded to troll some lures for the next six hours with no results. We did, however, experience new marine things, as we saw flying fish, sunfish, gannets, and one very large leatherback turtle, at least two metres long and a metre wide. He looked like something straight out of Jurassic Park!

past 30 or so hours. I said to Howard, jokingly, we had 50 minutes to make something happen. Five minutes later it happened. There was an explosion of water at one of the lures and the Shimano Tiagra 50 reel began to sing like only they can. It was action stations all round as reels were cleared and I fitted myself up with the gimbal belt, while the 37kg line was departing the scene at an alarming rate.

With the gear cleared, I backed the drag off enough to get the rod out of the rod holder and into the gimbal belt; if you ever get a chance to have a go at this while 10kg of drag is applied, then you will understand this is no easy task! Once in the gimbal, I upped the drag and began to work on the fish.

Mark Scaife fitted a harness to me to allow the reel to be hooked to it, which in turn took the pressure off my arms, while Patrick Morris did a stellar job keeping the

Malcolm in a stand up battle with the marlin

boat moving forward.

After 10 minutes, my mouth went suddenly dry like I was chewing on a wad of cotton wool, so, at my request, a drink bottle was produced and its contents emptied.

We later put this down to the adrenaline rush. Because it was a tag and release

Day two was more of the same apart from some brief excitement when a marlin appeared in the lures, only to turn away at the last minute.

Day three and still no luck. The whole 90 percent boredom thing was ringing true in my ears.

Day four was the last day of the Waihau Bay tag and release competition.

The competition finished at 3.00pm and at 2.10pm Howard and I were at the back of the boat watching the lures, just like we had for the

Mr Marlin... tagged and about to be released

competition, we were using heavy line and drag, which means the fish can be landed quickly and released in tiptop condition, ensuring survival.

Twenty minutes in and we had the trace in sight. Slowly but surely I worked the rod and reel. Mark got a hold of

the trace and under excellent instruction from Howard, I moved back from the gunwale and backed the drag off to about 5kg. You do this in case the fish makes another run and the trace man can’t hang on; as the pressure comes back on the line it won’t break. You can then up the drag and carry on the battle.

We didn’t have to do this, as Mark moved the marlin to the boat and Howard expertly tagged it. Yahoos all round as we moved into the release phase. During this time Patrick had moved from the helm and was videoing the whole procedure. The marlin was swimming strongly beside the boat and is a sight I will never forget.

Their colours and size are simply stunning and have to be seen to be believed. The final half metre was proving difficult as the power of the marlin, estimated to be about 120kg, was proving very

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difficult to move. Howard then stepped in to help Mark and they both began to lift the head. At this point, the trace broke at the hook and our magnificent striped marlin got to swim away unharmed.

I am unashamed to say there were high fives all round and even some man hugs as the emotions boiled over. We had experienced the 10 percent adrenaline and were well and truly hooked.

This achievement would not be possible without a great team and I was proud to have the guys beside me the whole time and all work together faultlessly to get a result. This was a catch of a lifetime for me and I could not be happier about letting it go, as the memory of that magnificent fish swimming away will stay with me far longer than a feed in the freezer.

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Terry was not amused Pete Connolly

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Pete Connolly with a horse of a snapper

I was sitting out in Tasman Bay with Terry Julian and I turned to him and said, “Well, we don’t seem to be having too much luck.”

“No, it’s not looking too good,” he replied.

Then I got a text from Marilyn asking if I’d caught tea yet. I texted back that I hadn’t and bang, the rod thumped over and I was in. The vicious head nods indicated snapper was to be on the menu and my next text elicited this response: “Hu, I’m your lucky charm…

All I have to do is text and you catch fish!”

Terry was not amused.

Terry’s rod sat stiffly and didn’t bat an eyelet!

“Y’know,” I said to Terry, “I’ve been dreaming a lot of the Old Man lately. His favourite bait was fresh barracouta.”

I went on to say that I had some barracouta on board, so I hooked a slab on my line and cast it well behind the boat. No sooner had a settled back into my reverie, and the line pulled and the reel protested loudly. I engaged the drag and felt the rod load up big time.

My go-to gear is Shimano SVX2 Energy Concept fitted with a Shimano STRADIC

4000 – a sweet combo. I was fishing 10lb braid with 40lb fluorocarbon trace and a single hook so the battle was a lengthy one. I had a horse snapper on the end and it took some coaxing to get under control on such light tackle, but what a hell of a lot of fun it was.

When it came up it was blowing bubbles, so I whacked it on the head and consigned it to the food chain on land. I had pulled it up from 30m so it was clearly suffering the effects of barotrauma and would not have survived being released. Releasing fish caught in deepwater, and that can mean 20m or more, can result in severe internal haemorrhaging and lead to a slow protracted death and consignment to the underwater food chain.

I believe it’s better to catch a feed and move on, rather than release a lot of fish to die on the bottom.

Anyway, this behemoth broached the surface and rolled over, completely blown. Terry gently pulled it close and netted it. What a thumper – 80cm and in prime condition at well over 20lb.

Terry rubbed his chin dryly, “Hmmmm, you tinny bugger

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“Enough of that hocus locus bullshit,” I said, “time you caught a fish.”

Well, poor Terry was not having a good day: he had three or four good hits where the rod thumped over, the reel squealed, line peeled – you know the drama – and he set the hook with a solid strike. But nothing stuck.

I had one of those days when I could do no wrong, catching snapper on whatever bait I laid my hand to. Then I hang my rod up. I had plenty for a feed.

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“Bet you can’t catch another one,” Terry challenged, putting fresh bait into action.

I put on a pillie, cast out the line, flicked over the bail arm, and… I was in!

Terry was not amused.

“Well at least I have my set line,” he said as we motored in the direction of the buoys.

And he did too. But I still outfished it five snapper to four. Needless to say, Terry was not amused.

A later autopsy revealed the cause of Terry’s earlier lost fish; the tip of his hook had bust clean off so wasn’t setting.

Terry… was really pissed!

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Joining the Smile Wide Club

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CLOTHING CHOICES –

KEEPING WARM AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN

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Summer has been and gone, and we are now well into autumn. Your summer kayak clothing may soon feel like it’s not doing a great job at keeping you warm. The good news is that there are many different garments out there that will allow you to paddle in comfort, even when the weather cools off. If you can keep yourself dry, you will find it much easier to stay warm.

pant leg making them hard to swim in. If you choose to wear dry pants, you need to be aware of this limitation. Most dry pants come with fabric socks, although some will use a latex cuff. The fabric socks are a much better choice. The latex cuffs needs to be tight to work, making them harder to take on and off, and you may find circulation to your feet is reduced making your feet feel colder.

When paddling a sit-on-top kayak, you are prone to getting wet, even if it’s just splash and drips from your paddle. To keep yourself dry, you can choose from several different items of clothing. Here are some options available for protecting the lower half of your body.

If you want the ultimate in warmth, comfort, and dryness, a dry suit is the way to go. A dry suit has latex ankle gaskets or fabric socks, latex wrists, and a latex neck. Regardless of where the water comes from, you will stay dry. The main issue with dry suits (other than the cost) is that you may find them too warm and not use them as often as you would like.

These are a garment for colder weather.

A pair of splash pants will keep water off your lower body, protecting you from paddle splash and any water that’s on your seat.

But, should you step into the water when launching your kayak, water will go straight up the legs of a pair of splash pants. A pair of splash pants can make a big difference to your comfort on the water, without having to spend too much.

Drypants are similar to splash pants, but they have latex ankle cuffs or fabric socks to keep water out and a waist closure that reduces the amount of water that gets through. These are a step up from splash pants, as you can walk in the water and your legs stay dry. Typically, the waist closure won’t keep all the water out, so if you go deeper than your waist, water will get into the pants. This can be a concern if you fall off your kayak. Water that gets in the waist will become trapped at the bottom of the

Regardless of the style of clothing you use, there are a few things that will make a big difference to how well it works. Firstly, the fabric needs to reasonably durable.

Lightweight fabrics will not necessarily be fully waterproof when you sit down. The weight that’s transferred onto your seat can cause enough pressure to force water through the fabric.

Secondly, the garment needs to be seam sealed. The stitching at the seams allows water to pass through to the inside of the fabric. To be waterproof, a garment needs to be seam sealed.

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Peter Eggers is a keen hunter and fisherman, very keen; passionate would be an understatement. His story probably rings true, at least in part, for many who dream of catching that once in a lifetime whopper but find that winning Lotto is more likely. Peter, not one to give up easily, thrashed the waters of Tasman Bay for forty years in the hope of landing a 20lb snapper but all was in vain.

Until the first of March when his luck turned with the tide. Steaming out into Tasman Bay with his BBF Terry Julian, the two commenced fishing but with little reward.

In fact, it looked as though another year was going to slip by when, at 10.30am, Peter’s rod doubled over and the reel sang. Galvanised into action, Peter valiantly battled the big bruiser for a good ten minutes before they saw colour and this magnificent 23 pounder was coaxed to the boat and netted amidst a lot of high-fives and whooping.

Three days later, still doped on the euphoria of his achievement, the tinny beggar repeated the event with a mere toddler weighing in at 21lb! Needless to say, his smile was as wide as the fish.

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FIELD TEST:

Shimano Stella 2500HG FJ and 1000 FJ Charles Smith

First impressions opening the new Shimano Stella 2500HG FJ and 1000 FJ size was “WOW!”

Propulsion Line Management System: tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations to come up with this new spool that not only provides longer casting distances, but prevents wind-knots and backlash.

The styling is just breathtaking and the attention to detail is unrivalled; even the packaging was nicely presented, with matching reel case and a stealth black box.

These visual cues only highlight the superior workmanship, technology, and research that Shimano have done to produce this top-shelf reel. Shimano Stella: we are all familiar with their saltwater range that has dominated the saltwater fishing market for years now, placing itself at the pinnacle for strength, reliability, and technology that serious fishermen and woman look for. These freshwater models continue the Shimano Stella legacy, with new technology that benefits the freshwater angler immensely. So let’s look at the features that make this reel the elite for freshwater fishing.

Gear ratio: 6.0:1

Fishing with the Shimano Stella 2500HG FJ and 1000FJ Both reels were spooled with Shimano Kairiki X8 braid in 8lb and Ocea fluorocarbon.

Shimano Stella 2500HG FJ 2018 Weight: only 205 grams!

12+1 S A-RB ball bearings: shielded bearings from both sides to reduce grit, sand, and dirt getting inside the bearing assembly.

4kg of silky smooth drag: Shimano use felt drag washers that give a very progressive range of drag pressure and ultimately the smoothest performance.

X-Ship: improved gear durability to achieve perfect alignment, less resistance.

Silent Drive: the whole reel

has been made to the tightest tolerances to eliminate unneeded friction or noise in the internal gear system. This makes a massive difference when fishing ultralight lures.

Hagane Gear: not a single conventional machine cut, Shimano use 3D design, then formed by their innovative cold forging technology.

Micro Module Gear 2: state of the art design for the drive and pinion gear.

G-Free Body: moving the reel’s centre of gravity closer to the angler’s hand reduces fatigue and greatly enhances casting.

I tested out the Stella 1000 FJ first off down at my local braided river fishing for sea run trout on the lower braids and it was a pleasure to fish with. Now I know you will be thinking of course he’s going to say that, but I really do mean it and I’ll explain why. The technology that is incorporated onto this reel makes a huge difference.

Fishing for sea runners with soft plastics its all about feel. I was using a 1/24oz jig-head so fishing relatively light. Because of the features the Stella has on its spool, it was no problem to achieve amazing distance with such

a light payload and enable me to cover more water without adding weight and changing my presentation.

The Hagane gear and silent drive were amazing. It was clearly noticeable fishing my softy through the riffles and runs that the internal smoothness was unreal, keeping me fully connected to my lure at all times. That particular day I landed 9 sea run trout from 2–6lb and the Stella did noticeably improve my fishing.

The next test was down at the Mackenzie Country.

This fishery has some big fish underneath, which is a great proving ground for the Stella 2500HG FJ. Rolling artificial eggs and flies was my intended test for this reel, with some exciting fishing to be had that day.

The smoothness of these reels is amazing. It’s effortless but this is what improves the fishing. Using the Stella with such precise gearing and technology, my fishing experience was enhanced by

keeping me in contact and noticing the smaller subtle takes and bumps.

The hydro canals commonly carry trout from 5 to 20lb and have specimens exceeding 40lb, so having the silky smooth drag of the Stella was such a pleasure. We landed multiple rainbow trout in excess of 20lb: the best that day was 25lb on the Stella and boy what a great experience. I was quite heavy on some of these fish, as my intention, predominantly, is for catch and release, so having the power of the Stella was fantastic. The 2500 to me was so powerful yet so delightfully light and small in hand.

These reels to me are the be all for freshwater fishing.

Anglers who appreciate cutting edge technology, these have to be on your wish-list for the 2018 season, for ultralight finesse fishing.

Conventional trout spinning and also salmon river fishing, the Shimano Stella is the reel to have.

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Issue 151 9 As a requirement of the Food Safety Act and to ensure its lobsters are safe to eat, CRAMAC 5 established a Bio Toxin Plan with two key initiatives: monitoring and response. During the commercial fishing seasons, fishermen monitor along the coastline, liaise with other sectors, and alert MPI Marine Bio Security if a high level of toxin is detected. They in turn notify Councils and health Authority who set closures in place to protect the public. Larnce Wichman describes a recent…

like this arise, all can play a part, be the ‘eyes and ears’ and assist with filtering information. In this case, had they been our lobster, the quick thinking and rapid reaction would have mitigated the risk of someone becoming ill. In extreme cases, PSP toxin (Paralytic Shellfish Poison) can kill humans.

FRIGHT FOR LIFE –

LOBSTER SCARE On a Sunday evening in March, CRAMAC 5 received a call from the Top of the South Bio Security Coordinator Peter Lawless, who had been notified by MPI Bio Security personal of a Marine Bio Security alert due to an event occurring at Cape Campbell: many thousands of lobsters were supposedly washed up dead on the beach.

At the time, Peter was on his way to Kaikoura and managed to drop off a Bio Security sampling kit so samples could be gathered and sent across to Nelson for analysing. The first thing to spring to mind was how do we get a sample quickly (what really came to mind was, I am not driving my nice ute through the tide), as Marfell’s Beach and

Marine Bio Security is a huge issue in today’s uncertain world. If nasty marine pests come to our shores, they may seriously erode what we all treasure, and that is a good healthy abundant marine environment. Over the past three years we have not detected a bio toxin event but it could occur at any time, so constant observation is required.

Cape Campbell are both popular recreational fishing locations and very important commercial fishing grounds.

Fortunately, I know a nice recreational fisherman called Mark, who frequents Marfell’s Beach and knows a lot of the guys who fish the Cape, so I contacted him to see if he could make a few calls and do a bit of digging.

Yes, thousands of krill lay on the beach, with hundreds of birds feeding on them.

Mark rang another mate and confirmed the report.

Meanwhile, I’d rung a local farmer with the same results — krill stretched hundreds of metres along the beach, but they did look BIG for krill.

I was relieved to confirm they were not the jasus edwardsii (our lobster) and phoned MPI Marine Bio Security, who decided

against a sample, as krill do wash up on beaches. If anything, I thought it may have been a few hundred female moulted shells washed up with the swell, which has happened along the coast in the past. I found out later that they were actually a lobster called a Squat Lobster and there are over 900 varieties. They mass in dense aggregations and this time they got caught in a swell and ended up on a beach at Cape Campbell.

There are a few lessons learned from this experience: I am aware of the great effort

the Top of the South Marine Bio Security team are doing in keeping invasive species out of the Marlborough Sounds and along our coast. They conduct vessel inspections to make sure hulls are kept clean and do not carry these invasive species to other locations.

What CRAMAC 5 had never given thought to is invasive critters and how algae and bacteria can cause species to die and end up on beaches. The other lesson was, it is so important to have connections and use networks. When situations

CRAMAC 5 would sincerely like to thank all those who assisted MPI Marine Bio Security sort the Cape Campbell alert out.

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2. Fishing in a strong wind There are times when I go fishing where I hate the conditions. Strong, cold gusts of wind, for example, are a shocker to present soft plastics effectively, although, it is not impossible. If you are fishing with soft baits in the wind and struggling to keep in contact due to the wind making a bow in your line, and finding that the soft bait is reluctant to sink, try using heavier jig heads and keep your rod tip closer to the water. The heavier the jig head, the easier it will be to keep contact and stay in that kill zone for longer.

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without changing my lures at least a few times until I find what works best. Doing your homework on the venue before you go, ask local anglers for any tips, and checking online forums to find catch reports all help to land that big one!

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Many anglers don’t associate perch with fastmoving water, however, there are some wonderful fish lurking in those rivers and streams if you know where to look. The small tails and short stocky bodies of perch are more suited to the slack pieces of water, such as deep holes and backwaters, as well as taking cover under weed beds and submerged branches. Those areas, I always try to fish as light as I can get away with, and twitch a soft bait slowly, letting the current do most of the work, whilst remaining in contact with the lure at all times.

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LOWRANCE® ANNOUNCES SOFTWARE UPDATE

Running for sea run Daniel Crimp

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957 — announced the release of a new software update for HDS Carbon™, HDS Gen3, and Elite-Ti displays that includes sonar enhancements and improvements for C-MAP® charting.

At the heart of the release is FishReveal™, an exciting new sonar feature that makes fish easier to see on DownScan Imaging™.

The upgrade also includes significant enhancements to StructureScan® 3D and StructureScan HD; plus, a new, easy-to-interpret C-MAP navigation palette.

FishReveal Smart Target Viewing FishReveal is a massive leap forward in fish finding

technology that allows anglers to quickly and easily discover how fish orient themselves in and around cover and structure, with clearly defined fish arches. Unlike traditional CHIRP views that provide strong fish targets but lack refined structure detail, or DownScan Imaging that provides photo-like images of bottom and structure details but show fish targets as tiny dots; FishReveal™ smart target viewing blends the best data from both technologies, eliminating the need for split-screen viewing and interpretation.

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Colour delivers industryleading clarity and range, with near-photographic images to each side and below your boat. By making full use of the dynamic colour spectrum, SideScan, DownScan Imaging and StructureScan 3D can now produce richer images with greatly enhanced detail and better contrast. Just as the human eye compensates for varying degrees of darkness, High-Visibility Colour automatically enhances brightness in darker areas, while simultaneously preventing overexposure in brighter areas. This extends the visible range, making it possible to see what is in the shadows close to the boat or more than 100 feet away.

C-MAP Navigation Palette C-MAP charts just got a major upgrade in readability that is most apparent near shore, where the colours used for land, docks, anchorage areas, water, and channels are differentiated and contour lines are distinct. The new palette makes it easier to see where the boat is in relation to a channel, navaid, ledges and drop-offs, or a point of land.

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Daniel with a sea run destined for the pan, along with capers and lemon

The clock ticked over to nine and the sun was starting to set.

My buddy Daymon and I had been on the banks since five o’clock casting, with minimal breaks, and all we had to show for it was a handful of baby kahawai and some yellow eyed mullet.

Our arms and legs were aching but we had a feeling that our luck was about to change soon.

I had just gotten a text from Dad saying he was on his way to pick me up so we didn’t have much time left.

Lucky for us, that was when it happened.

Out of nowhere on the glass-like water we saw a humongous splash, and then another; all of a sudden there was an army of bow waves heading in all directions. We wasted no time in getting our soft baits out there. That was when we noticed a huge wave at the back of the pack making its way up stream.

Daymon and I both placed the lure just in front of the beast, it was just down to

who’s line it would pick.

The trout made a sharp turn and shot towards my bait. I flicked it along, giving the bait a nice natural action and it couldn’t hold back.

The fish launched at the lure, its mouth snapping at it but it was just off! Nevertheless, it didn’t quit; this boy was hungry. It lashed out at it a second time and this go was a bit more accurate...

It put my hooks to the test, leaping fully out of the water and taking off down the rapids. I had definitely hooked a solid fish.

The fight was coming to a close but it did not fail to entertain us with an acrobatic show.

Unfortunately for this fish, it was no match for me, and with a bit of help from Daymon, I had just pulled in a nice six pound sea run brown trout.

Dad was a bit surprised to see the size of the monster but was not complaining when I cooked it up with a nice lemon and caper sauce: mmmmmm, delicious.

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The

witching hour

A big fish send off Nige in Nelson

Kim Swan

Pesky pigs, have they no respect for the property of others?

They wander down off their hill of blackberry and broom and rocky outcrops then lounge in the sun beside the tarseal.

And when darkness falls they look right, then left, then right again before crossing the road into the Promised Land.

Damned dog, has he no respect for his human’s period of rest and recovery?

It appears not. Of the nine dogs residing there, he is the only one who does not understand the ‘No Hunting’ sign on the gate.

He is the one who frets about the intrusion. The one who sometimes goes AWOL after crossing the road and terrorising the sunbathers. The one who barks aggressively at night, tormented to distraction by the sound of porcine feasting.

The moon is full, the neighbourhood is at peace and sleeping. As the clock strikes one, the old woman who resides in the house alongside the dog kennels is transformed into a wicked witch.

“Bloody pig,” she mutters, “bloody dog.”

Enough is enough. She dons the nearest night gown, fastens it with a knife belt then goes to her locked cupboard and gathers her broomstick, oops, I mean boomstick.

Stepping out into the silvery silence, the old witch is quite the fashion statement.

Woolly hat, dressing gown, and gumboots. The gap between the latter two shows off her knobbly knees and hairy legs. There’s a spotlight in one gnarled hand, a .22 rifle in the other.

Into the truffière she drifts, light beam sweeping through the trees. Then onto the vineyard, seeking out grape-munching grunters. It appears the dog, bless him, has been barking at his own

moonlit shadow. The grass at the pig’s road-crossing is still heavy with dew, no trotters have disturbed it. The grapes have not hosted a toga-party.

The wild apple tree has fruit at its feet, the wild plums are strewn through the long grass untouched.

Bucko slumps, then topples from his poplar. With a crash he plummets into a green trampoline which is supported by long-dead broom bushes. Vine upon vine of old man’s beard swallows him whole but does not spit him out.

Home then, gumboots slapping the back of those white legs but wait, what was that noise?

Bugger, the old witch has to scramble and dangle amidst the tangle to retrieve her kill.

She has broom sticks now.

Oh yes she does!

A buck possum chortles further down the road. In all his short life he’s never seen such a sight.

“Kaaark-kaark-kaaark,” he yells from his perch up in a poplar tree.

His grey fur camouflages him as he clasps the dull bark of the tree and his eyes do not reflect red on a night as bright as this but the old witch will sniff him out eventually. The spotlight beam pokes and prods all about till she sees the dark V of his brisket, then his pink nose.

A distant drone alerts her to another being. Soon enough headlights sweep down the valley. Very self-conscious of her hunting attire, the witch melts into the night and the lone male in the passing 4WD never sees her skulking in the shadows. His tyre tracks are still warm on the tarseal as she re-emerges and finds a safe vantage point to shoot from.

Light in one hand, .22 rifle in the other, she focuses the scope crosshairs on the throat of the unfortunate buck. A sharp crack spoils the silence of the sleeping neighbourhood but no one wakes nor stirs.

Sticks of broom down the front of her loose robe, broom sticks in her gumboots and in her hair.

Undeterred, she flails and cusses ‘till the lifeless possum is found and freed.

1.29am, time flies but the old witch does not. She walks the white centreline homeward, Bucko’s furry black tail in her hand, the claws of his front feet dragging – shhhk, shhk, shhk – along the hard surface of the road. Then on the front doorstep she plucks him whilst he is warm, handfuls of his soft fluff dropped into a bag. The boomstick is locked back in its secret cupboard. Smelly palms are scrubbed clean. Then she makes like the remainder of the neighbourhood and sleeps peacefully at last.

6.00am, time to rise and shine. Was the moonlit meander a dream? No definitely not. There are forest debris on the pillow and broken broom sticks in her boots. There’s possum fluff on the night gown too. There’s a bald and bedraggled buck on the doorstep and there are witch-prints in the dew.

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We decided to move along and re-position the line again, since it was only 10.30am.

Re-baited and dropped in again, it was back in towards Pepin Island where several boats were milling around.

There we caught several tarakihi around 27cm and another snapper around 30cm, but compared to our other monster, they were put back.

After a few drinks on Friday night with a friend and seeing the damage to Okiwi Bay on their Facebook page, it was decided to head out in the morning to Delaware Bay. I was up at 6.00am, loaded the boat, and when Janine (my friend) turned up at 7.00am, we were off to the boat ramp.

The sea was flat and my little Marlborough Rapier cruised nicely along at 30 knots with the 110hp Evinrude on it. We got up to Delaware Bay and decided to put the long line out. After baiting in up with a mixture of squid and pillies, it was in.

Later at the boat ramp while washing down, the guy next to us asked how well we had done. We did okay I said. He then went on to show us his snapper around 50cm… he was grinning

We then headed closer in to the island to see what was biting, but after an hour and only getting the dreaded spotty, it was decided to move on and pull the long line in. As I started to wind it in, I felt resistance. It seemed like ages to wind in and on the fourth to last hook I could see colour on the next hook. As that hook got closer, it floated to the surface and we got our first look at the snapper attached.

Several cheers and high fives went out as we gaffed it onto the boat, as we couldn’t believe how big it was.

from ear to ear. I thought I’d let him have his moment and left ours in the bin.

Once we got home it was measured and weighed: 74cm and 16 pounds. Not bad for a day out fishing in Nelson. The big ones are still around.

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CAN YOU LIST THE SEVEN FIREARMS RULES WITH

YOUR EYES CLOSED?

Nikon Sports Optic a winner

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1. TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS LOADED • Check every firearm yourself.

• Pass or accept only an open or unloaded firearm.

2. ALWAYS POINT FIREARMS IN A SAFE DIRECTION • Loaded or unloaded, always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

3. LOAD A FIREARM ONLY WHEN READY TO FIRE • Load only the magazine after you reach your shooting area.

• Load the chamber only when ready to shoot.

• Completely unload before leaving the shooting area.

4. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET BEYOND ALL DOUBT • Movement, colour, sound and shape can all deceive you.

• Assume colour, shape, sound, and shape to be human until proven otherwise.

5. CHECK YOUR FIRING ZONE • THINK! What may happen if you miss your target? What might you hit between you and the target or beyond?

• Do not fire when you know others are in your firing zone.

6. STORE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SAFELY • When not in use, lock away the bolt, firearm and ammunition separately.

• Never leave firearms in a vehicle that is unattended.

7. AVOID ALCOHOL AND DRUGS WHEN HANDLING FIREARMS • Good judgement is the key to safe use of firearms.

of moisture and atmospheric residue. These are also waterproof to 3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes (more than enough time to take it diving – no don’t do this). Of course, having the angled eye piece allows comfort even when viewing for very long periods of time.

It also comes with a sliding sunshade to protect excessive glare and to keep rain drops from landing on the objective lens.

The Nikon Prostaff field scopes are a fantastic spotter, not only value for money but, weather resistant, light weight, and suitable for use in low light conditions for prolonged periods of time. This ensures you get more time on the hill and also means you have the best opportunity to take that clear shot after identifying your target. The 60mm & 82mm objective lens transmits high levels of light, meaning clear and reliable images in even lower light (dawn and dusk)

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MEAT SOLUTIONS Part of the intrinsic pleasure of hunting is being able to provide for the table and guarantee the provenance of the food. Nothing is more satisfying than knowing where your food comes from, that it’s free range, organic, and killed cleanly by your own hand. Obviously the quality of the product plays a big part and also the ability to get the best from the various cuts of game. This is where Meat Solutions comes in and stands out.

Meat Solutions in Richmond is run by James Fairbrass, a butcher with 30 years experience, ably assisted by Amanda Day on smallgoods, Jayden Reed, apprentice and Andrew Nyberg as butcher-slaughterman-active hunter. With such a depth of experience, plus the hunting connection, Meat Solutions is the professional choice of the amateur hunter.

With the Roar front of mind with hunters, James has some advice for those wanting to turn their kill into ‘cuisine’.

“The big thing with rutting stags is to be meticulous

skinning that belly area and keep the meat as clean as possible – uncontaminated.

If you are unsure, bring the whole, gutted animal in and we’ll happily skin it for you.”

Contrary to urban myth, James says rutting stags are not inedible and, in fact, sixty percent of those handled carefully are okay to eat as steaks or meat.

“It really depends on how charged up they are,” says James. “We get the odd one that is very dark but even these are perfectly fine for small goods such as sausages, salamis, and bier-sticks.”

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Another key preparation rule with any game is to keep it clean and cool it straight away. To this end, Meat Solutions provides a 24/7 chiller service to hunters so they can get game chilled and protected any time of day or night; just ring James for the combination and he’ll talk you through the process.

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Optically Speaking – with Ant Corke

3. Robustness vs Weight

ENHANCE YOUR HUNTING WITH THE RIGHT OPTIC

Whether you own a great rifle, quality clothing, or fine optics, the weakest link in the chain can determine success or failure. For example, many years ago on a winter weekend hunt into the Tablelands, we walked from the Cobb Valley over Peel Ridge to Balloon Hut. The snow was knee high and concealed many creeks that we fell into, and having to climb out rifle in hand and with a heavy backpack, made for a slow, torturous slog.

You can imagine my dismay next morning when I found that my Weaver riflescope had fogged up. Regardless of warranty, it was little consolation that my hunting trip was ruined.

So, what do we look for in a quality optic? For me, robustness is very important in light of my aforementioned hunting disaster. Many optics claim to be waterproof, yet carry no testing standards, such as

2. Optical and mechanical performance vs Cost 4. Useful features, ergonomics etc.

5. Value for money.

These considerations are valid for optical and electrooptical systems alike, and can be classified as follows:

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the IP rating (International/ Ingress Protection Marking IEC60529), an example is IPx7, which allows total immersion in water. As well as waterproofing, the optic should have a strong body, capable of taking knocks without damage, or if a riflescope, losing point-ofimpact.

Optical performance is another important consideration. Since the introduction of computer aided optical design and production, even low priced Chinese made riflescopes can exhibit acceptable image quality, though lack robustness and engineering quality. On the other hand, a high quality optic is made with better glass, more accurate grinding and polishing, and multicoatings to all exterior and interior glass surfaces (Fully Multicoated). The net result is an optic with good edgeto-edge clarity, low image

distortion, minimum colour dispersion and light flaring, housed in a strong, durable body.

As with all optics, you base your own choice upon your own requirements. When I was seventeen, I studied optics during a three year photography course, which set me up for a career in photography. The technical aspects enabled me to make informed decisions when purchasing and using equipment, and importantly, knowing the limitation of any optical system. Bear in mind, any optic is a set of interacting compromises, which must be understood prior to purchasing.

Here are a few considerations to take into account when purchasing an optic to suit your requirements and budget: 1. Magnification vs Fieldof-view vs Low light performance

1. A daylight optic has an analogue resolution, and produces a virtual image that only becomes an actual image when it falls upon the retina.

2. An Image Intensifier Tube Night Vision optic is another analogue device, but forms an actual image in a viewfinder, the same as a camera.

3. Digital Night Vision and Thermal Imaging optics also forms an image in a viewfinder, the resolution being nominally determined by the imaging sensor.

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BIRTHDAY FISH FOLLOW UP Daryl Sykes – Chief Operating Officer – NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council

Readers will recall the story of the Birthday Fish, a tagged rock lobster reported by Southland lobster fisherman, Rewi Bull.

The journey of the tagged lobster from Otago to the Southland coastline prompted another two commercial lobster fishermen to rummage around in the wheelhouse and report back a few recaptures of their own.

Both were for lobsters originally tagged in Otago and recovered on the Fiordland coastline, one of them just south of Jacksons Bay. Those lobsters had been at liberty for five years and, if they followed the known migratory route, had covered over 700 kms during that time – and both had grown larger along the way, one with a 20 mm tail width increment. Of particular interest is that one tagged lobster was recaptured and re-released in Otago a year after being tagged, so only had four years to cover the distance to northern Fiordland via the eastern and southern coasts of Stewart Island.

The New Zealand rock lobster fisheries tag and release programme continues to throw up some remarkable insights to the biology and behaviour of lobsters, and readers are encouraged to report all tag recaptures – lobster@nzrocklobster.co.nz is your first point of contact please.

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Wild Outdoorsman now has two awesome, fun filled stores – The mega store in Hokitika and the second store in Greymouth. Both carry an impressive range of hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and outdoor equipment and accessories, as well as an extensive range of apparel – all the best brands at some amazing prices! New gear is expected in store soon and

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18 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

A late but lucky shot Hunting in the raw Dave McDonald

Dave Sorenson

I was after venison at South Kaipara Head and an icy cold wind from the south forced me to backtrack from the car and start my hunt near the bottom of the gully. I immediately put up a mob of deer that had been sunning themselves below the ridge with the last rays of the sun, but they caught my wind and were gone.

“I wish I had walked down the road another 100 yards before leaving it, damn!” I muttered out loud. moved forward slowly. The swampy river and flats were impossible to navigate; I was up to my knees in cold water and mud, so I climbed the bank and sidled high into a deep side creek.

250 yards away and 100m up from the flat, on my side of the River.

Once on the river flat, I turned and hunted upstream, into the icy misty rain sweeping down the valley. It was 4pm.

I zoomed the 6500 up to 15 power and took a rest. It was a deer’s head, just visible through a lot of manuka and scattered pines, I watched her for 15 minutes, but she did not move.

I stayed hidden most of the time, hunting the strip of bush on the left side of the river, venturing out now and again to glass and scope the river flats.

As I came over a rise I almost stood on her. The 130-grain Core-Lokt bullet had killed her instantly and she had slithered down into another gut. I dragged her up onto the small ridge and threw her onto my shoulders before cutting straight up through the bush. I emerged on a clear ridge that split into three; the right one led straight up to the car and by the time I got up there, it was pitch black and I was wet and exhausted. I chucked the deer in the back and put the heater on full!

If she stepped to the right or to the left, I would get a clear 300 yard shot between tall trees.

After half hour of this, I sneaked up to a clearing and my car came into view, right on the top of the ridge where I parked it at the head of the valley; a tiny white speck. I returned to the river again to check the flats on the other side – nothing!

Moving forward and up, I paused on an open ridge top.

I was scoping the left bushy bank when I saw something unusual in the bush, about

It was getting late and the cold was starting to bite, causing me to shiver.

Suddenly, she took a step up the bank, and stopped between two trees. I seized the moment and touched off.

“PeeeeeeeeshK’oooooooo --------------”Whump” It sounded like a hit, so I

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I questioned him further.

Q: Bare butt hunter, what gave you the idea of hunting in the raw?

BBH: I used to have a lot of success in South Westland — the chopper pilots reckoned I was the only clean shaven hunter they ever picked up.

Q: So? Well, I got to thinking

about this, added 1+1 together and came up with a pair. Not to appear cheeky, butt my face is not the whitest part of me so off went the gears and, it really works.

Q: So you came out of the closet?

BBH: No, I just keep my clothes in there, idiot.

Besides, they don’t wear out in there; I have got socks that go back to the Roar of ’62!

Q: Do you still shave in the hills?

BBH: Oh yes, that still works but Brazilians are better!

Q: Heck, any other advantages?

BBH: Yes, when it rains, you don’t have to dry anything —well not much.

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BBH: You have to walk erect, but not too erect, as that can be painful.

Q: Anything else?

BBH: Yes, do not bend too much as the shafts of sunlight scare the deer away.

Oh yes, and watch out for the dreaded bush lawyer, that creates a lot of difficulty.

Q. I can see where you are coming from.

BBH: Watch it or you’ll get a clip around the ear!

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BBH: They shoot whitetails down there!

Q. Of course. I’m starting to get the hang of this whole thing. It’s really tongue-incheek.

BBH: Watch it mate. About that clip around the ear…

Q: Sorry, I got a bit carried away. Butt, aren’t you worried about your image?

It’s not pretty.

BBH: Mate, hunting is not about pretty, it’s staunch, real staunch – mist, cold, wind, rain, snow, damp, hail, and pain. And a lot of four-letter words. Besides, fun isn’t even a four-letter word.

Q. Any last thoughts?

BBH: Yes, watch cold river crossings, mate. I tell you, after a deep crossing the roar can be very inadequate.

Enough said!

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The seasons have definitely changed. Daylight hours are shorter, the temperature has dropped and hunting season is in full swing.

Making sure all your gear is ready at a moment’s notice is paramount. On a Tuesday afternoon, I pulled my Tikka T3x out of the gun safe to familiarise myself with where and how it was shooting.

The bush was wet and light drizzle kept the air temperature down. The moisture allowed for quiet stalking and amplified the smell of the native forest.

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The river was still low enough to cross easily and provided quick opportunities to glass further up the valley.

I pulled the binoculars out and spied a herd of goats feeding on the edge of a gnarly looking slip. Keeping myself on the opposite side of the valley to the goats, I headed back into the bush to close the distance.

It didn’t take long before I found myself opposite the goats and with a clear view of the slip. At 220 yards it was the perfect test to see how true the rifle was shooting. Picking a good rest, I made myself comfortable and loaded a round into the chamber. The .270 echoed and the billy at the receiving

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end started its rapid decent.

Thankfully, the rifle remained reliable and accurate as ever.

As I ejected the empty case, movement caught my eye. Further along and slightly higher, a deer was grazing on a patch of new grass. I was quick to load another round but slowed my movements down when I realised the deer hadn’t been spooked by the previous shot. A yearling hind, totally ignorant to the situation.

The echo of the first shot had only just faded before the rifle spoke again. Falling from a higher distance, the deer was definitely

tenderised by the time it reached the bottom.

Being a relatively small animal, I made it into a backpack to carry out whole and hang in the Stoney Creek meat safe. Midweek hunting at its finest. Totally unplanned and the result was totally unexpected.

Taken to the local butcher the next morning before work, the end result was a freezer full of meat patties for friends and whanau.

As the fishing rods and spearguns take a step back, it was a brilliant way to open the account for my 2018 hunting season.

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ARE YOU READY TO ROAR? MOUNTAIN SAFETY COUNCIL First up, let’s talk about the weight you can’t take out of the pack. We mean you. Are you hill-fit? Really? If you’re ‘coming off the couch’ as they say, that’s fine – after all, summer was a cracker, mostly – you might have had one too many bacon butties or Big Macs; so what!

Right? You’re about to track and stalk a proud, fit, and extremely powerful animal through its favoured terrain, often for days. Heading out like Homer Simpson isn’t likely to go well for you, and could mean you take risks with your health, your group’s safety, and the kind of shots you take.

on the target. Undertaking some basic weight training prior will help reduce the risk of injury and prepare your muscles for carrying.

Learn how to breathe, it’ll sharpen your shot and focus your hunt. Don’t sit, hunt fit.

Fitness will help you last the distance, reduce pressure on the hunt, and help you focus when you’re (finally)

It’s a great idea to include all hunting party members in the planning process. You need to know upfront who

Next on the list is having a plan. Getting a good plan together can take on many forms depending on the mates you’re going with – there’s always that guy who forgets a head-torch, or a cup – so consider a shared list that gets ticked off and then cross-checked when it’s put in the ute. Even experienced hunters will benefit from having a trip plan.

is prone to injury or illness.

Understanding everyone’s experience level and comfort zone will help to open the planning discussion. Even if you don’t find anything that you think is worthy to put on the wall, proper planning will make the trip a successful adventure regardless.

So you’re fitter and better planned, now what? Let’s explore the ‘things that are going wrong’ with Big Game hunting from a data perspective. It’s important to do this so we can all contribute to reducing the number of incidents over the Roar and, as the Mountain Safety Council say, ‘Make it Home.’

KEY INSIGHTS – BIG GAME HUNTING •

80% of misidentified target shootings during the day were in the same party.

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92% of misidentified target shootings were less than 75m away from the shooter.

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Key injuries for Big Game hunters are 11% sprains, 15% carrying loads, and 37% falling.

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336 Big Game hunters are involved in search and rescues each year.

Source: ‘A Hunter’s Tale, 2017 – Mountain Safety Council: A deep dive into hunting incidents in New Zealand’ AIM FOR ZERO Below are some simple reminders that can make a big difference. Let’s have a zero in the fatality column this year, eh?

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You are never alone.

You may have a block booked but there aren’t locked gates.

Assume a DoC ranger, tourist, tramper, or fellow hunter is around. Watch those firing zones. What lies beyond?

game (or a bit rusty) head down to a local range and get your eye in. Consider heading out for a bush walk and just watch animals.

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Refresh yourself on the firearms safety basics. You can find all the videos on MSC’s YouTube channel and via their website – mountainsafety.org.nz

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Get local information; talk to someone who has been there before and get the knowledge. Get your topo map out and get affiliated with your region. Send this to a trusted contact before you go.

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Take your time to choose an animal by testing out your stalking skills. Make the identification process detailed and longer lasting to ENSURE you have ID’d the target correctly and sufficiently. Bring those binos and ease up on the pressure. There is always next year.

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Smolt for Sea Birds Simon Thomas – King Salmon At New Zealand King Salmon we have a lot of different aspects to our business. We are a fully integrated aquaculture company, meaning that we own and operate all the stages of production and processing. This includes brood stock families we breed from, egg collection, hatching of eggs, and fresh

water raising of baby salmon (smolt), then sea farming, processing and value adding: fillets, portions, hot and cold smoked, fresh and frozen. As we own all these operations, we have a varied and interesting range of ‘salmoney’ bits that have the potential for further use. As part of our initiative to go ‘zero waste’, we are looking

A ‘little blue’ taking smolt for supper.

Photo: Natureland Wildlife Fund

at all the remaining raw materials and what potential these items have for further utilisation. Salmon burley is one such product.

Another product, that was previously wasted, has been used in sea bird rescue and rehabilitation – smolt that are excess to requirements.

We have a long history of supporting different organisations that work with aquatic birds in their efforts to rehabilitate sick or injured birds and, wherever possible, return them to the wild.

Luckily there is a surprisingly large number of people and organisations who volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to helping a variety of sea birds. These people and organisations provide a variety of services, from the capture of sick and injured birds through to the care and rehabilitation of these animals. One area these people can struggle in is the supply of nutritional appropriate food for these animals. Finding a good supply of quality fish in abundant supply can be difficult for a lot of these groups. Most are volunteer, not for profits, so it can be very challenging to get the resources needed.

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As part of our fresh water aquaculture operations, we grow a large number of smolt to grow out for our sea farming operations. We start with approximately 10,000,000 eggs and then grade out the fish that are not performing or become redundant. We identified these fish as a great input for freeze dried pet treats for our Omega Plus pet food range. The raw smolt also make an ideal fish for feeding sea birds. We collect smolt at different

sizes and can therefore supply smolt for different needs. The smaller smolt (8 to 12 grams) are ideal for blue penguins and petrels, and other small sea birds.

Larger smolt, in the 50g to 100g size, are better suited to the albatross chicks and larger penguin breeds.

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They are then blast frozen to maintain the best possible

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The smolt are maintained intact and are therefore more recognisable and acceptable for the birds. The smolt are well cared for and looked after throughout their lives so are in prime condition and provide the birds with an excellent food item.

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Every hunt is a unique experience. Every experience an adventure

You love the hunt. You love being outdoors. Challenging (or working with) nature, and coming home with new experiences, stories, and (hopefully) a new trophy or beautiful game meat for friends and family.

It’s not just ‘the thrill of the hunt’, it’s the thrill of the adventure. And, when it comes to adventure, we are surrounded by others – from all walks of life – we can draw inspiration from.

Seven summits from the sea – a true adventure In August 2013, New Zealand adventurer Dave Williams decided to become the first person to climb the highest mountain in each of the seven continents, from the nearest shoreline. He would climb the world’s tallest summits to raise $100,000 and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

Think on that for a minute… seven summits. From the sea. To raise awareness and funds for mental health in New Zealand. This is a pretty special guy.

The ambitious explorer summited Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kosciuszko in Australia, Europe’s Mount Elbrus and Aconcagua in South America. And, in May 2017, Williams embarked on a trip to Alaska to climb Mount Denali. With a summit elevation of 6,190 metres above sea level, an attempt at his fifth summit.

Denali is the third most prominent and third most isolated peak after Antarctica and Mount Everest – five jagged glaciers flow off the granite giant’s slopes. In terms of difficulty, this is right up there. Alaska is cold. A meteorological station near the summit of Denali recorded a temperature of -59.7 °C in December 2003. On the previous day, a temperature of -59.1 °C combined with a wind speed of 29.6 km/h produced a North American record wind-chill of -83.4 °C. An extreme and wild place – challenging both physically and mentally. He needed to find the right tools for the job.

Birth of the Expedition range Hearing about Radix Nutrition from nutritional advisor, Mikki Wiliden, Williams approached them to find a nutritional routine that would support his performance in

NZ adventurer Mike Williams on his trek to Mt Denali, Alaska

harsh environments. Maintaining an optimal diet whilst in such an extreme location has been virtually impossible, until now.

Typically, those performing in remote locations have focused upon energy and in turn made the sacrifice of diminished nutrient intake, which can lead to deterioration in physical and mental performance during an expedition.

With Radix, Williams could achieve a nutrient-dense diet during his summit attempt for the first time, with remarkable effects on health and performance.

In conjunction with Williams, Radix focused upon designing a higher-fat-and-calorie version of its trademark nutrient-dense meals. Designing a new ‘Expedition’ range – with the specific purpose of achieving peak performance in extreme situations.

Mike Rudling, Radix’s co-founder and technical director, shares; “We identified several key areas where we could make an impact on Dave’s nutritional needs. We designed a range of meals with a high nutrient content from some of our favourite sources, such as grass-fed beef bone broth, while significantly raising the energy content. In addition,

we worked on product weight reduction and reduced the product’s physical size by 19 grams per meal, as well as the amount of water required to rehydrate it. We identified these last two key points so that the products we supplied, fit Williams’ gruelling schedule as seamlessly as possible.

With Dave’s feedback and real-world testing, we have since improved the product further and look forward to launching the range soon.”

So, what’s your adventure?

Summiting the world’s tallest peaks all the way from the coast definitely isn’t for everyone (or most people, for that matter). But, there is an adventurer within all of us, and that thirst for adventure drives every hunt, tramp, and expedition we set off on.

So what’s your next adventure?

A casual day trip? An overnighter in the bush? A long weekend out in the ranges? An overnight fishing mission?

An epic 10-day hunt?

Wherever your journey takes you – and for however long it is – ensure you’re fully prepared to maximise the experience.

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Let friends / family know where you’re heading, and when you’ll be back

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Stay up to date with the weather forecast

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Wear the appropriate outdoor clothing

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Make sure your first aid and survival supplies are fully stocked

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Check, and double check your rifle / bow (or camera if you’re hunting for that perfect image)

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Replace any under-performing pieces of gear

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Ensure you have the right type – and enough – fuel for your body

All of the above seem like pretty simple things, and for most people, they’re second nature – except for that last one. For many, what you’re going to eat – a vital part of your survival kit – is often an afterthought. Relegated to high sugar and salt foods, full of preservatives, additives, and many ‘ingredients’ you wouldn’t recognise if you bumped into them in a dark alley.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way. For everyday meals for a casual trip, more performance-based meals for hunts with an added challenge, and the new Expedition range, perfect for those pushing themselves in harsh conditions, the team at Waikato-based Radix Nutrition can help.

Every hunt is an adventure

Discover all the tools available to you at www.radix.co.nz/roar2018 or email the team on info@radixnutrition.com for advice on the best fit for your dietary needs. You can also learn more about Dave Williams’ at www.sea2summit7.com.

Be safe, and enjoy your own adventures.

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24 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

Sudoku

Answers: FISH – 12. BUBBLE POP – Habitat. HOOKS – 11.

By Daryl Crimp

Stuck? Answers are on page 31

Pepper

BOOK REVIEW Island and a fly-fishing excursion on Lake Alexandrina. The disparate duo form an unlikely alliance and, in the course of their perambulations, hatch a plan to establish a pheasant operation in New Zealand.

UNCLE DAVE’S INHERITANCE (A tale of hunting and fishing)

By Colin Scarsbrook Self-published Printed by Heartland Design & Print RRP $25 Reviewed by Daryl Crimp

Colin Scarsbrook is to be commended for taking the leap into the fiction genre, because he pulls it off with aplomb. In this debut novel, Colin crafts a feel-good story around the central protagonist Mike, who inherits a Purdey shotgun from his eccentric elderly uncle, who leaves behind an enigma pertaining to the inheritance. Mike travels to England to Bladon Estate, where Uncle Dave had been gamekeeper after the war, to unravel the mystery and, in doing so, uncovers a few surprises about his uncle and the provenance of the gun.

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In the story, Mike is ‘adopted’ by the estate family and learns the ‘ins and outs’ of the pheasant business. He ultimately returns to New Zealand, reciprocating the hospitality by bringing one of the sons back for a holiday, which involves a crash-course immersion into our outdoor culture with a trip to Stewart

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The main thread of the storyline emerges to revolve around the lordly sport of pheasant shooting and the aristocracy that surrounds it and, in the telling, Colin dispels many of the stereotypes about ‘blue-bloods’ through his characterisations and smooth narrative; the characters, an eclectic mix, are quite believable and endearing.

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create broad appeal. Whether a game bird afficiando, a keen outdoorsman, hunter or a fisher, or a sucker for an adventure story or a good romance, this novel will provide a good read.

The storyline is nicely crafted, with many elements coming together towards the end to ‘turn the full circle’. The novel is very rich in information, which Colin weaves into the story as he goes, and it is not without the prerequisite romance; boy gets girl, boy loses girl, but will boy win girl back? While the narrative is engaging and fluid, it might have benefited from a change in pace in places to mix it up a bit.

Aspects of the story are based on real-life events; the establishment of a game farm in New Zealand is described from Colin’s personal experience and from association with John Brownlie who has been a gamekeeper in Scotland and New Zealand for more than forty years. Production values are very good, clean and crisp, which gives the 317 page novel a distinct air of class befitting the subject matter. Uncle Dave’s Inheritance also weaves together a rich tapestry of subject matter, which should

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Colin Scarsbrook used his passion for pheasant shooting to dip into the realm of fiction

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IT’S ALL GO AT HENDERSON’S LTD.

Peter Burling and Team Brunel.

Fuelled Up for the Southern Ocean.

Radix co-founder Mike Rudling (right) with Peter Burling of Team Brunel

Don’t let this cooler weather fool you, Henderson’s Ltd are still enjoying the fantastic fishing season. The girls had a special visit from Graeme and his son James, from Gone Fishin’ and Ocean Bounty while they were in the area. It was a fantastic opportunity to show them the shop and compare fishing tales.

Henderson’s want to keep you out on the water this autumn and winter. You can pick up your winter freshwater licences in store, as well as a new range of canal gear. It is the perfect time to head down country.

After the success of their last kayak day, on the 15th April you have the chance to try the new Ocean Kayak Predator PDL, as well as a range of other kayaks. Life jackets will be

provided. Kayak fishing is becoming very popular in the sounds and many people have commented how much better the snapper fishing is with no engine to disturb them. The weather is calmer and the sounds are quieter through winter, so give it a go today.

Lana and Tamzin have managed to lock in a date with Chris Wong from BCS and Bryce from CD/Okuma to help you with all your jigging needs. On Wednesday the 2nd of May, from 6pm, Henderson’s are hosting a jigging night with new products, tips, and some great specials. There will also be prizes up for grabs.

Both events are free of charge, and there is more info on our Facebook page.

The Volvo Ocean Race recently made its mark on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour as the teams arrived from Hong Kong for some much-needed rest and repairs before their expedition into the Southern Ocean leg of the race. Kiwis are represented on multiple teams in this edition of the race, including Team New Zealand Helmsman and ISAF 2017 male World Sailor of the Year, Peter Burling. Preparing for the 7600 nautical mile journey around Cape Horn to Brazil as part of Team Brunel, Burling spoke with New Zealand’s own Radix Nutrition to source high-quality fuel for their adventure.

Requiring 7000 calories a day to remain competitive, and being extremely limited for storage space and weight allowances, the teams rely solely on freeze-dried meals and chocolate. With this in mind, and the fact that

all teams run identical boats, they are always on the lookout for any competitive advantage their nutrition can offer them.

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Having sailed out of New Zealand waters on March 18th, we’re excited to watch Burling and Team Brunel’s progress into the Southern Ocean and beyond. You can follow Team Brunel and the rest of the Volvo Ocean Race sailors at www.volvooceanrace.com/en/ raceblog.html

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26 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

Captain’s Log:

TIDES OF CHANGE

Fish deep wisely With winter approaching, many fishers will gravitate to fishing deepwater, so it is timely to revisit recent revelations on the effects of barotrauma on fish. We are familiar with the bends that divers experience when surfacing too quickly from the depths.

The same applies to fish when pulled from the depths; rapidly expanding gases rupture and severely damage tissue and organs resulting, in the majority of cases, in a slow death.

Fishers who are into ‘sport’ fishing often release big fish, thinking they are ‘doing the right thing’ and that ‘catch and release’ is an ethical and noble thing, as well as a great conservation tool.

Recent scientific research has confirmed what many already suspected, that many of these fish swim away and look healthy but die on the bottom.

How deep is too deep?

Research shows that fish can suffer barotrauma from as little as 20m, and once you go past 50m the rate of death increases dramatically.

This appears to be borne out by results from an extensive tagging programme on kingfish in New Zealand that has seen a very insignificant number of tagged fish recaught and none from deep water.

In the absence of incontrovertible evidence to the opposite, science must be the winner in this argument.

Therefore, those who still parrot the catch and release mantra are in denial and may be contributing negatively to the fishery they believe they are helping.

So too, could discarding undersized fish be resulting in dead fish. A suggestion might be to use large hooks and big baits to minimise small fish by catch, and an alternative to catch and release could be, ‘take enough for a feed and move on!’

By Poppa Mike

THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF A LIFE John Hodgson was born in Durham, England, in 1839.

In his mid 20s he was lured by tales of ‘gold aplenty’ in Australia. While he only found a small amount of gold, he found a winner with Ann. They married in Richmond, Melbourne.

In October 1864 Ann gave birth to their first child, Mary, at the Ballarat goldfields.

When news broke out of ‘gold aplenty’ on New Zealand’s West Coast, the family of three boarded a sailing ship and landed in Hokitika. Carrying their belongings and baby Mary, they made their way south along the beach to the ‘Ballarat of Westland’.

Today it is called Ross. They must have moved quickly after getting married in Melbourne, as they feature in the West Coast Gold Fields Directory, Harnett & Co, Hokitika 1866.

Soon after their arrival, John tried his chances at mining but soon came to realise that there was equally good money to be made as a storekeeper, where they could live at the back of the shop until a house was built. By 1866, he opened a greengrocers store on Simpson St, the main route southwards through the town (that route was later changed in favour of Moorhouse St). That same year, a second daughter, Hannah, was born.

In seemingly quick succession the family continued to expand – Elizabeth in 1868, Joseph William in 1870, Florence Francis in 1872, George Henry in 1874, Ann Caroline in 1876, Sarah Eliza in 1878, Phoebe 1881, Thomas Forster in 1884, John in 1885, Victor Hiram in 1887, and, finally, Claude Beckworth in 1889.

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John was very busy with his working life also – becoming a farrier, shoeing the many horses

in the district being used for transport and at the mines. Later he opened up a butcher shop with a house at the rear at 68 Aylmer St near the hotel that still remains there today. To support the butcher shop, he had a small farm of 93 acres on the edge of town, with stockyards, slaughter house, stables, sheds, piggery, and livestock. His various business ventures were so successful that he became a financial shareholder in the

Ross United Steam Drainage Company in 1869, and in 1888 he purchased 800 shares in the All Nations Quartz Mining Company, the manager being Mr Job Hodgson (John’s son John Job Hodgson).

His busy life extended way beyond family and business activities. For a number of years he was Captain of the Ross Fire Brigade and a life member, and was a Freemason and a member of the Oddfellows Lodge.

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THE LOBSTER KITCHEN Daryl Sykes – Chief Operating Officer – NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council

Live or Frozen?

Ideally, lobsters should be harvested, or purchased live, and eaten the same day. Storage and handling are vital and can affect the flavour, as the meat deteriorates quickly.

Healthy live lobsters move their legs, have long antennae, and act lively when handled. The ‘tail’ curls under the body and does not hang down when you pick it up. Under ideal cool, damp storage conditions, lobster can live out of water for up to 36 hours.

When buying live lobster, get it in the refrigerator, covered with a damp cloth asap and cook within 12 to 18 hours. Do not let it sit out at room temperature for more than half an hour.

Dispatch live lobsters before cooking. Research indicates that lobster have no central nervous system or cerebral cortex to register stimuli, so most likely can feel no pain. However, cooking live lobsters will cause mess, leg loss, and leakage of internal organs and produce a generally inferior product. Properly cooked lobsters have bright orange to red shells and are free of any disagreeable odour.

Frozen lobster tails have clear white meat, no odour, and are hard-frozen. Signs of badly frozen fish are: Spongy flesh, discolouration, and freezer burn (Drying).

Prevent frozen seafood defrosting from shop to the kitchen by wrapping it in several layers of paper or use an insulated picnic bag. Do not return thawed seafood to the freezer.

Fresh or frozen seafood must always be kept cold to ensure peak quality. Keep your refrigerator temperature between 32 and 38 °F, and your freezer at 0 °F or colder.

Use fresh seafood within one to two days or freeze.

Using a sharp knife, slice the lobster down the middle (easiest to cut legs side up).

Remove the black vein from the tail and the internal organs. Baste the lobster meat with some oil or melted butter. Grill the lobsters flesh side down for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the flesh is just beginning to look opaque.

Turn the lobsters over, baste with more oil and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes longer, or until the lobsters are cooked through.

Cooked lobster should be refrigerated and consumed within two days.

HOW TO STORE LOBSTER Live lobster needs to breathe and should never be placed in a sealed plastic bag or in a container of water, but can be stored in a damp cloth at 4° C (40° F) in the refrigerator. Live lobster should never be frozen but cooked lobster freezes well.

Grilled lobster

HOW TO KILL A LOBSTER The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare recommend lobsters be dispatched painlessly before cooking, either by immersion for two hours in cold fresh water, or by splitting them in half down the centre line.

However, immersion in fresh water adversely affects the flavours and textures of lobster meat, and not everyone is comfortable with plunging a large knife into a live lobster, so the best option is placing the lobster in the freezer at least an hour before cooking.

BOILING Completely submerge a lobster in a large pot of boiling salted water (3%) or sea water and return water to boil. Boil a 600-800 g lobster for 10 minutes.

Lobster will become tough when overcooked. When the meat turns opaque, it is done and should be immediately removed from heat. If you need the tail to come out straight after cooking, run a wooden skewer lengthwise through the tail and meat and remove when done.

STEAMING Use seawater or salted water. In a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Drop in the lobsters, one at a time. Cover and return to a boil as quickly as possible. and cook 18 minutes for a 600–800g. lobster.

GRILLING

To freeze, it should first be cooked, drained and cooled, and frozen as is or with shell removed. Cover the meat with brine made of 10ml of salt per 250 ml of water (2 tsp of salt per cup of water). The meat can also be stored in air-tight freezer bags and kept in the freezer for one month.

Par-boil lobsters in boiling water for five minutes.

Remove and immediately put into a large pot of cold water to arrest cooking. (You can drain the lobsters and store in the refrigerator if you do not plan to grill them right away.)

Whole cooked lobster can be frozen in individual heavy plastic bags. Place the lobster in the bag, being careful that the sharp shell does not puncture the bag, cover with a brine solution, seal tightly and freeze immediately.

Leave to cool and drain before shelling or wrapping.

When using frozen cooked lobster, do not defrost first.

It will retain more flavour.

This is especially true when used in casseroles. Add it last to hot dishes and sauces and heat until just warmed through so it doesn’t toughen.

Whole cooked lobster may also be frozen in plastic containers with tightly fitting covers. Pack the lobster in the container, cover with a brine solution, leaving a 25mm headspace, cover tightly and freeze.

chicken, it is also rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are helpful in the prevention of heart disease and hardening of the arteries.

Lobster meat also contains high levels of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6 and B12, and is also a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and amino acids.

To thaw lobster, place it in the refrigerator and allow 15 to 18 hours defrosting time per 500 g. To speed up the defrosting time, place the package under cold running water for ½ to 1 hour per 500g.

Nutritional values for approximately 4 ounces (113.4 grams) of raw lobster meat:

Keep raw and cooked seafood separate to prevent bacterial crosscontamination.

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Calories

After handling raw seafood thoroughly wash knives, cutting surfaces, sponges, and your hands with hot soapy water.

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15.4

Total Fat

1.7g

Saturated Fat

0g

Trans Fatty Acid 0g Cholesterol 79.4mg Sodium

200.7mg

Total Carbohydrates 2.7g

Always marinate seafood in the refrigerator.

•

113.4

Calories from Fat

Protein Omega 3

23.4g .45g

When marinade is needed for basting reserve a portion before adding raw seafood.

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28 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018 CRIMPY’S PEOPLE:

JOHNNY CURRIE

twice when he was caught between wagons while shunting. Then his mother spotted an advert for a woodsman cadet at Golden Downs, near Nelson, and ‘tillered’ Johnny’s life back on track. As the Newman’s bus picked him up to take him from the Buller, his mum handed him a camera and said, “You are going to have a very interesting life John, take lots of photos.”

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But his formal bush training was short-lived. Twelve months later, at the age of 16, Johnny had to come home and take over the family farm on a ‘pay as you can’ basis. However, the farm was not profitable on account of his father’s drinking habits: the house had become known as ‘The Boar’s Nest’ and attracted wayward travellers who heard that free booze and free lodgings were to be had.

Johnny Currie has some salutary advice for youngsters of today, saying they’d do well to think of life as a ladder, standing upright in front of you. He says that all kids have the bottom rung available to them the moment they leave school.

“If you pull the ladder over on top of yourself with drugs, booze, or laziness, the ladder will keep falling over.”

it on account of the giant ko- kopu,” he reflects.

The old gold workings behind the school were full of water and teaming with these native freshwater fish. Come lunchtime, the irrepressible Johnny Currie would bolt from the school

grounds, turning over cowpats on a neighbouring farm so he could collect grubs to feed the ko- kopu.

He’d become so engrossed in this activity, he’d always be late for the afternoon lessons.

“The bell would ring and

“My school work always had dirt smudges all over

His teacher had a ‘two-foot stick as thick as your thumb’ and he’d whack the lad across the hands – a stroke for every minute he was late.

“If you moved your hand, you ended up with a broken thumb.”

But, he argues, if you want to get to the top where it’s nice and straight and level, you have to do everything right, “Get a job, apply yourself, and keep your nose clean.”

Keeping his nose clean was something the young Johnny struggled with, but there was no malicious intent. During his early school years at Charleston, Johnny ‘got the strap’ almost daily. His school report, again, reflected his ‘tardiness’: “John’s work will improve when cleanliness is observed!”

I’d be a good five-minutes from school,” he remembers within chuckle, “so I’d run like hell, the stone bruises cutting my feet, and never have time to wash my hands before I got in!”

Despite the regular beating, Johnny thought highly of his teacher: “He was a beautiful man.”

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One man he didn’t have the same affection for was his father, whose grip he couldn’t escape. While Johnny was drawn to the bush, encouraged by his uncle Jack who he viewed as a second father, an apprenticeship spray painting cars with Jack Kilkenny was inescapable. The tedium of sanding cars, coupled with the noise, nearly drove him mad. The business was situated right next to the town clock, which rang every 15 minutes, and Jack had over a hundred pet budgies that made an infernal din.

“There might not have been any mud, but I was always up to my arse in water.”

After three months, Jack recognised the boy was miserable and suggested he go into the bush like his uncles.

“I can’t,” Johnny replied, “Dad won’t let me.”

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“Well, your dad is not going to control you the rest of your life,” Jack advised, “you just stay strong.”

Johnny left and did a stint in the railways as an apprentice guard and loved it, despite nearly being killed

“The only rule I had was that all rifles had to stay on the front porch,” Johnny reflects, stating that guns and booze never mix.

In those days it was common for men to travel with rifles slung across their shoulders, albeit with the magazines and bolts removed, and people thought nothing of seeing two or three armed blokes walking the streets of Westport.

Milking 35 cows on 322 acres didn’t generate enough money to make ends meet, so Johnny headed for the bush to supplement his earnings.

“We were all young fellas — Horse Hendrikson, Colin Dalkie, brother Val, and me — we had a hell of a good time,” he remembers. “It was all flat land up ‘Madman’s’, so easy felling…. we had logs stacked right up the spar tree most of the time.”

And there was plenty of time for hunting.

“Every Monday one of us was up early to get a deer for the camp.”

They fashioned a firebox from a ten gallon drum with a plate on top and they’d fry venison steak for the first half of the week, then live off stew for the rest of the week.

Spare deer were sold for skins or bounty, but the real money came in the 80s with the live capture of feral goats for farming. He was getting $250 for a black nanny and he could lead eight goats out

of the bush at a time.

“Goats are natural leaders, so if you tie one to a string and bite it on the ear, it’ll walk in front of you.”

He tied the biggest to his left hand and the rest, from largest to smallest, on a string from his right hand.

His knowledge of flora and fauna is extensive, much of it learned from early Ma-ori, and he’s happy to give the odd history lesson over a brew.

He talks of a fungus that grows high on big ‘black birch’ trees, that drops to the ground and dries to weigh nothing. Ma-ori travelling to trade greenstone would carry it as a fire starter; once lit, it would slowly smoulder and when blown on, would produce red hot coals. Being so light, it was transported in bulk, in tightly woven baskets, or seal skin and moa skin waterproof containers. Because there are no beech trees in the North Island, it was a highly tradable commodity, almost as valuable as greenstone.

His warm nature and abundant knowledge has made Johnny popular with people, which led him to being a pioneer in tourism.

In the early sixties, he’d ‘round up’ travellers stopping at the Charleston pub on Friday nights and charge them five-quid a head to take them through the Ananui Caves, famous for their moa bones. He’d then spend the money back at the pub recruiting more tourists the following Friday night.

Johnny later developed the award winning Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine tourist centre with his brother and today has, ironically, become a tourist attraction himself.

Visitors from around the globe now come to visit this unique Kiwi character, hear a few yarns over a brew, and watch him feed his ‘tame’ wild deer.

As for Johnny, he wouldn’t trade a moment of his life.

“It’s been one highlight after another.”

His mother was right.

And he did take lots of photos.

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CALAMARI WITH TOMATO BASIL FETTUCCINE

COOKING with CRIMPY

This is a sensational recipe full of wonderful flavours and aromas. The subtle delicate flavour of calamari is enhanced by the rich basil and tomato flavour. To achieve succulent and tender squid it is best cooked quickly over a very high heat.

YOU WILL NEED 2 squid bodies sliced into rings Flour Lemon pepper seasoning 1 packet fresh fettuccine 1 415g tin peeled whole tomatoes – roughly chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Oil METHOD Cook fettuccine as per instructions and drain.

Boil garlic in its skin until soft. Peel and chop finely. This affords the garlic a sweeter more subtle flavour.

Heat a dash of oil in a saucepan and cook shallots until soft. Add tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for ten minutes to allow flavours to absorb. Add basil 2–3 minutes before the end of cooking.

Add about half a cup of flour to a plastic bag and season liberally with lemon pepper seasoning. Add a few squid rings at a time, shaking the bag to coat them with flour.

Just cover the base of a heavy pan with oil and fry squid rings until golden, turning once.

Top fettuccine with tomato sauce and serve with squid rings on top.

Smok’n Hot and Sticky BBQ Prawns INGREDIENTS •

Prawns (1 kg), raw, de-shelled and deveined

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Glasseye Creek Sauce 1/2 cup

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Kikkoman Soy (or good Japanese soy sauce) 1/2 cup

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Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon DIPPING SAUCE

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Sweet chilli sauce – 2 tablespoons

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Combine for dipping sauce

METHOD Mix Glasseye Creek and soy sauces and chilli powder. Add prawns and cover with the sauce.

Refrigerate and let them rest for 30 mins.

Heat a good pan to hot heat or grill on high heat for bugger all (they are a tiny piece of meat after all). Do not over crowd the pan with the prawns as this will suck out the heat. They need to be cooked fast and hot, so do several small batches.

Serve with a chilli mayo dip on the side, and a squeeze of lemon over the wee blighters won’t hurt either! Enjoy.

30 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

STICK YOUR OAR IN

FREEMAN GROUP

CRIMPTOON

HAVE YOUR SAY… Mail your letters to Stick Your Oar In The Fishing Paper, PO Box 9001 – Annesbrook, 7044, NELSON email: editor@thefishingpaper.co.nz DoC & OSPRI airy fairy Dear Ed, In his letter "NZDA sucks DoC”, Dave Mingins quite rightly criticised the NZDA support for a controversial Department of Conservation WARO deer cull operation in Central Otago. The misguided support by the NZDA of DoC and other government department ecological propaganda was also reflected in another article in the latest NZ Guns and Hunting magazine. In the NZDA newsletter section’s leading article Landcare Research and the NZDA are asking hunters to dispose of pigs heads and offal by burying them to stop "scavenging animals like possums or ferrets feeding on them.”

Scientist Graham Nugent said, "Scavenging or even just licking TB-infected pig heads is believed to be one of the rare but important ways TB is transmitted. This is obviously a real problem if an infected pig carcass is taken into a TB-free area."

There is not one shred of evidence supplied to support this hypothetical ‘belief’, yet the NZDA blindly support it. Has anyone,

while driving our country roads, ever seen a possum ‘scavenging’ road kill as hawks and seagulls do? Considering most road kill is possum that would make these scavenging possums, cannibal possums. OSPRI also came out with the same claims in 2014 before realising how daft they were.

An Advertising Standards Authority decision reported by the NZ Herald, 25th July 2016, ruled that a claim made by OSPRI that possums were responsible for around half of new TB infections in cattle and deer herds "was not supported by the evidence" and "ruled the ad breached the industry code of ethics requiring truthful presentation and social responsibility". Is simply ‘believing’ something, as quoted above, a regular part of Landcare Research's science programme?

To me, science is deep seated investigation that results in black and white results, and the truth ... not airy fairy hypothetical claims.

Why have the NZDA aligned themselves to DoC/OSPRI and Landcare Research, the three main agencies of the government’s ecological poison programme?

Ron Eddy, Nelson

Topp Twins exhibition opens at National Library Iconic Kiwi musicians and entertainers, the Topp Twins, celebrate more than 40 years in the business with a new exhibition at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington.

The Topp Twins: an exhibition for New Zealand includes memorabilia, archival footage, interactives and more, marking their unique contribution to New Zealand’s social, cultural and political landscape.

“The Topp Twins are national treasures and cultural touchstones for so many New Zealanders. They have always championed important issues with their unique brand of humour – and their work continues to resonate,’’ says Bill Macnaught, National Librarian. “The Library is delighted to host this national touring exhibition, developed by

Te Manawa Museum in Palmerston North.’’

“Lynda and Jools have bridged social and political divides by representing the best of us, and they’ve gained a broad following by doing so,” says Te Manawa Chief Executive, Andy Lowe. “This exhibition is a celebration of the things that have shaped us as a nation, and the spirit and values of the things that unite us rather than divide us.”

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Geoffrey and Jeffery with their favourite read

Identical twins, Geoffrey and Jeffery Mouflon, are pictured reading their favourite outdoor publication The Fishing Paper & Hunting News. The two French Canadians are structural engineers who oversee the construction of beaver dams in the Yukon National Park. Geoffrey has a degree in applied animal physics, while Jeffery did his masters thesis on the earthquake risk of natural log-jam dams.

The bulk of their work is issuing permits for dams, although they occasionally play an

enforcement role, issuing ‘Cease and Destroy Notices’ on rogue beavers who blatantly build non-compliant dams. The work is dangerous because beavers bite.

In their spare time, Geoffrey and Jeffery like to fish for pike and Alaskan freshwater marlin in the beaver lakes. Both also travel the world lecturing in universities, on beaver compliance, beaver behavioural psychology, and cooking with genuine maple syrup.

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32 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

From Sinker to Smoker Pāua Minimum Legal Size –

By Ron Prestage

FOUR WHEELED FISHING MACHINE: PART ONE In my quest to bring information and innovation to surfcasters, I have called upon Robert J Browning to write about his converted quad bike.

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Roof frame can double as a frame for wind and rain shelter for camping over.

10. Because the bike was put together by a wise old fisherman I believe his spirit remains in it. I talk to him on occasions and he tells me where to cast and what bait to use. The proof is in the catch. Ha ha, just kidding but I would like to think that I could do just that and put a smile on his face.

Storm Stanley – Chairman, Pāua Industry Council Getting a feed of legalsized pa-ua can be a real challenge in some parts of New Zealand, especially if you live in the upper half of the North Island. Pa- ua has a Minimum Legal Size (MLS) of 125mm throughout New Zealand, with the exception of Taranaki where recreational fishers can harvest pa-ua at 85mm but commercial divers are restricted to 125mm.

Thanks for this opportunity to tell about my quad bike. I purchased it from a younger man in Rotorua. He had acquired it from a 90 year old fisherman who belonged to the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty fishing clubs. I left the club stickers on the bike out of respect to him as I could see that there was much thought and attention to detail in its construction. This I think is a 1998 Kawasaki Bayou and drives on rear wheels only.

The same or similar set up could be applied to most 4x4. The bike came with a home built trailer, an excellent toy that can be towed from a ball at the rear of the bike if needed.

The main features of the bike that are worthy of note are:

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The theory behind an MLS is it helps protect pa-ua populations by allowing a high percentage of pa-ua to reach maturity and spawn.

Back in the 1960s, MAF researchers found a size limit of 5 inches would allow pa-ua to reach maturity and then spawn for a further two years. The researchers recommended the size limit should apply only to Kaiko-ura, their study area.

Nevertheless, a 5 inch MLS was subsequently regulated for the whole of New Zealand and then later decimalized, incorrectly, to 125mm.

The MLS doesn’t recognise the huge variation in pa-ua growth rates around the country. Anyone who has dived on both Wellington’s South Coast and just across Cook Strait at d’Urville Island will have noticed the pa-ua on the South Coast are mainly large, whereas d’Urville’s pa-ua are much smaller or ‘stunted.’ Why should this be?

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Recent research shows most pa-ua grow at the same rate until they reach maturity at around 75mm to 85mm but then environmental factors start to come into play. In less favourable conditions, mature pa-ua simply stop growing and put all their energy into reproduction.

Pa-ua can tolerate a wide water temperature range, from 23 degrees or warmer during summer in the north, to 8 degrees in the south.

However, it’s not the actual temperature but the scale and speed of local changes in water temperature that is thought to be more influential on pa- ua growth rates. For instance, d’Urville Island divides the warm

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waters circulating around Tasman Bay and the cold currents that come through Cook Strait and in certain conditions the water temperature can change dramatically within days, contributing to stunted pa-ua. Wellington’s South Coast cops the big southerly storms and constant cool up-welling from Cook Strait and consequently has some of the best pa-ua growth rates in New Zealand.

Food availability may also influence pa- ua growth rates.

In the south of the South Island, cooler waters support an abundance of palatable seaweeds favoured by pa-ua, whereas in warmer waters those seaweeds replaced by hardier varieties, which don’t provide pa-ua with enough energy to both spawn and grow larger.

The end result for most of New Zealand, the MLS is biologically incorrect – it’s too large for areas of slowgrowing or stunted pa-ua and it’s too small for regions with rapid growth.

The pa-ua industry has responded to the variability in pa-ua size by voluntarily harvesting at different sizes around the country.

Obviously there is no commercial harvesting of pa-ua smaller than the MLS but in areas where pa-ua grow rapidly, the industry has increased the commercial harvest size.

In Stewart Island, for example, the industry harvests pa-ua above 137mm.

This provides additional protection for spawning pa-ua and also benefits recreational fishers, who can continue to access pa-ua at the smaller size of 125mm.

A research project is now underway as part of MPI’s fisheries research programme to identify the average length pa-ua are when they reach maturity in each region and how much they grow over the next three years.

For the purposes of this research, pa-ua are tagged and measured annually.

If you happen to see one of these pa-ua (refer to the picture), please don’t disturb it. If you accidentally catch one, take the tagged shell to your nearest fisheries’ officer and they can forward to the researchers.

The data from the research project will allow biologically-accurate size limits to be set on a regional basis, greatly enhancing our ability to ensure the sustainability of pa-ua stocks.

With meaningful size limits, getting a feed of legal pa-ua in places like Northland would become a lot more achievable.

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How MPI reviews fisheries Marty Bowers – MPI Recreational Fishing Team, Ministry for Primary Industries Looking after New Zealand’s fisheries is an important job and we all have a role to play. The kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of our fisheries includes the way we fish on the water, right through to ensuring the Minister receives sound advice to help inform his decisions.

Overall, the majority of fish stocks in New Zealand are in good shape. Stocks are managed around a target level and fluctuate above and below this level for a range of reasons, including fishing pressure, environmental conditions and breeding success. You can take a look for yourself by heading over to the MPI website – search for stock status 2017.

MPI spends around $21million per annum on scientific research to help us know what is happening in our fisheries. Information is the bedrock of our system and we use the best available l science as well as feedback from local fishers to decide which stocks may need changes ahead of the new fishing year. Catch limits are reviewed twice yearly to make sure our fisheries are sustainable for current and future generations.

Different information is used to measure the performance of different stocks. Key indicators for most stocks are how many fish are being caught and how at risk a species is to overfishing. We carry out trawl and potting surveys, as well as using commercial and recreational fishing data to determine stock performance and inform management decisions.

MPI assesses and manages fish stocks using four performance measures: •

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A target level – the level we want a fish stock to fluctuate around for the best balance between use and sustainability, while allowing for environmental variation.

A soft limit – below this level, a fish stock is considered to be overfished or depleted and needs to be actively rebuilt, for example by reducing the total allowable catch.

A hard limit – below this level, a fish stock is considered to have collapsed and fisheries may need to be closed to rebuild at the fastest

possible rate.

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Overfishing threshold – a rate of stock removal that shouldn’t be exceeded, as it will lead to stocks falling below other performance measures.

Fisheries science information is compiled in the annual plenary report which you can download from the MPI website – search for plenary 2017.

This is the most recent information you can find on our fisheries. It describes how we know what we know, how a fish stock is performing and its ongoing sustainability. The plenary report can be very technical, so we are looking at ways we can present this information in a more user-friendly format.

Once we’ve received feedback from tangata whenua and stakeholders to help us determine which stocks need reviewing, MPI puts together proposals for each fishery and reaches out for public feedback.

These formal consultations are called the sustainability rounds. The consultation part of the process is extremely important and we urge you to get involved.

We generally ask people

to read the Discussion Document and then send us an email with their preferred option and some reasons for it. We are also increasingly using online surveys to help people understand the proposed changes and ensure we are getting the most useful information for management purposes.

Sometimes external groups will set up their own consultation process. That’s fine and we incorporate all advice we receive.

For shared fisheries such as blue cod, snapper and crayfish, we carry out a more intensive engagement process. This can involve a serious of meetings with recreational, customary and commercial stakeholders as well as public dropin sessions. This process is currently running for the development of the

National Blue Cod Strategy and for changes to crayfish management around Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Plenty (CRA2).

Sustainability rounds can propose a range of different ways to manage the fishery.

This includes commercial catch limits and noncommercial allowances.

Separately, regulatory rounds propose changes in regulations like bag limits, minimum legal size and where, when and how fishers can catch fish.

These reviews of sustainability measures are responsive to changes in the fishery and are not always about decreasing catch. When information is showing the fishery is doing well, MPI can propose increases or maintain the catch rate at current levels.

Once we have received

feedback on the proposed changes, a decision document is then developed for the Minister to consider, which contains an analysis of the options and submissions received.

Once the Minister makes a decision, any changes are notified in the New Zealand Gazette for the start of the relevant fishing year, while bag limit or minimum legal size changes that require a regulatory change and take a little longer to implement.

To keep up to date with recreational fishing issues and ensure you are kept in the loop when consultation periods are happening, sign up to the recreational fishing mailing list by emailing us at recfishingteam@mpi. govt.nz or by heading to the Recreational Fishing Initiative page on the MPI website.

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34 THE FISHING PAPER & HUNTING NEWS - APRIL 2018

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Navigation lights an issue With summer slowly turning into autumn, we are noticing less boats out on the weekends. Nonetheless we still need to remain vigilant when it comes to boating safety.

Navigation lights or lack of on all vessels continue to be our number one area of concern in Nelson.

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Our key safety messages this year have focused on the PFD’s, two forms of water proof communication, and correct navigation lights.

It is incredibly pleasing to note that data from our surveys carried out to date reflect a very high level of PFD compliance of 98%.

However, as this goes to print, we are in the process of issuing two infringement notices of $100 each for failing to provide sufficient accessible personal flotation devices.

Navigation lights continue to be an area of concern as mentioned above. Data from our surveys show navigation light compliance is sitting at an incredibly low rate of 43%. This is extremely concerning, as we have invested heavily in an education but the message is not getting through.

Again, we cannot stress how important it is to know the rules, In summary:

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For more information visit www.maritimenz.govt.nz and download a free copy of the Safer Boating Guide.

One of the great pleasures of our job is the contact we have with all water users.

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