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 Shark boy snags snapper  Basics for big bass  Salmon shakedown

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than drastic ones. Another feature that is often under used is Noise Limiter, which allows you to keep the gain higher but filter out the weaker echoes and other interference. Your sounder is sensitive to pick up a variety of things other than fish. As always be mindful not to filter out the species you are targeting; higher settings can make your blue cod disappear but bring the hapuku into better focus. Well worth a play to see the difference. Another productive time to play with Gain is when you are falling off the 200kHz and heading into 50kHz country. Know when you are reaching the limit of one and gaining the benefits of the other. Colourline helps display the strength of the fish arches in varying colours that stand out; the darker the colour the stronger the target echo. Auto settings are not too bad, but if this is your serious hobby, they can be improved on. The worst that can happen is you go too far, but fear not, simply revert to your old settings or jump back on auto and it will take you to a happy place every time. Another very popular feature is Bottom Colour, which turns the bottom into a brown colour allowing easy discrimination between the actual bottom and the multi coloured weed and fish above it. Simply tick the box and it does it all for you. Make your sounder your best fishing buddy by mastering all it has to offer, therefore allowing it to share the secrets of the deep.

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With the excitement and rush of the festive season behind us, it can be timely to reflect and make sure we are getting the most out of our electronics. This month it’s back to an old favourite, sounder settings; what is mundane to one can open new doors to others. For those who feel technically challenged, keep your settings on automatic but please turn off those fish symbols! Automatic works fine. For those who want a bit more out of their electronics, the best time to fine tune your sounder is over a haystack, bait ball, or fish hard on the feed. The more activity the better. Time varied gain (TVG) is mysterious to some but simply put, it is the function that compensates for the ever changing sea conditions, allowing your sounder to show you the similar size image for the same size fish regardless of their depth. For Lowrance and SIMRAD units, 4 is generally the best setting. The Gain/Sensitivity is what makes the difference to most fishos. Not enough is like wearing a blindfold into a fish market - you can smell them but you cant see them! The higher the gain, the clearer your target can be, but you will also get more clutter on the screen. The trick is knowing what images you actually need for your target species, what’s too little or too much. This is a function you can constantly manipulate, depending on water conditions and depth, to maximise the way fish are best displayed for you. Subtle changes are more effective in achieving this

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RANGITATA bleeding salmon

has inherent risks when trying to beach these powerful fish, so we drifted the spent salmon down through the rapids to a more suitable spot. As he applied side strain, the salmon lay on its side as it glided into the shallows and I was able to tail it up the shingle. Max was pretty happy with his first fish of the season, which was a healthy 16lb. I left the boys to it, backtracked to a pool that I’d thought held promise earlier, and managed to pluck a slightly smaller one out of that. And that was all the action for that evening… but that’s salmon fishing. The following weekend we managed another three before it went dead. But we’ll be back for more… it’s in our blood!

Max and Andrew enjoy a pleasant father and son morning on the Rangitata.

Max Watson with his first taste of silver for the season.

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ith my 14-year-old son Max and his mate chomping at the bit just prior to the holidays, I put the boat in the water Friday after school and headed downstream in search of salmon. During the end of the whitebait season, the river was very clear and salmon quite scarce, with nothing to speak of being caught. Then we had two weeks of floods, which made the river unfishable. With the Rangitata finally starting to clear, it was time to start poking around, because if there were any salmon around, they had to be in the river system. I’m a very keen hunter, so I tend to approach my fishing in a similar manner; I prefer to fossick and hunt my fish out, so we parked the boat and fished as we made our way from pool to pool. For such hard fighting fish, their takes can be so soft and subtle, so I fish a 9ft rod with 20lb main line and 15lb trace, and prefer white zeddies 22 - 28g. As the river drops and clears, I downsize my gear. Fishing dawn and dusk, and on overcast days is also a good way to increase your chances of catching salmon, but most of all it helps if salmon fishing is in your blood: effort equals reward with salmon. After fishing a few spots, Max suddenly yelled that he had a fish on and was soon engaged in a 20 minute fight. He wisely played the fish out where he caught it, but the water was flat and not suitable for him to land the fish. Wide shallow water

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as plastic mould release, paint thinners, anti-corrosive oils, printing dyes etc. These compounds occur naturally in and on the products we regularly throw at fish, because they are part of the manufacturing process. Berkley realised this long ago and solved the problem. The very guarded secret sauce found only in Berkley soft baits is exactly the reason that it’s still around and still catching more fish than any other soft bait on the planet. The incredible attraction Gulp!, Gulp! Alive, and Power Bait have over fish took years of research and development, and time on the water. Many companies have tried to compete, but not one has succeeded yet! Having the power of scent and taste on your side is one hell of a bonus but Berkley soft baits, with all the oozing smelliness they muster, still need other elements to make them work: looks, feel, swim action, and most importantly - YOU! Without you driving these lures through the water column and working them with the rod tip and reel handle, they are still just lifeless chunks of rubbery goo. From PVC plastisol Power Baits to 100% Biodegradable Gulp! the world is becoming a better place and we are catching more fish than ever, even in the face of tightening natural resources. Berkley Gulp! is an evolving product with ongoing changes being made. In simple terms, the best just gets better! There’s magic in those soft baits that we’ll never understand. But hey, that’s alright with me, because then I get to go fishing.

Christina Royter is amazed at the amazing capabilities of Gulp! Photo: Adam Royter

It’s that crazy fish catching, stinking rubbery fish lure stuff - Gulp! You know the one. In the bright packets wrapping a reasonable chunk of wall space in every tackle store from Bluff to Kaitaia. Also, let’s not forget Gulp’s ‘half - smelly’, ever-lasting half-brother, Power Bait. There are heaps of different soft baits on the market and a million more overseas. So what’s the big deal with Gulp? The big deal is that lures like these normally just come and go. They might vary slightly in the way they are, the way they look, the way they smell, or sometimes they’ll just eventually run out of love and disappear altogether. Berkley Gulp! and Power Bait have weathered every storm that man, fish, government, and industry has thrown at them, and both have changed very little for over 25 years! Power Bait was introduced in 1988 and Gulp! in 2003. They still remain this country’s favourite soft baits – but why? Why has this seemingly normal, run of the mill soft bait outlasted all in its wake? It’s in the SAUCE. That’s why!

Soft baits have been around for over 50 years, capturing the market because they were soft. They wriggled and giggled like a live creature and when the fish bit, they felt real too. Looks, action and feel were already established, but Berkley saw a need to spice up the market and add another ‘fish sense’ to the list. They were well on the way to cracking the next genetic hurdle – scent. A fish’s sense of smell is captured in parts per million. If a dog’s sense of smell is 1000 times better than a human’s, then a fish’s sense of smell is 1000 times better than a dog’s. So let’s just say it’s pretty bloody good! Through the use of a chemical laboratory and on-site fish testing facility, Dr Keith Jones worked out what fish want from their food. A combination of elements delivered as a concoction, which attracts fish and signals it’s something worth eating – regardless of the delivery method. Almost every other fishing lure on the market, when placed in an underwater environment, will leach out microscopic particles of substances that fish don’t find attractive, such

Darren Shields with a huge blue cod taken on a Gulp! soft bait.

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Everything is big in Fiordland.

Mixed bag adventure at Milford Phil Seque

The road to Milford Sound is all good, with traffic light control for the Homer Tunnel and kea patrolling the area. The tunnel was a shocker, full of potholes, and the trip down the west side slow due to tired brakes and being locked in first gear. Accommodation was an issue, with the lodge having gone upmarket with chalets getting built all over the lodge. At $345 - $395 a night it caused the eyes to water, so me being a cheapskate, I went for the backpackers rooms for $35 for a bed a night. The downside was no boats can be parked at the lodge, as there is no room. I tried to get a campsite but they don’t have any, due to the friendly kea, so I had to park my boat at Deepwater Basin by the slipway with 100L petrol in the back of my car, as no petrol can be stored at the lodge. We started off diving around Anita Bay, just out of the reserve. Kris had a good dive and picked up three crays. I had a dive more around St Annes Point, as there was a big southwest roll.

The next day we went out to St Annes Point, but the roll came down so we went to a place two miles north and a mile out. The roll was much bigger, so Kris did the only dive (wearing his GoPro) at this spot. It was one of the best dives he has done, coming up with his biggest cray at 3.45kg. On the way back we had a bit of fun with the wakeboard at Deepwater Basin and west side of the sound. Back at the slipway we saw the new bylaws indicating that you are not allowed to waterski; by extension wakeboard, jet skiing, and paragliding. Next will be no private use trailer boats! Next day there was a westerly wind and the crayfish in my bin, cooled only by ice packs, needed to get in a freezer, as there was no freezer to put them in at the lodge. It was a great dive experience, but things to look out for when visiting Milford Sound: no pub, bottle store, or fuel station. And you cannot drink your own beer inside the lodge, although they are lenient on this one. And the Fiordland crays do grow big!

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Barty puts brakes on big boy’s breakfast Mark Cotton

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It seems like every season brings subtle changes to the way snapper behave and this year is no exception. They have been taking the bait consistently, so both set lines and rod fishers have been getting plenty of action. The ridiculously early starts haven’t been necessary, as snapper have been feeding over a protracted period, right up to late morning. Buzzing out in the new Senator for a pre-Christmas snapper with me mate, Barty, we anchored in 22m and set the berley pot a couple of metres below the surface. I believe berley can be quite crucial and favour a recipe that matches some of the bait I’m using, so was using bonito and pilchards. The depth is

critical also, with the subsurface berley producing a long trail to pull the big moochers that hang well back. While we were on the water at 5.00am, things were slow and by eight we only had three snaps over 50cm on the deck. Then the big boy hit the big boy, Craig Bartlett, and took off at full speed. The juggernaut peeled 20m of string in seconds and really put Barty under pressure. Thankfully, Mario had ‘loaned’ him his Shimano Anarchy with Thunnus 4000 bait runner so, with the good gear, he was able to subdue the fish in ten minutes. Unfortunately, the 18.5lb snapper had wolfed the bait and was gut-hooked, so unable to be released.

Left Behind Trout Craig Grant

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Basics for big bass

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John Griffin with this eye-popping bass.

Enthusiastic Wellington angler, John Griffin, has his own boat but still enjoys getting out on a charter, particularly targeting big fish off Wellington’s Nicholson Trench. He fishes with mates and on this occasion headed out with Cook Strait Fishing Charters to target bluenose, groper, and bass. Over the latter part of 2015, the trench was delivering good catches of bass and big fish, indicating the fishery is in good stead. While we like to target these big fish, we do limit the catch and move off to target other species once a feed has been caught. Targeting bass requires good gear and a degree of strategy, so we run all Shimano gear: TLD 50A two-speed reels with 80lb PowerPro braid. Our terminal tackle is a basic two-hook ledger rig with 14/0 circle hooks and a 32 oz sinker, but the baits are key. Small baits tend to attract scarpees, even deep, so we like to run big baits; whole fish butterflied with the backbone and tail removed so they are streamlined and don’t spin on the descent.

Fresh baits seem to work best on bass, with mackerel a favourite, but we also use scarpees and squid/pillie combos on occasion. The bass are currently being found between 260 - 300m, whereas the bluenose and groper are shallower, 140 - 240m. It’s just a matter of locating the fish, setting up a good drift, and getting the baits to the fish, but the initial strike is a critical moment. These fish are big solid beasts, some topping 50kg, and will strip line, so I like to fish a lighter drag to start with. If the drag is set too heavy, that initial big powerful run can expose any weakness in the line, knots, or rig and result in a bust off. Once off the bottom and under control, the ante can be upped and the fish muscled more aggressively. John proved to be a bit of a master, pulling in the biggest fish of the trip after a solid 15 minute tussle. We ended with half a dozen in the 20 - 30kg bracket, but John took pole position with this thumper at 35kg.

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BOOK REVIEW Return to Lucifer Creek

Gary Joll The Halcyon Press RRP $35 Reviewed by Daryl Crimp Set in the Southern Alps’ Godley Valley, Return to Lucifer Creek is a fast paced thriller from the pen of renowned hunting author, Gary Joll, and is his fifth title. The transition from writing fact to fiction is a huge leap in style and structure but Gary slips comfortably into the new genre, hooking the reader from the first page. The plot revolves around international terrorists infiltrating the country on a mission that, if successful, could seriously damage New Zealand’s international standing. Drawn unwittingly into a life and death game of cat and mouse, the novel’s hero, Barry Morton, and an unlikely accomplice, the attractive Helen Jackson, become the only threat to the mission’s success. But can two desperate and under-resourced individuals overcome the might and military training of dozens of armed assassins? The story is set against the backdrop of Lilybank Safari Park, poaching, and trophy hunting, and here Gary weaves his knowledge and experience in this field to add a sense of reality to the storyline. For those, like me, who have hunted the Godley, the story comes alive because of the visual references one can draw, which then gives the story a degree of authenticity. Gary writes in the first person, which adds to the pace and serves to draw the reader along on the ride. He has also grasped a key device of the thriller writer - tight chapters with a twist at the end - which makes the book difficult to put down. Writing in first person rather than third person does have risks, especially in the ability to develop characters and in this sense Return to Lucifer Creek is one dimensional; the whole story largely revolves around and is told from the perspective of two people. The evil counterpoint to the heroes’ daring and patriotism is never developed in the sense of whole characters, Gary choosing evil to be personified by a faceless, amorphous shadow of grey ghost assassins. Some might argue that this heightens the sinister aspect I’ll leave that for you to decide - but I think the development of some ‘baddy’ characters would have added a richness to the storyline and allowed Gary to bring more texture to the novel. That aside, Return to Lucifer Creek is tightly written, full of action, emotion, drama, intrigue, and, at times, the suspense is palpable. Hunters and thriller readers alike will find something to enjoy in Gary Joll’s first foray into fiction.

membership accepted Lee Dobson

After just only just returning from a week long boys’ trip spearfishing in Niue, I thought it would be a good idea to get some bonus points with my partner and take her out for a snapper fish. The plan WAS to get up at 5.00am and be on the water by 6.30 ready for the early bite but, after one too many wines the night before, the plan soon was pushed out to a more gentlemanly start! Weather conditions were not ideal in Kenepuru Sound: low drizzly cloud with a light south easterly wind and outgoing tide, but it allowed the boat to be perfectly positioned into the wind, with the tide dispersing a steady stream of berley into the nearby mussel farms. Although overly optimistic with the baits in the middle of the berley trail, the fishing was slow, with only a kahawai and stingray landed after a few hours. We pulled anchor and tried a new spot. By this stage our berley was pretty much none existent and the rain had started to pour. Undeterred, we continued fishing in the hope of getting a snapper run. I was fishing with two rods: one strayline with half an

Lee with his membership card - to the club and to Kelly’s heart!

unweighted pilchard and a two-hook ledger rig with squid bait and fluoro squid skirts.

But as it came closer to the surface, a the magical red hue appeared. “F***k Kel - grab the net. It’s a huge snapper!”

Disappointingly, the fishing was slow up until the point where the baitrunner screamed into life! I let the fish run with the bait before striking… Boom - fish on! The rod doubled over and I could feel the fish nodding its head, which initially made me think it could be a big snapper. The fish gave some explosive runs before finally giving in and coming up to the surface. As it first came into view I thought, “ Another ****** ray!”

Kelly, under huge pressure (from me), skilfully netted the huge fish, which only just fitted. With the impressive fish safely aboard, a few high fives and yahoos, we weighed the snapper. Up until this point my biggest snapper was 18.6lb. Weighing in a 23lb, it smashed my last PB and finally allowed me into the exclusive 20lb club, which I had been trying to become a member of for the last 12 years!

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Captain’s Log:

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Witches, nighties, and offshore fishing In a past life I used to be a school teacher. Now, I don’t admit that to many people but in my defence, I did grow up, see the light and become a real person! Jokes aside, I loved it - until I met religion, or rather, religion met me. A lynching party of irate new wave church goers arrived early one morning at my flat intent on beating the evil out of me. I had insisted on dressing as a witch at Henley School, parading around the playground casting spells on unsuspecting children (it’s complicated)! Lucky I was hunting at the time and my flatmate had to deal with them in his nightie (that’s complicated too)! The Nelson Education Board stepped in and banished me to the ‘boonies’ - I was sent to teach in Westport. I loved it; the Buller region is an amazing playground and a much underrated fishing destination. When teaching at Granity, I would surf cast from the beach and the kids used to bring their books down to me for marking when they’d finished their work. Sometimes they had to wait while I was playing a fish, but they were very patient. Now fishing in the Buller is back on my radar and I’d like to share an amazing opportunity with you. The story starts with an enterprising local builder called Mickey Adams. Mickey, frustrated with the lack of

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facilities at the local boat ramp, decided to remedy the situation so he made a few phone calls, called in a few favours, and built a new boat ramp and floating jetty. Of course, building the new structure created another tiny problem - it had to be paid for, so Mickey went back to his scheming and hatched a cunning plan with his mate, Garry Anderson. In fact, it was so cunning you could pin a tail on it an call it a weasel! What better way to fundraise and give awareness to this amazing project than by running a fishing competition. So the Buller Bay Offshore Fishing Competition was born. This two-day event based out of Westport via the Buller River, will have the inaugural kick-off Waitangi Weekend. But it is no ordinary competition - it is set to become a major iconic South Island fishing classic that will attract fishers from all over the country - it’s just that Mickey and Garry don’t know that yet. So here’s the challenge - put a ring around your calendar, book some accommodation, hook on the boat, and head to Westport to fish the first Buller Bay Offshore Fishing Competition. There will be no other competition like it - believe me, the Buller is a special place - I lived there for years! Check out the details on page 29.

There is some good fishing to be had of the beaches near Oamaru if you put the time in and go prepared. I fish with mates, Callum and Kurt, and a favourite target species when they are in, is rig. They put up a good scrap, create good times, and give a bloody good feed. Prior to heading out to Pukeuri, which is five minutes north of Oamaru, we catch paddle crabs in homemade nets at the Oamaru Harbour. These are our preferred bait for rig. Our set up is simple: 8/0 circle hooks, steel traces, 5oz sand grubber sinkers (ones with the wire prongs) and a T swivel with the trace ’n’ hook off to the side. Time of day doesn’t seem to matter, but we like to go a few hours before high tide. If the sea is too rough we don’t bother, but the best conditions are those when the sea has been cut up the day before. This stirs up the bottom so the crabs are more exposed, which brings the rig in for an easy feed. We had a blinder of a day on this occasion, with no monsters but good numbers in the 10 - 12b range - perfect for a feed. We did release a few heavily pregnant females, because we have to all play a part in protecting the fishery for the future.

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Tiny Tim tiptoes through the paper Squadron leader Tim (Tiny) Wakefield (retired) flew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and became famous for being the only allied pilot to shoot himself down. In a bizarre accident, Tiny pulled into a vertical climb under a fleeing Messerschmidt BF109 and unleashed a burst of cannon fire. One of the shells ricocheted off the armour plate under the pilot’s seat, bouncing back and sheering off Tiny’s propellor. Tin bailed out and parachuted to safety but, in a rare display of poor sportsmanship, the German fighter pilot turned on the stricken squadron leader

and opened fire. Luckily the Messerschmidt pilot was a poor shot and missed Tiny, but put a lot of holes in his chute, causing it to descend too fast. Unluckily, Tiny landed heavily in occupied France, breaking his thigh bone, which was connected to his knee bone. Luckily, he landed in a tulip paddock and came up smelling of tulips, which covered the smell of fear so was able to tiptoe to safety without being detected by the enemy. His left leg healed shorter than his right and he has since walked with a limp. Tiny emigrated to New Zealand

where he found work with Fish & Game as an honorary salmon researcher. He spends his days on the Rangitata catching salmon to see if there are any there. He mainly fishes the true right because of the sloping nature of the shingle banks. He’s tried fishing the other side but keeps falling over. Tiny is seen here with the Rangitata Salmon Life Achievement Award for returning to the same river year after year, and his favourite read. He says he loves The Fishing Paper because it is full of so much factual information.

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Rangitata salmon fishers should worry Dear Ed, I received information in November that water had stopped flowing in the delivery race of the South Rangitata Irrigation Scheme between their holding ponds at Arundle and the on farm storage ponds. The informant advised he had salvaged a number of live salmon smolt from the raceway and had taken them, alive, to a Central South Island Fish & Game councillor. The councillor he said was not worried as they were, in his opinion, trout.The young man was very sure they were salmon and released them. I was told where I could find dead ones, accessible without going onto private property. I discussed

with the councillor what I was hearing and he wanted evidence. Under the road culvert, and not the site where the fish were salvaged, I counted 32 in an area 2m square, still identifiable and many more quite decomposed; quite worrying, as this was a tiny section of the raceway and, my informant assures me, only the tip of the iceberg. I supplied the evidence to the councillor, who assured me he would raise the subject at the next Fish & Game meeting. My concern is Central South Island Fish and Game will not investigate this and find out what has gone wrong. We were assured by the scheme’s engineer and owner, that the fish screen would not let fish

through and what I witnessed would not take place. With the loss of spawning water at Deep Creek due to illegal activity, which has not been addressed by the council, the continuing poor performance of the R.D.R fish screen and now the South Rangitata issue, we appear to have governance problems in Central South Island. The Rangitata wild salmon cannot survive the loss of spawning water in its main head water, and then have two irrigation projects taking the migrating smolt out of the river. This is not an antiirrigation pitch, as most people I associate with want the water storage programme to work. However, it must work for everyone. But for the work of

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In Hunting Fallow Deer in New Zealand, Howard sets out to equip others with the necessary information and strategies to better improve their hunting of fallow and achieve consistent success, whether for meat or a trophy. At the outset of the book he launches into the nitty gritty of fallow dynamics without any preamble, which is immediately refreshing. You get useable and interesting information from

Interspersed with the informative chapters are anecdotal recounts of past hunts, most of which serve to emphasise keys points already mentioned, or underscore Howard’s philosophy on hunting. The writing is prosaic and clean, which suits this type of book where the knowledge and information imparted is key, and it is hugely supported by over 170 mainly colour

McKinnons Creek Hatchery, its supporters and sponsors, the Rangitata salmon fishery would have collapsed long ago. Alan Cooper (Abridged) photographs, making this a very rich mine of information.

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Salmon eats green rabbit Tyron Southward

Having chased salmon for 37 years, I never tire of new challenges. This season I was determined to get a fish on the scales before my salmon nemesis and good buddy, Paul Watts. So heading onto the Rakaia with four-year-old Archie and my dad, Bill, we pulled up at a hole where we’d seen some guys pull silver shortly before. I like to fish the classic ‘river rod’, casting a lure rather than metal because I have had more fish take the feather over the years. The old style big heavy fly rod is unique to the Rakaia and Rangitata, and sometimes referred to as a ‘scratching pole’ because they were notorious for foul hooking fish. I fish my lure rod similarly as you would a spinning set. I run 50lb mono as a main and 20lb for the traces; two run below a barrel weight, one about a metre and the other a metreand-a-half. I typically fish size 4 or size 2 lures and on this occasion the hot one was a chartreuse rabbit. I basically target the hole by casting at 90 degrees, letting it hit the bottom, and retrieve as it swings across the current. After 20 minutes I hooked and promptly lost a salmon, cursing loudly, as I’d dropped two the week before. Five minutes later, I hooked another and it put up a good scrap, pulling string. Once I’d coaxed it in, dad had a bit of fun tailing the 13b fish, as the bank was quite steep and the salmon kept sliding back. Third time lucky and it stuck. It also stuck in the craw of one Paul Watts, because I beat him to the scales this season. As a bonus, young Archie got to whack his first salmon on the head.

Archie and Tyron with the salmon that found a yellow rabbit appealing.

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Shark boy snags snapper

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Alistair Arkell

Jasper has every reason to be thrilled with his first ‘shark’, while proud dad can’t believe how much like a snapper it looks!

The typically spring weather had been snotty for weeks, with no window to get out wide for a fish. So when a mere gap in the curtains suddenly appeared - an afternoon and evening - we made a late run for the Mokohinau Islands north-east of Auckland, arriving around 8.00pm. We knew the gap in the weather would bring the big fish on the bite, so wasted little time setting up. We anchor over the sand in 40m and fish back onto a reef face that draws good fish. Things were slow to start but then the snapper came on the bite, with a selection of good solid fish coming to the boat. They ranged between 15 - 20lb and were all released. Dealing to these big fish at this depth and around structure requires good gear, so we use Okuma Cortez reels with 10kg mono and two 10/0 hooks snooded to an 80lb fluorocarbon trace, tied with a double uni knot to the mainline. We use the lightest running ball sinker above the hooks we can get away with, which is usually around an ounce because of the current in this location. Big fish like big baits, hence the 10/0 hooks, so we don’t disappoint, serving up fresh whole jack

mackerel. I prefer mono to braid for this style of bait fishing because it catches more fish: braid has no stretch and can be too sensitive, often pulling hooks, whereas the stretch in mono is more forgiving. The 10kg line also is necessary for the bigger hooks, as it is sometimes harder to set them with lighter weight line. As often happens with fishing, the really big fish hang back and around 10.30pm, in full darkness, Dave Bowman’s rod suddenly folded over. Thinking it was a massive shark, he handed the rod to his son, Jasper, who had yet to catch one. It was a pretty tall order because the night was ink black, the water was deep, and this ‘shark’ was not happy. Jasper was amazing and played the fish brilliantly, subduing it and bringing it to the boat in under 20 minutes. Imagine everyone’s surprise and the looks of disbelief when a 28lb snapper broached the surface! A hell of an effort and well deserved catch for Jasper - he taught the old hands a lesson or two.

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Unforgettable last minute Greg Gilbert

Gregs personal best a tope over 60lb!

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made a last minute decision to head out for a fish, packed the car and headed south. Arriving at my spot, I set up and fished for a few hours with little action and then landed a few moki at night. I kept two for a feed but released the rest. I decided to hit the beach early next morning but thought I’d target something else. Personally, I was getting a little bored with rig and elephant fish, and those who really know me are aware I like to catch some big bad fish from the beach! About 10 minutes after my first bait hit the water, my rod bent over and line melted off the spool. Following a good scrap, I beached a nice 19lb school shark, quickly dispatched and iced it, and went straight back fishing. Soon after I landed a kahawai and knew I would be in for a good day! I chucked on a slab of kahawai

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and waited. A few fish took my bait but failed to hook up. I was sitting having a yarn over a Coke with my mates, Elliot and Greg, when I noticed a slight bend in my rod. I got up and slowly made my way to my rod, thinking I had nothing special. But line was slowing peeling off my Shimano big bait runner, so I picked my rod up, flicked the reel into gear, and set the hook quickly, realising this fish was not just a baby. After a shortish scrap, I had on the beach my biggest tope to date, which made my previous biggest of 54lb look small! It maxed out my 50lb scales, with heaps of it still on the ground so we were guessing around 65-70lb (that’s one ticked of my bucket list for the year a tope over 60lb)! We attempted to release, as she was heavy in pup but the waves kept washing her up. We tried so hard to get her swimming and were soaked to our waist. After then thinking, ‘Bummer, I’ll be eating fish for weeks,’ we got a calm break in the waves and were able to coax the massive fish into swimming away. What a relief to see her swimming happily past the drop off and away to hopefully drop her pups and carry on life! Greg went on to land a nice fish of about 19lb, and I got another that went 15lb! In all, it was a great last minute decision and one I’ll remember for a while to come. Next on the bucket list… hmmm. Do I target the land based mako, the rig over 30lb, or the kingi from a Canterbury beach? We will see!

Dante ticks off elephant Donald Searles

Dante has liked fishing with me for sometime now, but due to a health condition hasn’t had much time out fishing so decided he wanted to try again. We packed the car and headed to Kaikoura for a moki fish but, not even getting a bite, gave up after a couple of hours and headed to another spot at Conway Flat to try for an elephant fish or two, as they were on his list to catch. We duly arrived and commenced setting up the rods. While baiting my second rod, the first bent over and loaded up. After a gutsy fight the fish weakened and I managed to get it turned and finally ashore. It was a reasonable rig and a good start to the session. Then my second rod bent and I was in again. This time I landed a small elephant fish. They say things come in threes and it was Dante’s rod that bent over next. It actually pulled out of the ground so we knew we had a good fish to contend with. With my help, Dante landed his first elephant fish - just the tonic he needed.

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Once hooked twice shy Frank Cartwright

When I was a high school student, a mate and I biked from Dunedin, via Port Chalmers to Aramoana at the head of Otago Harbour to fish for blue cod and butterfish. It was a steep, hilly ride to Port Chalmers, as the current harbourside motorway had yet to be designed and built but having arrived at Port Chalmers we found the road to Aramoana was a further challenge. It was narrow, corrugated and gravelled with many tight corners making it hazardous for push-bikers. Fortunately, we arrived without incident and once at the Aramoana breakwater, we set up our rods for butterfish. I also cast a cod line into the sea but as I did, an errant hook snagged the middle finger of my right hand. Deeply embedded and not knowing how to extract it, I had to tough it out until I could return to

Dunedin and get medical attention. In spite of this painful handicap, I managed to get a good bag of fish and in the late afternoon we packed up our gear, secured it firmly to our bikes and set off on the return journey. However, it was one fraught with the greatest discomfort. Due to the position of the offending hook, I was unable to properly grip the handlebar and each time I knocked my finger I winced in pain but stoically persevered until I got to the Dunedin Hospital Outpatients’ Department, where the offending hook was removed. What bliss to be able to get back on my bike and cycle home pain-free! Since that unfortunate incident long ago, I have managed to remain free of any further hook injury. The ‘once-bitten-twice-shy’ syndrome seems to have paid off but had I

known how to remove an impaled fish hook when I was at Aramoana, I could have saved myself a great deal of inconvenience and discomfort. Removing an impaled fish hook in the field A barbed hook has impaled itself somewhere in your person, or perhaps a fishing mate but safe removal can be a relatively straight forward task with a little first aid know-how. First, cut the hook from the line and then make a loop about 10cm long out of a short length of line. Pass it under the hook, then up to the top of the hook bend. See Step 1. Note the loop of line is at the top of the hook bend and the recommended direction of pull is upwards and backwards, although most articles dealing with self-help

hook extraction suggest having the line at the back of the bend and pulling straight back. This is not the most effective way. Press firmly down on the eye of the hook so it presses into the flesh of the affected finger, or wherever, and continue to press as you carry out Step 2. Then, with a firm grip on the loop, whip it upwards and backwards and the hook will exit. Tip: If you are required to remove a hook from a mate, just as you are about to whip it out, step on their foot. The distraction works like a charm and chances are he won’t even notice the hook is now in your possession, but the best way to avoid problems in the field is to fish with barb-less hooks. It also pays to flatten any barbed hooks with pliers. Prevention is better than cure - right?

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Holiday season is here and that hopefully means more time to get out on the water. Here are a few tips that will help improve your time on the water. • When applying sunscreen don’t forget the backs of your hands. These are exposed to the full intensity of the sun when paddling, so make sure they are protected. • When you have applied your sunscreen (and waited a bit for it to absorb into your skin) grab a handful of sand and rub it around your palms to remove any sunscreen residue. This stops your hands from slipping on your paddle shaft.

you will feel much more confident, not to mention the fact that you’ll be safer on the water. • Aim to be visible when on the water. Some good ways to be visible are to wear a bright hat, wear a top with hi-viz sleeves, attach a flag to your kayak or use a paddle with bright blades. Enjoy your paddling and be safe out there.

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• If your kayak has a hatch or two, make sure the lid is firmly closed so that water cannot enter your kayak. Likewise, if you have a drain plug fitted, ensure it is completely screwed shut. • If you have never capsized your kayak before, give it a try. Pick a warm day with no wind (or a light onshore breeze) and try it close to shore. Tip your kayak over and practice getting back on again. As soon as you have tipped over, grab your kayak so that is cannot blow away from you. Practice doing this so that it becomes instinctive. If you spend some time practicing getting back on your kayak,

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Innovation and technology have been at the vanguard of recent hunting developments, with night vision and thermal imaging attracting a lot of attention. The jury is divided on the ethics of using it, potential applications, and whether or not is gives the hunter an unfair advantage or, conversely, dumbs down their skill set. Putting debate to one side, Crimpy took a thermal imager into the field with an open mind and came away with some startling revelations.

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FIELD TEST: The spiker remained hidden until revealed by the Pulsar thermal imager.

PULSAR QUANTUM XD38S A P P L I C AT I O N I utilised the Pulsar Quantum XD38s thermal imager in two different situations: daylight hunting red deer and goats with Daniel in Kaikoura and on a night pest control exercise culling hares on a vineyard. The objective was to test ease of use, efficacy, and get a sense of potential value in the field.

which were not visible through the binoculars. It set us up for a stalk later on. Another time I spotted one deer, but a quick scan revealed another three obscured in close proximity. I found that I quickly fell into a rhythm of using a combination of my natural hunting skills and senses, and the thermal imager so, for Pulsar Quantum HD38S

IN THE FIELD While advanced technology, the Pulsar Quantum XD38s is straightforward to use with minimal functions to master. Mine carried a small compact recorder, which was excellent for recording action for later entertainment, reference, or analysis. Once calibrated, it is easy to focus, manipulate contrast, and determine animals in the close to medium distance (out to 350m), but it did take me a while to read at greater distances (500+), particularly when scouring distant scrubby faces where animals appeared small and there was competition from rocks with retained heat. This was less of a problem with animals in distant vegetation, such as manuka faces, as the contrast was more obvious. In the mid range, deer stood out like dogs’ balls through moderate to thick vegetation and was easy to scan a large area and quickly determine what held animals. This would be ideal for locating the likes of sika, reds, and fallow in areas of scattered manuka etc. On one occasion I spotted three deer on a terrace under beech trees,

Deer clearly picked up by the thermal imager.

me, it became an extension of my hunting. Daniel shot his first red after a ‘natural’ stalk without the aid of the Pulsar, taking a hind with a heart shot at 100m on the bush edge on dusk. Watching through the bino’s I was confident the animal was dead on its feet, as it did the classic ‘kick’ and run, but our hunting companion was concerned it was wounded and we’d lose it in the scrub. Without moving, I was able to use the thermal imager to locate the deer in the manuka and determine that it was dead. Brilliant - no dog required! I later went on to bag a spiker sighted previously on the terrace.

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For pest control on the hares, the thermal image and night vision gear was unbelievable. We were able to systematically work the vineyard in the dark, sighting animals out to 250m on the rolling estate and closing to shooting range undetected. In an area that had perviously been heavily shot, this increased the kill rate from 1 - 2 per evening shot, to around 20 after dark!

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The Pulsar Quantum XD38s is top line technology and fits the price brand of other premium brands such as Swarovski and Zeiss, so is well within the range of discerning hunters. There is no doubt it works amazingly well and has untold applications. It certainly opens hunting to new dimensions and is here to stay, but should be seen as an aid and not a replacement for good skills. Negatives? It is another device to carry and worry about in the field; I found it a pain switching between binos’ and thermal imager, but regular use should iron out minor management issues. For me, it wouldn’t replace the magic and anticipation of old fashioned stalking but, even then, it has proven uses. For varmint hunting and pest control at night - I could see myself getting addicted to this as another pursuit. For hunting whitetail on Stewart Island, sika in the bush … While the images are black and white, debate over this new technology is not. Bottom line; would I have a set in my kit to use where and when I saw fit? Absolutely!

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OVERVIEW: HOWA M-1500 .243 Daryl Crimp

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Howa rifles are proving very popular as dependable and accurate throughout a range of calibres. A versatile performer worth considering for a range of applications is the Howa M -1500 .243. It is a very popular calibre for young hunters and newbies because of the light recoil, while retaining good killing power for small to medium game. Seasoned hunters enjoy the flat trajectory and accuracy of this calibre, which, when coupled with low recoil, makes it a good tool for precise shot placement.

A really nice feature of all the Howa short action calibre rifles is the new detachable mag kits: these polymer body magazines turn a four round box magazine into a high capacity detachable, with five round and 10 round options. Conversion is straight forward and only takes minutes. The conversion kits also work on all older Howa models. The new magazines come with a special trigger guard housing that replaces the existing floor plate of your Howa. Exclusive distributor of the ammo boost kits, Cameron Sports, also offer Ammo Boost

For the average hunter or newbie, Howa packages with bipod, suppressor, and Terra Scope or Nikko Stirling Gameking, are priced very competitively, but it is also a good rifle to ‘pimp’ for those who have other gear preferences. Howa are solid rifles of rugged construction, so perfectly suit New Zealand conditions. Stock finishes come in a range of options, but the Hogue over-moulded is popular. It is basically a fibreglass chassis with a rubber moulded finish, giving it a nice feel and firm grip. It also softens any knocks of rocks, trees, or pack structures, which is a minor point but important in close stalking situations. I have shot the .223 and found it to group tightly, good subMOA at 100 yards. This would be expected across the range. The trigger is factory set at 2 1/2 pound, which should deliver crisp release and aid accurate shot placement.

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Young fellow’s fallow first Daniel Crimp (12 years)

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Having shot two fallow deer at Fairmead and learned some skills from Richard, I was now ready to shoot one in the wild. Dad organised a hunt with our mate, Karl, so evening found us shouldering our rifles and heading across the paddock toward a farm track that led up the hill. I was carrying my Browning X-Bolt .223, which I like because it is not too heavy but deadly accurate. I had already shot three deer and four goats with it, almost all neck shots. Stumbling our way up the hill, we looked over the bank and saw a wild fallow. We dropped low and crawled to a spot where we could get a better look. Suddenly there were four deer there, not one. Dad said to take the yearling hind and

Daniel, fully equipped with his Browning X-Bolt .223 and Ridgeline hunting clobber, takes his first wild fallow.

while I was waiting for the deer to turn side on, I spotted a spiker closer. Dad said to shoot it, because it was what we were after. “Shall I shoot it in the neck?” I asked. “If you think you can hit it,” Dad said nervously. I dropped the crosshairs down to the base of the neck, took a deep breath, breathed out and squeezed the trigger. “Bang!” The animal dropped to the ground, dead as a dodo (as Dad always says!). I was ecstatic - my first wild fallow! Good luck Dad - now it’s your turn.

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Bugga Me! Kim Swan

Pearl is being a blond. She may be a dog but she’s an off-white dog today. If she would just slow down and think a little she would save a lot of time and energy. Alas slow is not Pearl’s style, never has been. While the young off-white bitch runs in ever increasing circles, sprinting up hill and down dale, her retired grandfather ignores her. The old fella is not Pearl’s usual running mate. I’ve brought him along, as her usual mate is severely lame. He is ancient and unfit but I know he’ll back her in battle. In his prime he didn’t need backing, he could do it all but his prime was long long ago. There’s a dead cow on the flat. Overnight, wild pigs have picked its bones and chewed its skin. They’ve rummaged around in its ribcage and dined on tidbits and maggots. There are hoofprints aplenty and muddy trails leading towards differing catchments left, right and centre. The hurtling blond has headed left, looping up either side of the gully like a skateboarder in a half-pipe. Old Bugs is still ignoring her. He’s studying the sign, peering at it as intently as an elderly gent who’s forgotten his reading glasses. He doesn’t need to see too well to decipher what is written in the mud. His nose tells him plenty. He finds what he needs leading up the left hand gully. He’s got no skateboard, he’s got no walking-frame but he’s got experience and will. Pearl is gone, vanished. She’s careened through a back passage over into the centre catchment. Bugs doesn’t know or care. He continues to keep contact with the only set of hoofprints which excite his senses. Of all the prints in the mud he’s chosen the biggest set to follow. And follow he does - across creeks, around rock slides, along cattle trails - steady as can be with his human tagging along behind. Back in the gnarly country Bugs picks up the pace, then he vanishes too. I catch a glimpse of him, a flash through a gap in the manuka. He’s flying. Ahead I hear a splash in the creek, then another. Silence. Absolute silence has a way of extending time. Each tick of a watch, each thump of a heartbeat seems inexcusably slow. For me the world is standing still, my dogs, both of them, are fuelled with adrenaline and they’re redlining rev counters. In the centre catchment Pearl is running down her quarry, in the left catchment Bugs has tracked down he of the big hoofprints. Boris boosts across the creek, bounds up the bank and slides

Bugs has a well earned rest.

through a fence. Bugs can no longer boost or bound but once he’s clambered through the fence the uphill angle eases and he accelerates towards the big hairy buttocks disappearing into the manuka. His teeth may be worn but he still has bite. When it comes to boar’s bums Bugs’ motto has always been, ‘apply teeth, apply brakes and haul arse.’ Dog and pig somersault to a halt. Bugs steps back and begins to bail. Boris, angry and confrontational, stands his ground. It’s about then the dog’s human lets out an audible gasp before getting all teary eyed. “Bugga me, you old legend!” It’s a quick scurry through the fence and up the hill to the manuka edge. Here the scene is an old tan dog wagging his tail, while bailing a big pale coloured boar. Is it blue, is it brown? It’s not quite light enough to see but it’s big and it’s bold and Bugs is nervous. He knows he’s not the dog he used to be. I hurry. I’m nervous too. I also know Bugs is not the dog he used to be. He’s almost deaf, almost blind and his reactions are slowed by an unwilling body.

Sure enough, sensing a break in the dog’s concentration the boar attacks. Mouth open, yelling abuse, he chases the old fella and does his best to grab him. Bugs sidesteps, then heads towards me, asking silently for some back-up. It’s then the boar becomes aware of my presence. He gives me the look I know all too well. Uh-oh, I’ve been spotted. I have just a blink to get the rifle to my shoulder and my scope centred before the impending charge-down. Poor light and pale pig are no excuse, if I don’t get it right it will be my big hairy buttocks feeling teeth. Luckily I have back-up by way of a fast-flying projectile, it enters Boris’s brow and he’s down for all time. As he’s done hundreds of times before, Bugs responds to my shot and grabs the downed pig. Because its brain-shot, it bucks and kicks like the proverbial headless chicken. Boris and the old dog slide down the hill and into the fence before they both run out of steam. Exhausted and sore, Bugs lies beside his dead foe. My grand 15-year-old dog has bagged a boar one last time.

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Amberley Beach Salmon Shakedown Malcolm Halstead

SURFCASTING COMPETITION Sunday 17 January 2016

The 23rd annual Surfcasting Competition will be held at Amberley Beach on the Sunday 17 January, 2016. Fishing time is from 8.00am to 3.00pm. The competition is one of Amberley District Lion’s major annual fundraising events and iconic event to the Hurunui District. Not just a surfcasting contest, it attracts several hundred contestants, accompanied by that many spectators and family members who enjoy a day out at the beach. There is a full range of excellent prizes for fish caught and lucky ticket draws, with Lions’ philosophy to make the prizes relevant to surfcasting and fishing where possible. The organisers also ensure that all children take a prize of some sort home. Last year it was a perfect nor’west day for the event and it was a great day for junior champion, Devon Stainton. Using local knowledge, Devon caught four fish, one mullet and three kahawai, to take out the junior section. He also had the greatest catch rate on the day. Well done Devon. Tickets are on sale now at Arthur Burkes in Amberley, Hamills in Rangiora and Fishermans’ Loft in Christchurch. Put a ring around the calendar now and make this a feature of your summer. See you there.

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Malcolm with the That first trip of the season is always salmon that nearly a bit of a shakedown for me; the one ended in a full where I discover missing or damaged body cavity search. gear! It is also time to get used to casting the 12 foot surf rod again, making sure the ABU7000 is all good, and that I have plenty of 55 gram ticers. So I decided on an early trip to the Hurunui mouth to iron out any glitches before the main run. I headed north, with the quad bike on the trailer, doing a mental check that I had packed everything. Mistake number one was leaving behind the bottle of frozen water to keep the catch cold. At the end of the Nape Nape road I unloaded the quad and set off up the beach. It is always a stunning time as the growing light on the horizon heralds a new day. A few seagulls kept me company and once at the mouth I parked the quad in amongst a few others. Mistake number two came to fruition, as I fumbled about rigging up my gear without my glasses; they were still in the Hilux. By using big tails on my knots I soon got there and was ready to go. Looking down the rod, my heart sank as mistake three became obvious, the eye on my rod was at a peculiar angle and loose. Nothing I could do about that so I stunned when line peeled from the ABU. as mistake five was leaving my licence decided to press on. back in the Hilux. This would really make ‘Shit,’ I thought, ‘this feels like the real The first few casts went surprising well his day and could possibly lead to a full thing - a salmon!’ I backed the pressure and all too soon I was casting well out blown cavity search for me! However, I off and let the fish lead me up the beach. into the surf and retrieving like a true could not believe it when he completely Another angler came to offer support. He professional! While they are a hassle ignored me, obviously still focussed on handed his rod to another angler and, when salmon fishing, I was very pleased his beloved kahawai. as I got my fish into the wash, tailed it with the sheer numbers of kahawai and pushed it onto dry land. You bloody Now with all the glitches out of the way about. These are great in the smoker so a beauty, day one of the season and a nice I am ready to begin a full on assault of few ended up in the chilly bin. salmon to take home. I thanked my new the salmon - watch this space. Deciding a break was in order I headed mate and proudly carried my catch back back to the quad and got my faithful to the bike thinking the Fish & Game thermos out for a coffee while the sun ranger will have some fun with this one, came out. Mistake four, as a gluggy mess came out into my cup; the bloody milk must have been off! Back to the fishing - NOT! This was interrupted by an over zealous Fish & Game Quality Custom Made Trailers ranger who proceeded to lecture me on humane ways of killing kahawai, which I apparently was not doing. He was particularly proud of the Fish & Game logo on his jacket, From OLD to NEW which he had great pleasure in We can get your sorted showing the world. Half of me • Trailers & Accessories wanted to suggest he partake in • Advice sex and travel, but the mellow • Repairs half let him have is rant before • Parts I wandered away to continue • Car Trailers fishing. • Quad Bike Trailers On my next cast to a school of Dunlea Products and Mudgway Trailers is a family owned kahawai I hooked up and, not and operated New Zealand business, based in Kaikoura. taking it too seriously, only gave Call in and see us, we are happy to help. a half hearted strike. Wanting to 66 Beach Rd, Kaikoura, 0800 66 77 33 get the fish in quickly, I applied a bit of pressure and was dunlea@dunlea.co.nz - www.mudgway.co.nz

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Successful Surfcaster: Ian Graham Woodend, North Canterbury resident, Ian is a very successful fisher of the Canterbury area The Fishing Paper: What is your first memory of fishing? Ian: At the age of nine back in England, my Dad introduced me to fishing in 1974 – off the harbour wall at Rye Harbour, Sussex. Impatiently waiting for my Dad to cast for me, I just dropped my line down the side of the sea wall and something grabbed it (probably a bass) then headed for France. The fish didn’t get hooked, but one nine-year-old boy did! TFP: What stages have you passed through on your fishing journey? Ian: I grew up surfcasting on the Suffolk shingle beaches on the east coast of England in the cold winter months for whiting and cod. A top distance caster of the time, Maurice Johnson, taught me how to cast and I still use his methods today. We came to New Zealand in 1994 and it is very much home now. While the basic surfcasting skills are the same, it involved learning all about the new species of fish here and where, when and how to catch them. I learned a lot from a couple of Kaiapoi surfcasters, Jeff Norrie and Kevin Dolheguy in those early days. TFP: What has been your most successful day surfcasting? Ian: Depends how you define success. Any day I catch the type of fish I’m after is a success. Even days when I get nothing, but just enjoy being on the beach are successful in a way. In terms of weight of fish, on one recent trip to a local beach, I caught a 12lb elephant fish and 4 rig of 11lbs, 13lbs, 18lbs and 21lbs in the space of four hours so that would be right up there. TFP: What is your most favoured rig for surfcasting? Ian: I make all my own rigs and traces mostly simple one or two dropper rigs. The dropper length and hook size is determined by what type of fish I’m after and what bait I’m going to use. I also make up pulley rigs to use when I need to cast long distances or

want to use a really big bait. TFP: What brand of rod and reel do you favour? Ian: I built all three of my surfcasters, they are 14½ft long - 12ft Kilwell blanks and 2½ft duralumin butt sections with machined spigots. It gives that extra bit of satisfaction to land a big fish on a rod I built myself. Penn and Mitchell reels are my favourites, they are well designed and very rugged. TFP: What baits do you mainly use for surfcasting? Ian: Depends on what type of fish I’m after. My favourites are crab, prawn, mussel, pipi, kahawai and pilchard. I only buy the pilchards and prawns, either catching or collecting the rest myself is part of the fun. TFP: What is your top tip for surfcasting success? Ian: Never stop trying to learn. Do your homework and start by asking yourself four questions: 1) What am I trying to catch? 2) What does it eat? 3) Where do you find that food? 4) What time of day or night is that type

of fish most active? Answer those and you’ll be well on the way to figuring out what bait to use, some spots to try and the time of day to go there. Then get the best rod and reel you can afford and take the time to look after them. TFP: Do you have favourite surfcasting spots and how do you fish these places? Ian: Like everyone, I have my favourite spots. Part of the fascination is always trying to find new places too. I like to fish with two or three rods, cast out different distances, with different baits on. This increases your chances of finding something that works, even on the days when your target species just isn’t around. TFP: What aspects of preparing for a surfcasting trip are the most important for you? Ian: Watch the weather patterns in the week leading up to heading out. The likely weather, in conjunction with the time of year and the type of fish you’re after will narrow down the choice of venues to a few beaches where conditions will be in your favour.

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TFP: What other forms of fishing do you pursue? Ian: It’s all surfcasting through the summer months. In winter, there aren’t so many surf species around to catch so I enjoy heading down to the Twizel canals chasing salmon and just relaxing in the scenery down there. I also love fishing the small lakes in McKenzie Country for trout. TFP: Besides fishing what else do you like to do in the outdoors? Ian: Veggie gardening – we grow most of our own veggies in summer – and walking, especially along a beach or through native bush. TFP: What do you think of the present state of the Canterbury fishery? Ian: I love it. We have so many different types of beaches in Canterbury – sandy, shingle, rocky, shallow, deep – which means the area is home to a wide variety of fish. Then there’s Banks Peninsula, which is totally different to anything else along this coastline. There is always somewhere new to try here and new knowledge to be gained.

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I remember going into Henderson’s years ago to buy a set line and John saying, “Nah Fizz, you don’t want one of those bloody things - all you’ll catch are sharks ’n’ shit!” Well, I eventually succumbed to temptation and bought a set line, and have had a lot of fun with it. To a degree, John’s words were prophetic because the damn thing has caught a lot of sharks ’n’ shit! We have caught the odd table fish but nothing to set the world on fire, so when we heard of the snapper bonanza in Tasman Bay, we figured a little sortie from Blenheim might be in order. Nothing like a little midnight raid, a skirmish in the darkness to rattle the natives! After leaving Marlborough in the dead of night, we were on the water off Rabbit Island by daybreak. Admittedly, we’d got the good oil on where to go from Nelsonian, Pete Ferris, and

roped in another couple of natives to do the heavy lifting, so had Rodney Woolf and Paul Cameron on board. The set line was duly laid and then we moved off to give the rod fishing a nudge. We only caught one snapper on the rod but some nice gurnard and a few fiery kahawai made that part of the exercise worthwhile. Lifting the set line, we straight away knew our fortunes had turned; to sit in the calm of Tasman Bay and feel action on the line, the telltale tug of snapper, and a fair amount of weight, was a great experience. Snapper after snapper came aboard to the usual excited banter and I have to say, I’m now hooked. It was good to finally get some good action on the set line, but now we want to experience some real rod action. Time for another raid!

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The kingies are here, now what? Mark Roden

The inevitable excitement that builds around the annual appearance of kingfish in shallow was tempered this season because of the later arrival of these fish due to weather. So now things are heating up, let’s look at spearfishing strategies for targeting kingfish. On a big day, I’d start with a ‘stop off’ at a known kingie spot: I say ‘stop off’ because if the fish aren’t there, I give it twenty minutes and move on. I know I’m impatient - probably why I’m a hopeless line fisherman. Everyone gear up and get in the water together, and stay close. Kingfish are curious but their attention span is even shorter than mine. A school might only do one pass and if everyone is geared up, guns loaded, and float lines untangled and strung out, the chances are

greater that everyone will see the fish. It’s also a lot safer when everyone can see what is going on and good to have backup if you get a fish on and it looks like it might break free. A second shot really subdues a fish and guarantees it getting boated. After about 15 minutes, human nature being what it is, guys start to swim off in different directions. There is nothing worse than one guy getting back to the boat and saying: “I was surrounded by big fish, but I’d just missed a blue cod and didn’t have my gun loaded, and you guys were miles away…” Sticking together increases everyone’s chances. Kingies will come to you and the more splashing and action the better. Adopt the ‘one up one down’ technique, basically using your This is when judgement kicks in.

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buddy as a big lure; watch as he is surfacing and the fish will sometimes appear under him, either attracted by his big fins or thinking he is another big predator that might drop something. Fish are good at getting behind you. If you drop down, don’t eyeball them or try to swim after them. Drop to seven or eight metres, level out, then start looking; they will find you. If a school swims by, this is where your judgment kicks in: do I spear the first one I see, wait for the bigger one, or just watch and hope they’ll swim around for ages? Your call, but if it’s your first time, my advice is to shoot the closest legal fish you see. Then all hell will break loose; these fish go ballistic, so let your gun go, let the float line run through your

fingers, keeping moderate tension on it, and try to steer the fish away from rocks where it will wrap the line and rip the spear out. Get to the surface, call out to your buddy, work the fish, and get it close; it will often get a second wind when it sees you up close, so be ready. You have to be aggressive at this point, get the fish in a bear hug, grab your knife and iki it – job almost done. Get back to the boat, untangle the inevitable mess of lines and get the fish on ice! Don’t leave it on the deck while you jump in for another look; these fish go off real quick. So what’s the best way to prepare kingfish? Talk to Crimpy!

Lenny’s Rig lucky for Lindsay Ron Prestage

Lindsay Stuart has been taking me out into Tasman Bay recently aboard his mussel sourcing boat, Victory. However it has been the passengers who have been pulling in the snapper, much to skipper Lindsay’s chagrin. On closer inspection of Lindsay’s gear after a couple of dud sessions for him, I was horrified to discover blunt hooks and poorly tied traces! I decided to set him up with a decent bait runner set, terminating with a brand new Lenny’s Rig. This rig, developed by Lenny Smith, consists of a three-way swivel and two

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traces of varying lengths with a ball sinker on the main line above the three-way swivel. I use fluorocarbon for the traces. Kevin Bannan and I first saw the effectiveness of Lenny’s set up years ago when we regularly fished Kenepuru Sound. Lenny often outscored us with our conventional straylines. Sometimes Lenny would have a sinker of 4oz! Anyway, once Lindsay utilised Lenny’s Rig, he hooked into the snapper, easily outscoring the rest of us on his boat and getting his share of the snapper bonanza going on in Tasman Bay again this year.

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Monster no match for SAVAGE angler

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Bryce Helms

After last month’s article on canal fishing at night - Midnight Monsters, little could I imagine how prophetic my words would be. The day had been hard, with only a few little salmon and a couple of trout to show for my efforts, but as soon as the sun slipped behind the mountains, it was as though someone flicked a switch; the fishing became electric. A change of softbaits made the difference, the Lumo Soft 4Play firing up the fish! A few nice salmon were the warm up, then a huge 25lb+ brown came to the bank at around 11pm. Any other night this would have been by far the highlight but not tonight... The fishing went a little quiet after this, so I gambled on fishing further down the Ohau Canal and it paid dividends BIG dividends! A super aggressive take on the third cast woke me up - big time - these fish really do hit these Savage Gear lures hard! It was immediately clear that this was a fish with some serious weight to it. The ensuing battle was immense and made more difficult by the multiple cables and obstructions throughout the canal. After 45 minutes of ducking, weaving and hanging on for dear life, the fish finally gave in and came to the bank. The fish looked huge in the water but it wasn’t until it was lifted onto the bank that the true scale of it was revealed - it was enormous! After a quick measure, the fish was weighed, tipping the scales at 19.2kg, or 43lb 5oz, a potential world record fish! The current all-tackle record stands at 19.1kg, but to kill such a majestic fish for bragging rights doesn’t seem right to me so I made the call to send the big girl back.

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Remember to kiss the wife too! In a recent edition of Angling Times I read of an angler who’s wife had divorced him on the grounds of ‘abandonment’ because he was off fishing all the time. This bloke was a carp angler who, by his own admission, “Just wanted to fish,” and was camped out on the bank ‘almost every night’. The story came to light when a fellow angler spotted an unusual gold coloured clip on the handle of his landing net. This, he revealed, was his old wedding ring, which he had melted down to make the net clip as he didn’t want to waste the metal! Now we might think this chap had a screw loose somewhere but I’m sure many anglers reading this paper can understand that powerful urge we feel to go fishing. It must be something to do with the hunter-gatherer instinct. (By the way, I’d be interested to hear from you women anglers out there if this is just a man thing or if it’s the same for you?). Anyway, back to the topic of this article: the fish/wife balance...

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Last March, I had a friend visit from the UK. A fanatical angler, John is cast from the same mould as Jeremy Wade of River Monsters fame. While we fished, John told me of his trip that had started with trout fishing in the Falkland Islands and, after snapper, kingies and stingray in Nelson, would take him on to Australia and Thailand before returning home after a total of 10 weeks away. During this time his wife had celebrated her 60th birthday, and because John wasn’t home, she had flown to Europe to spend her birthday with their son! I felt shocked and guilty to have been part of his plan; surely he could have scheduled his trip around the birthday? But John insisted the window of opportunity was right, and while there had been a little ‘discussion’ around the subject, his wife had understood. Now the crux of this story is that while John is clearly driven by that powerful instinct to go and catch fish, he is also a caring and devoted husband who obviously gets the point that our first character missed. When we go fishing we are meeting a need, primeval or otherwise, that gives us a sense of inner satisfaction crucial for happiness and well-being. The significant other in our lives has needs too and, likewise, these must be met. John and his wife are one of the loveliest couples I know. They might have different interests but they share a two-way understanding of how important these are for their individual contentment and success as a partnership. So consider, as we make our New Year resolutions, every time you kiss a fish, behind those wet lips there’s a good woman (or man) to be grateful for!

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Black Magic has further increased their range of trout/ salmon spinners for this season. The introduction of the successful Spinsect lure a couple of seasons back, with its 6g and 12g options, has been bolstered by three new colours in a 28g weight. They are a great casting lure and have a spectacular action with their spinning blade. Like the smaller version, they are fitted with a treble hook. These are a great option for salmon and they would no doubt be very effective on kahawai too. As well as the Spinsects, Black Magic is making a real splash with their new Enticer spinners. These can be used in both casting and trolling applications and are available in either 7g or 12g weights. The lures shape gives them a ‘fluttering’ action, but what’s striking about them is the quality of the finish. They come in five particularly lifelike and enticing juvenile fish imitations. Both weights are rigged with treble hooks, but these can easily be changed out for single hooks if preferred.

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Daryl Crimp

he commercial fishing industry is often seen as a giant, faceless, monolithic entity that doesn’t rate high in public opinion. Certainly history can point to damning examples of exploitation, gold rush style practises, overfishing, and loose management structures. However, constantly parroting history and looking backwards is seldom useful, and the commercial fishing sector has long since moved on from that, with a firm view now of managing resources into the future. It is also no longer useful to view the industry as a single entity, because it is multifaceted and complex, and has seen and will continue to see dramatic changes. It is an industry that has grown up and now recognises that it is one stakeholder in a shared fishery, and there is a growing desire to work collaboratively with recreational fishers and others to better manage resources going forward.

‘Feelers’ on the pulse

Certain areas within the commercial sector operate autonomously, have quite significant responsibilities, and many are undertaking some amazing initiatives. One such example is CRAMAC 5, but before we can understand what the organisation is about, we need to first understand what it is and how it came about. During the unregulated days, the commercial competitive race for rock lobster saw the resource fished down to critical levels. It became apparent that better management was required than what the Ministry of Fisheries

was able to achieve at the time. When quota was introduced in 1990, the industry recognised lobster as a single species fishery and the New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council was formed - NZ RLIC. Lobster quota was given the acronym CRA and the country was divided into nine commercial fishing areas, each being designated a number e.g. CRA 5. The industry council, NZ RLIC, then went about establishing management advisory groups for each area, which they called CRAMACs; the acronym standing for CRA (lobster quota species) Management Advisory Council. In 1997 CRAMAC 5 was formally constituted, with the responsibility of managing commercial lobster fishing in the CRA 5 area: The area from Farewell Spit to the Waitaki River mouth. This regional style of management has proved very successful because it relies heavily on a grass roots knowledge base: for example, CRAMAC 5 comprises a committee of eight members, made up from quota owners, fishermen, and processors, each from a different port along the coastline. This allows the committee to keep in touch with what is happening locally and maintain a ‘feelers on the pulse’ style of management: those directly involved with the resource have an active role in the decision making process. This is quite logical because, collectively, the current committee has 250 years experience between them! The committee meets eight times a year to discuss business. A delegate from each CRA area becomes a Director on the industry

CRAMAC 5 commitee: Trevor Burkhart; Graham Taylor; Dick Cleall; Bill Udy; Joe Hebberly Jnr.; (Joe Senior absent ) Geof Basher (Chairman); Larnce Wichman (Secretary, NZRLIC Director); Ted Collins (Lifetime Member, ex Chairman); Paul Reinke.

council’s board (NZ RLIC), which then ensures each region input into managing the industry at a national level, not just locally.

Productive decision making From the critical levels of the uncontrolled competitive era, the new structure has progressed the industry back to a viable and sustainable fishery. The initial task was to understand the fishery, collect data relating to commercial performance: lobster growth rates, movements, sex ratios, handling damage, pot lifts, and what was kept and put back in the sea. To achieve this, a voluntary logbook programme was established, which covered 70% of the commercial fleet and gathered data in all harvesting areas. This quickly led to significant changes in practices, like the introduction of escapement gaps,

which allowed all the small lobster to escape from the pot. Only lobster two to three years below the minimum legal size (MLS) were captured, to be later returned, effectively reducing stress, damage, and fatalities due to handling and predation. The impact was dramatic and immediate, resulting in the practice being passed into regulation.

The baptism of fire At the local level, CRAMAC 5 adopted a collegial approach, realising the shared fishery had many stakeholders, including recreational. The first priority was to understand the lobster resource, exactly who used it and how, so the committee took time to meet with the recreational fishing and diving public, which wasn’t a pleasant task but a baptism of fire. The committee, grass-roots people themselves, realised they had

dirty laundry to air in terms of past bad performances, but took it on the chin, acknowledged past grievances, and then looked to the future with a commitment to correct the past.

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Cicadas & suckers Tony Orman

I started with a cicada and a dropper of a stonefly nymph. A brownie sidled up under the cicada, rose and I missed the take completely. I resolved there and then to get rid of the dropper! Off it came and I fished just a cicada. Five-metres upstream I spied a good fish in front of a submerged boulder. The fish rose to the fly, I paused before tightening and was hooked. The brown burst out of the water - once, twice - then dashed across river and the fly came away. I reeled in. As I did, I noticed the fish come back and resume its original lie. The fish wasn’t sulking either, as you might’ve expected. Worth a try, so I tossed the cicada up to it again, but failed to get a second response. I changed to a nymph. The fish had it in a flash and a thrilling tussle ensued. On landing, it was about 2.5kg at a guess. That fish had a short memory or was it just a stupid one? How often do you solidly hook a fish, play it for a minute or two, have it get off and then immediately hook it again?

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Norfolk Island

Fishing Bonanza Gerard Hindmarsh

Norfolk Island is a virgin fishery. Thanks mainly to no permitted commercial activity in its massive Inshore Fishery Zone, along with a Pacific-tempered subtropical climate, which limits local boats getting out to around 50 days a year. The 8km x 3km island, our closest Pacific neighbour, has largely escaped nearly every major cyclone in recent times but good sustained blows can whip up the water for days. We get lucky when the wind suddenly drops, giving us a two day window to get out. Charter Marine, operated by Dave and Jackie Bigg, is one of three charter fishing boats working around the island. Like on Niue, boats get crane launched direct into the water, on Norfolk at either Kingston or Cascade Pier, boat trailers never touching sea water. Seven of us climb into the 7.5m-long twin outboard Amberjack, which is suspended alongside the pier. With well-oiled procedure, Jackie wastes no time lowering us into the water using her 4WD, which is attached via a steel cable over the crane. As soon as we unhook the strop, Dave takes off into the Pacific. Before we even hit 300 metres from shore, a huge fluttering flock of white-capped noddy birds indicate kingfish feeding on baitfish. Trolling produces immediate results and we excitedly haul in 60 of the fish in just over one hour. Next we head several kilometres offshore, throwing out a sea anchor and haul up 45 big sweet lip trumpeter, more correctly red throat emperor (Lethrinus Miniatus), always two at a time and sometimes just the heads if big sharks were passing. A pretty average catch, Dave informs me.

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Pup groper is the colloquial term given to juvenile hapuku. Their slender elongated body and distinctive overshot bottom jaw easily identify them. The hapuku has distinctive counter-shaded body markings- blue-grey to grey brown on the top, with the bottom clearly separated and tending from grey to white. A slow growing species that can attain sizes of over 50kg, the pups commonly fit in the 2-5kg range.

Hapuku are found throughout New Zealand around offshore reefs and over areas of foul. While considered a deepwater species the pups migrate in schools to shallow sandy bays in late spring through to late autumn and can be caught in as little as 5m of water. They are scavengers and will feed on a wide range of available food such as squid, crabs, fish and crayfish.

Targeting Pup Groper The pups will come in on a berley trail and mill about like snapper. Where there is one there is usually a school, so plenty of action can be expected. They are commonly caught on two hook ledger rigs with 6-8/0 recurve hooks

Other commonly caught species here are snapper, trevally, large bass, mahimahi, yellowfin tuna and marlin. Norfolk boasts the southern-most coral reefs in the whole Pacific. Back on shore, we watch as Dave neatly fillets all the fish on the filleting table on the pier, throwing the frames down to big sharks which come in on cue. We fill our plastic bags with fillets before Dave sells the rest to some of the island’s restaurant owners, who conveniently turn up. The next day we head over to Phillip Island, landing in a cove called Dar Stool, the water so clear we appear totally suspended. The ‘fisherman’s hut’ here used by locals has its own crane for lifting boats out of the water. It’s an absolutely inspiring get away location. Despite mass objections from locals, Australia plans to fully take over Norfolk on, 1 July 2016, introducing its last overseas territory to the plethora of Australia laws and income tax which currently don’t exist. Until now, there have been no fishing regulations on Norfolk - no size, no catch limit, no onerous quota or fish receiver licenses to worry about. Dave explains how from late October through to early summer, when the ‘Trumps’ are spawning, a voluntary code amongst fishermen limits catches to ‘just’ three fish bins per boat. “Everyone adheres to it too,” he said. “Fishing is more than recreation here. It’s about putting food on the table. We’ve been at it for generations and we know how to preserve the stocks.” Dave is a true-blue island character who traces his roots back to both Fletcher Christian and Matthew Quintal of the Bounty mutineers. He self-built the hull of his composite boat using Norfolk Pine like his ancestors have done for generations. His operation runs with common sense rather than arduous safety regulations and locals all participate in preserving the fishery for the benefit of all. Let’s hope Australia doesn’t wreck this brilliant fishery with regulations that favour any big boys.

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Freshwater anglers are enjoying success throughout the country over the summer holidays, with well-conditioned trout and salmon being landed. Despite the El Nino conditions currently gripping New Zealand causing problems in some areas, in others rivers and lake levels are holding up. The Eastern South Island salmon fisheries are starting to fire as the fish return from their years in the ocean. The traditional salmon rivers like the Rakaia, Rangitata and Waimakariri are always popular with anglers targeting these magnificent sports fish, but there are other opportunities. To the south, the Waitaki is always a good producer, while further north, Marlborough anglers are hoping for a repeat of their fabulous 2015 salmon season. In the North and South Islands, cicadas are making a welcome appearance and canny anglers are cashing in by targeting hungry trout with their best cicada imitation flies. The beauty of cicada fishing is that a lessthan-delicate cast is often the key to success, as the bigger the splash the cicada fly makes when it hits the water, the better. The Christmas and New Year break has proved popular with holiday makers sampling Fish & Game’s new range of freshwater fishing licences. The expanded range of nine licences was introduced following surveys to find out what anglers wanted when choosing a trout and salmon fishing licence. One new licence – the Short Break – is specifically tailored for the long holiday

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Cast Back in Time The Silver Picket Fence Ken Lloyd

My how things have changed. These days The Picket Fence is made up of anglers lining the surf, hopeful of catching a salmon or two for the season. Back in 1997 it appeared The Picket Fence had a silver tinge to it, being made up of salmon. The group photo was taken on the 27th of January and depicts some of the 11 limit bags taken on that day. The tally for the day was 47 and this still stands as the biggest catch in the surf, on the south side, since that date. Of those in the photo, only Bill Whip and myself continue to fish the Rangitata.

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1:04 1:50 2:38 3:31 4:27 5:23 6:17 0:46 1:34 2:20 3:05 3:50 4:36 5:23 0:02 0:53 1:47 2:44 3:46 4:50 5:53 0:30 1:26 2:18 3:06 3:52 4:34 5:15 5:55 0:30 1:11

Russell

2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.1 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 2.1 2.1

7:10 7:55 8:45 9:37 10:33 11:28 12:21 7:07 7:54 8:39 9:24 10:09 10:55 11:42 6:11 7:02 7:56 8:55 9:57 11:01 12:03 6:53 7:48 8:38 9:25 10:09 10:51 11:31 12:09 6:35 7:17

Burgess Island (Pokohinu) H-0:24 L-0:24 Mangonui H+0:33 L+0:45 Ngatehe Point H+1:40 L+1:41 Tryphena H-0:29 L-0:29

Group photo of 12 salmon taken from the Rangitata on 27 January 1997.

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13:25 14:09 14:55 15:44 16:35 17:28 18:21 13:11 13:59 14:47 15:33 16:20 17:08 17:57 12:31 13:21 14:14 15:10 16:09 17:11 18:12 13:02 13:58 14:49 15:37 16:23 17:06 17:47 18:27 12:48 13:27

2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 2.2 2.1

3:01 3:49 4:44 5:45 0:34 1:35 2:29 3:18 4:01 4:43 5:24 6:05 0:37 1:21 2:09 3:00 3:57 5:01 6:13 1:03 2:11 3:10 4:01 4:46 5:28 6:06 0:33 1:08 1:43 2:21 3:02

2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 3.5 3.4 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.0 3.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9

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4:13 5:03 5:58 0:44 1:42 2:36 3:27 4:14 4:57 5:39 0:14 0:56 1:39 2:25 3:13 4:07 5:07 6:13 1:03 2:10 3:13 4:09 5:00 5:46 0:22 1:02 1:38 2:14 2:49 3:27 4:09

9:11 10:01 10:58 12:03 6:51 7:52 8:45 9:30 10:12 10:52 11:32 12:13 6:47 7:32 8:20 9:12 10:11 11:18 12:30 7:27 8:33 9:29 10:16 10:59 11:38 12:15 6:42 7:17 7:53 8:31 9:13

1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.7 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.6 3.6 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.9 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0

15:25 16:16 17:13 18:14 13:09 14:08 14:58 15:43 16:25 17:06 17:48 18:31 12:55 13:41 14:30 15:24 16:24 17:29 18:40 13:41 14:44 15:39 16:27 17:11 17:51 18:29 12:50 13:25 14:01 14:41 15:25

19:12 20:02 20:50 21:38 22:25 23:13

2.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.4

18:46 19:38 20:33 21:30 22:30 23:30

0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5

19:11 20:06 20:57 21:45 22:29 23:10 23:51

2.2 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2

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3.0 2.8 2.8 2.8 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 3.6 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 3.0 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9

10:21 11:14 12:13 6:57 7:56 8:51 9:41 10:26 11:09 11:50 6:21 7:03 7:46 8:31 9:21 10:16 11:19 12:27 7:23 8:30 9:32 10:27 11:16 12:00 6:27 7:06 7:43 8:19 8:55 9:34 10:18

Anita Bay H+0:26 L+0:27 Hokitika H+0:10 L+0:10 Whanganui Inlet H-1:05 L-1:05

0.9 1.0 1.0 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.1 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 2.8 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9

16:38 17:32 18:30 13:14 14:12 15:04 15:51 16:35 17:18 18:00 12:31 13:13 13:57 14:44 15:35 16:33 17:38 18:47 13:36 14:42 15:41 16:35 17:23 18:07 12:40 13:18 13:54 14:30 15:07 15:47 16:34

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21:45 1.0 22:36 1.1 23:33 1.1

2.6 2.5 2.5 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.3 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.9 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.6

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0:59 1:43 2:31 3:23 4:19 5:15 6:09 0:28 1:16 2:01 2:46 3:31 4:16 5:02 5:50 0:43 1:36 2:32 3:34 4:38 5:41 0:10 1:07 1:59 2:47 3:31 4:13 4:54 5:34 0:25 1:05

Auckland 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 3.0 2.9

6:48 7:36 8:27 9:21 10:17 11:12 12:03 6:59 7:46 8:31 9:15 10:00 10:46 11:33 12:22 6:41 7:36 8:36 9:39 10:43 11:45 6:41 7:36 8:27 9:14 9:59 10:41 11:22 12:02 6:14 6:57

Coromandel Harbour H-0:21 L-0:15 Mansion House Bay H-0:15 L-0:04

19:14 20:10 21:00 21:46 22:29 23:11 23:54

2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5

19:15 20:02 20:52 21:46 22:46 23:52

0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.8

19:49 20:52 21:47 22:35 23:17 23:56

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4

19:06 19:43 20:20 21:00 21:44

0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0

Kawhia H+0:24 L+0:00 Opononi H+0:05 L+0:02 Patea H+0:34 L+1:00 Pouto Point H+0:41 L+0:36 Whanganui River Entrance H+0:19 L+0:28

Westport 2.7 2.5 2.5 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.4 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.6

0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

19:07 0.6 19:49 0.7

Port Taranaki

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19:47 20:33 21:22 22:13 23:05 23:57

Houhora Harbour Entrance H+0:39 L+0:28 Marsden Point H+0:00 L-0:04 Port Jackson H-0:37 L-0:36 Tutukaka Harbour H-0:15 L-0:14

Ahipara Bay H-0:15 L-0:15 Onehunga H+0:49 L+0:46 Otaki River Entrance H-0:20 L-0:20 Porirua (Mana Cruising Club) H+0:03 L-0:11 Raglan H+0:31 L+0:14

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0.6 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 0.6 0.7

Wellington

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19:28 20:23 21:15 22:03 22:48 23:31

2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0

18:42 19:25 20:11 20:59 21:52 22:51 23:55

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6

19:55 21:00 21:59 22:52 23:40

2.8 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1

18:48 19:27 20:05 20:42 21:20 22:01 22:48

0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9

Greymouth H+0:00 L+0:00 Karamea H-0:35 L-0:35

13:18 14:02 14:49 15:38 16:29 17:22 18:15 12:52 13:39 14:25 15:11 15:58 16:46 17:34 18:24 13:13 14:07 15:03 16:02 17:03 18:04 12:42 13:37 14:28 15:15 16:00 16:43 17:24 18:04 12:41 13:21

5:04 5:50 0:23 1:06 1:49 2:31 3:15 4:01 4:48 5:37 0:09 1:03 1:57 2:52 3:46 4:40 5:34 0:12 1:06 2:01 2:57 3:52 4:46 5:39 0:21 1:14 2:06 2:57 3:46 4:34 5:20

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4:26 5:14 6:04 0:43 1:32 2:20 3:09 3:55 4:40 5:25 6:12 0:45 1:34 2:24 3:15 4:09 5:06 6:05 0:48 1:47 2:46 3:43 4:37 5:28 0:04 0:52 1:37 2:22 3:06 3:51 4:37

3.0 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 3.1 3.0

19:23 20:10 20:59 21:50 22:44 23:37

0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 0.9

19:06 19:56 20:44 21:32 22:19 23:06 23:54

2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3

19:16 20:10 21:08 22:08 23:10

0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6

19:03 19:59 20:51 21:39 22:23 23:05 23:45

3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1

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18:44 0.8 19:25 0.9

Mahurangi Harbour H+0:02 L+0:12 Thames (Rocky Point) H-0:17 L-0:12

0.6 0.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

11:10 11:55 6:34 7:17 8:00 8:43 9:28 10:17 11:08 12:03 6:28 7:20 8:13 9:06 10:00 10:54 11:47 6:29 7:23 8:18 9:13 10:10 11:06 12:03 6:31 7:23 8:14 9:03 9:51 10:38 11:22

Bare Island (Motu 0 Kura) H+0:21 L+0:20 Cape Palliser H+0:10 L+0:10 Castlepoint H+0:20 L+0:18 Porangahau Riv.Entrance H+0:00 L-0:01

22:54 0.9 23:47 1.0

0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.1 0.8 0.9

1.6 1.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5

17:34 18:14 12:38 13:20 14:03 14:47 15:35 16:25 17:17 18:09 12:58 13:53 14:46 15:37 16:28 17:18 18:08 12:41 13:36 14:31 15:27 16:23 17:18 18:13 13:00 13:54 14:45 15:34 16:19 17:01 17:40

10:41 11:27 12:14 6:54 7:44 8:34 9:22 10:09 10:56 11:42 12:29 6:59 7:49 8:41 9:34 10:28 11:23 12:19 7:05 8:05 9:03 9:59 10:53 11:44 6:17 7:04 7:50 8:35 9:20 10:05 10:50

Akaroa H-0:43 L-0:44 Kaikoura H+0:17 L+0:16 Rakaia Mouth H-0:46 L-0:46 Timaru H-1:13 L-1:15 Waimakariri Mouth H+0:10 L+0:10

2.2 2.2 2.1 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1

16:57 17:44 18:31 13:02 13:50 14:37 15:23 16:09 16:54 17:41 18:30 13:17 14:06 14:56 15:49 16:43 17:38 18:35 13:17 14:15 15:12 16:06 16:59 17:50 12:32 13:19 14:04 14:48 15:33 16:18 17:04

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23:38 1.6

0.6 0.6 0.7 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7

0:46 1:32 2:19 3:09 4:02 4:56 5:49 0:12 1:01 1:49 2:35 3:22 4:08 4:56 5:45 0:31 1:25 2:22 3:22 4:25 5:27 6:27 0:54 1:48 2:37 3:24 4:08 4:51 5:32 0:13 0:55

Tauranga 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 1.7 1.7

6:45 7:30 8:17 9:06 9:58 10:51 11:45 6:40 7:30 8:17 9:03 9:49 10:35 11:22 12:11 6:35 7:29 8:26 9:25 10:28 11:30 12:30 7:22 8:14 9:03 9:49 10:32 11:13 11:54 6:13 6:55

East Cape H-0:45 L-0:41 Tairua H-0:03 L-0:03 Waipiro Bay H-0:52 L-0:58 Whakatane H-0:23 L-0:07

18:53 19:31 20:10 20:52 21:36 22:25 23:16

0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

19:01 19:53 20:44 21:35 22:26 23:19

1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.7

18:58 19:49 20:42 21:36 22:31 23:26

0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6

19:06 19:57 20:46 21:34 22:20 23:05 23:48

1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

Cape Kidnappers H+0:18 L+0:17 Cape Turnagain H-0:11 L-0:12 Napier H+0:38 L+0:37 Portland Island H+0:23 L+0:22

Lyttelton

0.6 0.7 0.7 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7

0.6 0.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

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Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

2:56 3:41 4:31 5:30 0:17 1:20 2:18 3:10 3:57 4:41 5:22 0:00 0:43 1:26 2:11 2:58 3:49 4:49 6:01 0:42 1:56 3:02 3:57 4:43 5:23 5:59 0:33 1:09 1:45 2:21 2:59

2016

0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 0.4 0.4

13:09 13:53 14:37 15:24 16:13 17:04 17:55 12:37 13:27 14:16 15:04 15:52 16:40 17:29 18:19 13:01 13:53 14:49 15:46 16:46 17:46 18:45 13:27 14:20 15:09 15:56 16:40 17:22 18:03 12:33 13:13

1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 1.8 1.7

19:21 20:05 20:51 21:40 22:30 23:21

0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4

18:47 19:37 20:27 21:15 22:03 22:51 23:40

1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.9

19:10 20:04 21:00 21:58 22:58 23:58

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

19:41 20:33 21:21 22:07 22:50 23:32

1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

18:43 0.4 19:24 0.4

Gisborne H-1:19 L-1:12 Tolaga Bay (Cooks Cove) H-1:04 L-1:10 Wairoa River Mouth H-1:37 L-1:28 Whitianga H-0:05 L-0:10

Nelson

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Croisilles Harbour H-0:18 L-0:02 French Pass H-2:00 L-2:00 Picton H-0:46 L-1:21

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21:25 1.2 22:17 1.3 23:15 1.4 19:11 20:08 21:00 21:48 22:33 23:16

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ElaineBay H-0:29 L-0:40 Havelock H-0:15 L-0:35 Stephens Island H-0:30 L-0:30

French Pass times are Nelson less 2 hours, and are known to be unreliable. Boaties use them as a rule of thumb to determine the best times to navigate the pass.

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Ashburton River Entrance H-0:42 L-0:44 Moeraki H-1:54 L-1:18 Rangitata River Entrance H-0:58 L-1:00 Oamaru H-0:53 L-0:54

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Dunedin

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10:00 10:51 11:42 6:42 7:33 8:24 9:13 10:00 10:47 11:33 12:19 6:12 7:01 7:52 8:46 9:43 10:43 11:44 7:07 8:07 9:03 9:56 10:46 11:33 12:18 6:16 7:00 7:43 8:27 9:12 10:00

Bluff H-2:03 L-2:37 Port Chalmers H-0:12 L-0:49

Not for navigational purposes.

All times corrected for Daylight Savings.

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16:41 17:30 18:20 12:32 13:19 14:04 14:47 15:30 16:14 16:58 17:44 13:07 13:56 14:47 15:41 16:38 17:37 18:37 12:44 13:42 14:36 15:27 16:16 17:03 17:49 13:02 13:45 14:27 15:10 15:56 16:43

Brighton H-0:25 St Clair H-0:52

Supplied by OceanFun Publishing, Ltd.

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18:35 19:19 20:04 20:50 21:38 22:27

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L-0:58 L-1:03

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Ellesmere a silver mine

PRODUCT PREVIEW R R Fisher & Co Ltd Super Lube Aerosol has it covered

Super Lube Aerosol with Syncolon (PTFE) is a multi-purpose lubricant, safe to use on anything that slides, swivels, rolls or squeaks. It withstands temperatures from minus 40°C degrees to more than 200°C. Super Lube Aerosol with Syncolon (PTFE) is a synthetic, heavy-duty lubricant which is compatible with most other lubricants. Applications:

INDUSTRIAL - Bearings, conveyors, chains, pumps, open gears Automotive - Calipers, chassis, door hinges and locks, shocks and springs, bonnet and boot latches MARINE - Zips, winches and pulleys, inboard and outboard drives, prop shafts, rollers, sail tracks HOUSEHOLD - Windows, locks, garage doors, lawnmowers, pool pumps, sewing machines, appliances, tools, toys RECREATIONAL AND SPORTING - Fishing, bicycles, roller blades, weightlifting equipment and fitness machinery Benefits:

Super Lube Aerosol is synthetic with Syncolon (PTFE) is non-toxic and odourless. It won’t stain or harm wood, rubber, leather, plastics, fabrics and paint, and it’s completely water resistant even saltwater. Super Lube Aerosol won’t drip, run or evaporate. It repels dirt, dust, grit and grime and prevents rust and corrosion while reducing friction. This provides longer machinery life, with the added bonus of reducing maintenance. Trade enquiries welcome. RR Fisher, PO Box 10055, Phillipstown, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 0025 or fax 03 377 0086.

Vintage Tin Signs - The Perfect Gift If you are stuck for gift ideas then these signs are the perfect choice.

The range is huge. You can choose from cars to fishing, to vintage garage signs. There is a theme to suit any ‘Man Cave’, shed, bach or bar. Come on in and check out the entire range. New signs have just arrived. There are heaps of themes. From only $30, these signs make amazing gifts, but hurry, they are going fast. Available from Ellis Street Auto, Ph 03 542 4035 104a Ellis Street, Brightwater, Nelson

LOCHMARA

A magic must-do Marlborough Sounds experience.

Depart Picton 9am or 12.30pm. Depart Lochmara at 2.45pm or 5.00pm. $59 (peak) per adult. Children ½ price. Lochmara café is fully licensed and open from 8.00am till late every day. Bookings required for dinner only. • Includes use of kayaks and flying fox • Take the native bush paths, with information panels on native flora and fauna • Learn about our conservation projects, including gecko and kakariki breeding programmes and the wildlife rehabilitation unit • Hand-feed native kakariki parakeets, eels, pigs and chickens • Visit the art spaces and follow the sculpture trail • Walk to the Queen Charlotte Track (2 hour return) Come on over in your own boat. We monitor VHF channel 63. Check our website for various specials. Come and visit for a few hours, a day, or stay the night. www.lochmara.co.nz or phone 0800 562 462

Vaughan with his PB double digit trout. Vaughan Morrissey

After a few weeks fishing the Ellesmere system trying to break the double digits, I’d come so close, but no cigar. So many times I’d landed monster trout to have the scales stick at 9lb or 9.5lb. I dropped nine big fish in a row at one stage; they hit hard, run hard, and jump like rainbows. It just gets inside your head: every day after work - out to Ellesmere trying to break that magical 10lb mark! After an evening with nothing, I changed lures and headed for a deep pool I knew of. Amazingly, first cast on the CD7 Rapala

and BOOM - a huge strike and a massive run! I’d liken the power to a big kahawai on light trout gear, and it took at least seven minutes before I even got a glimpse. A huge silver figure emerged. My first thought was salmon. As I struggled to get the beast to the bank, I grabbed my net. This thing wasn’t going to fit. In desperation I wrestled the fish’s head into the net, chucked my rod in a bush, and heaved the monster out of the water. I couldn’t believe it. I’d finally and dramatically smashed my 10lb goal. The net scales maxed out at 14lbs! Addictive, those Ellesmere trout!

ENGINEERING SUPPLIES

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WESTLAND ENGINEERING SUPPLIES 10 Boundary St, Greymouth Ph (03) 768 5720 Fax: (03) 768 0907

Outpost Supplies NZ 2014 Ltd, is very much homegrown and run by a husband and wife team dedicated to providing customers with high quality goods and a high level of service. Phone 021 063 4450 or email: info@outpostsupplies.co.nz – www.outpostsupplies.co.nz.

We are based in Nelson, but deliver all over NZ and even to Australia. Customers are welcome to give us a call to come and try the gear on and find out for themselves how good it is.

$2595 incl GST

Suzuki LT-Z50L5 50cc, 4 stroke, no clutch, electric start

The price you see, is the price you pay

Outpost Supplies is dedicated to providing an affordable option for quality military and outdoor clothing and equipment. Our gear is used by: hunters, fishermen, army, air soft, paintballers, 4 wheel drivers and outdoor folk. The GORE-TEX jackets and pants are excellent quality and a great price, as is all of the gear, we use it ourselves and have found it better quality than more expensive brands.

Suzuki DRZ70L5

70cc, 4 stroke, no clutch, 3 speed, electric and kick start

SALES, NO GIMMICKS Andrew and Wendy Neame run Outpost Supplies and import military surplus from the British military, along with other outdoor clothing and equipment. The company was started by Gareth Edwards, who served for many years in the British Armed Forces and then working outdoors in New Zealand , was keen to find hard-wearing, reliable, comfortable outdoor clothing and equipment at a reasonable price. He was disappointed with the quality and price of what was on offer and set about changing that, starting Outpost Supplies NZ Ltd with the aim of bringing New Zealanders high quality, low cost outdoor clothing and equipment. Andrew and Wendy bought the business from Gareth as he went off to Australia to live.

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Refuelling Requirements Redeem your FUEL UP Fishing Tackle vouchers with us Bait & Ice Hot Food & Cold Drinks Expresso Coffee Trailer Hire $15 for 2 hours 9kg LPG filling - Stoke store only (10am-6pm)

$2595 incl GST

North Canterbury’s Suzuki Dealer Markham St, Amberley

Ph 03 314 0132

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Nydia Bay property a rare opportunity Daryl Crimp

The Marlborough Sounds is one of New Zealand’s unique ecosystems and a hugely popular fishing, hunting, and holidaying playground. This unique opportunity has become available in beautiful, secluded Nydia Bay in the Pelorus Sound, 17 nautical miles from Havelock. This idyllic bay, rich in flounder, rock oysters, scallops, and snapper, is sparsely populated with only two or three resident families and bach owners, and one friendly eco-lodge. Amongst these is an exceptional waterfront property of 131 acres with several amenities and staggering potential: ideal as a family retreat, permanent lifestyle home, small business potential, fishing base, or private hunting block - perfect for a syndicate of like-minded mates. The elderly owners have enjoyed this property and now it’s time to love it, as they do. North facing to catch the all day sun, it features 131 acres of secluded paradise, native bush rich in wildlife including deer and pigs, 12 acres of fenced grazing land suitable for horses or livestock, stock yards, fruit and nut trees, ample firewood, two streams, three ponds, and beach frontage. The property has four registered moorings, one of which is a continuous mooring giving access to a dinghy at all times, and there is a community jetty just 10 minutes walk away. And there is abundant accommodation for family and friends: the former backpackers boasts a cosy two-bedroom cottage, three cabins (which sleep another eight) and a backpacker

kitchen/man cave for extra guests. There is a telephone and power is provided by solar panels and one of the streams has a Pelton wheel when required. The property comes with a three bay tractor or implement shed, and a Skyline garage for storage, but this could easily be converted to provide extra accommodation.

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The soil is fertile and the climate supports good growing conditions, so you can grow your own vegetables and fruit, and your own meat as well. Or hunt it on your own land! Nydia Bay is sea access only, affording that extra level of solitude and privacy. The property has a former airstrip, which will require some relevelling, and there is a mailboat service from Havelock every Tuesday, plus water taxi operators for more flexible options. The property ideally suits boat owners, in order to realise the full potential the area has to offer. With a friendly eco-lodge next door, there is potential to run a small complementary business offering camping, extra accommodation, horse treks and the like, or just use it as a personal retreat. Properties with this much potential are rare, so this is a good investment for your family, for the future, and for the next generation. Now is the perfect time to indulge in life’s pleasure, escape from the monotony of work, create life experiences and memories for the kids, and invest in your leisure. This will be a popular property so act now! Contact details - see below.

STOP DREAMING

Own a piece of paradise in the MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS

FISHING, HUNTING, SCALLOPS, OYSTERS, SNAPPER, FLOUNDER, SECLUSION, NATIVE BUSH 131 acres of secluded paradise in Nydia Bay. Surrounded by native bush rich in wildlife including deer and pigs, 12 acres of fenced grazing land suitable for horses or livestock, stock yards, fruit and nut trees, ample firewood, 2 streams, 3 ponds, beach frontage with 4 boat moorings, 1 cosy 2 bedroom cottage and 3 easy care cabins.

In front of NEW and FRESH customers each and every month. Promote your business or product to our readers. The Fishing Paper & Hunting News gives away 20,500* copies FREE each month. 10,500 online readers. New Zealand’s LARGEST FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR publication by circulation.

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Get a syndicate together today. There’s heaps of room for everyone.

How How to to advertise? advertise?

For more information look at our trademe listing at www.trademe.co.nz and enter property number DYQ267

Simple. Simple.Choose Choosethe thesize sizeof ofadvert advertyou youwish wishand andthen then give giveus usaacall callor oremail emailus uson onthe theaddress addressbelow. below.

$675,000

Or contact Jane Churchwell on 03 4292 429 or 027 558 8030 email: janechurchwell@gmail.com

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT PROPERTY

10cm 10cmxx6cm 6cm.................................... ....................................$175 $175  8cm 8cmxx6cm 6cm...................................... ......................................$145 $145  6cm 6cmxx6cm 6cm...................................... ......................................$115 $115  4cm 4cmxx6cm 6cm.........................................$85 .........................................$85  All Allprices pricesexclude excludeGST GSTand andare aresubject subjecttotoaa12 12month monthbooking. booking.

Call Callus uson on03 03544 5447020 7020or oremail: email: desiree@coastalmedia.co.nz desiree@coastalmedia.co.nz

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THE AMMUNITION

DIRECTORY

CHARTERS

HOMEKILL

PAINT

Fish filleting & smoking HOMEKILL - WILDGAME Salamis & small goods our speciality

Ph Lindsay 03 544 6880 or 027 240 4979

PaintCo

Specialised staff - Years of experience in the marine and automotive paint industry - Pleasure and commercial needs - Marine paint - Antifoul products CALL US NOW OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TO VIEW OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE

36A Vickerman Street, Nelson E: paintco@xtra.co.nz • Ph: 0800 546 666

MARINE PRODUCTS MARINE MAINTENANCE

Steve Dawson

MOBILE MARINE MAINTENANCE NELSON

FISHING GEAR Buy your fishing gear online at

CAMERA

FishBiz

Outboard servicing and repairs All brands Trailer repairs Genuine or aftermarket parts

Phone

027 319 9941

New Zealand

www.fishbiz.co.nz Get those fishing and hunting pictures printed and framed on your wall!

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HOLIDAY PARK

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M: 027 210 2438 E: ngoldie@mail.com

guidedfishingnewzealand.com

$150 pp Fish@nfcharters.nz

0800 529 966

CHARTERS

Wildcat Charters

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KEV’S SUPER DREDGE

making a difference

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BATHROOMS

KITCHENS

CUSTOMISED BOAT COVERS – ANY SIZE OR SHAPE

TM COVERS

Transport & Marine Covers Ltd 143 St. Vincent Street, Nelson

sales@tmcovers.co.nz ( 03 546 6809

tmcovers.co.nz TM Covers

OUTBOARD COVERS

HEATING, PAINT

HELICOPTER FLIGHTS

Outboard Covers & Accessories

Custom made outboard covers to suit each motor shape model & size. • Splash Covers are designed to be left on when the motor is running. • Full covers for towing & storage. • Mooring covers for boats left in the water

LEARN TO FLY A HELICOPTER

Ph 03 576 5067 www.kevssuperdredge.co.nz

TANNING

GREAT LAKE TANNERY

027 307 1324 (Kris) Email: glt@farmside.co.nz

Where we turn your hunt into a memory TAXIDERMY

Plum Taxidermy Specializing In Head Mounts Of New Zealand Game Animals.

www.tnthelicopters.co.nz 0800 835 9430 - Motueka Trial flights available

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER

021 762 409 (Lee) www.greatlaketannery.co.nz

& EVEN FISHING GEAR. 52 Saxton Road, Stoke | Phone: 03 547 9111 Port Nelson | Phone: 547 9111 88 High St, Motueka | Phone: 03 528 8164

QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL SCALLOP DREDGE Scalloping made easy

Lee Garrick / Kris Lyall - Operators

• Awesome experience • Skilled instructors • Fantastic training ground

www.wildcatcharters.co.nz P. 03 525 9438 or 027 613 6873

PLUMBING

HARDWARE

supplier in Nelson.

We can take you anywhere in the Abel Tasman National Park!

Ph 020 40 321 735

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SCALLOP DREDGES MARINE COVERS

CHRISTCHURCH

NOT ONLY THE LEADING HARDWARE

OVERNIGHT trips - HUNTING trips around d’Urville Island.

100% NZ made and developed by Kiwi boaties.

Let us fix your plumbing problem so you have more time for fishing.

CHARTERS

DEEP SEA fishing charters out of Nelson

Biodegradable and proven non-toxic. Lab and field tested so you get the best clean and protection.

GUIDED FISHING

PRINT YOUR PHOTOS FROM CAMERA OR SMARTPHONE HANAFINS NELSON 218 Trafalgar Street, Nelson Ph: (03) 546-8471 e: nelson@hanafins.co.nz

Cleans & stops salt corrosion!

Ph: 03 577 7371 email: info@fishbiz.co.nz

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Based in Nelson with 26 years experience. Professional service, 4 month turn around on your trophy and a competitive price. Contact Warren Plum at plumstone@xtra.co.nz or phone (03) 547 9143 for a quote, chance to discuss options and see examples of work.

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BAYS BOATING

New stockists of ICEY-T

EK bins!

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Come and have a a look at our range of ICEY-TEK BINS in our showroom now

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Sportsman Series

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NEW agents McLay boats limited are proud to announce the appointment of Bays Boating as the McLay Upper South Island Dealer. McLay Boats has one of the most comprehensive ranges of aluminium fishing and trailer boats and Bays Boating are excited to present them to their customers. New models and boat packages arriving soon so call us and arrange for a boat test. Start your boating adventure with a McLay Boat today. Safe boating The team at Bays

STABICRAFT 1530

STABICRAFT 1600 FISHER

STABICRAFT 1410 EXPLORER

McLAY 550

New hull and trailer with NEW 30hp outboard. Length 4.3 metres, aluminium, pontoon style for stability, self bailing valves.

NEW RELEASE Stabicraft’s most popular small boat, one of the most user friendly in its class. Powered by Honda 60 hp 4 stroke with full 5 year factory warranty.

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35,795

SMARTWAVE PACKAGES FROM

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Powered by 80hp Honda. Includes resin-infused carbon fibre strengthening, arrow pontoons, wing style coamings, game chaser transom, multiholders.

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Powered by 90hp Mercury (2007). Great condition and ready to go. Comes with heaps of extras.

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Powered by Honda 150hp 4 stroke. 439.9 hrs. Length 6.10m. GPS/sounder (Furuno FCV-585 plus Lowrance HDS5)

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SECONDHAND MOTORS Yamaha 150hp 4 Stroke ........................................... $21,995 Yamaha 225hp (2002) 4 Stroke ................................ $14,995 Mercury 30hp 4 stroke ................................................$8,995 Yamaha 15hp ...................................................SOLD $1,995 Johnson 6hp ...............................................................$1,500

69,995

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Powered by Yamaha 115hp, length 5.35 metres, superbly fitted out, Elite-7 Sounder/GPS, fully carpeted, teak capping, deluxe back to back seating.

Honda 2hp (2004) ......................................................... $995 Honda 225hp (2007) ................................................ $16,995 Mercury Optimax 200hp(2006) ................................. $12,995 SECONDHAND BOATS Osprey 740 225hp Honda ......................................... $39,995 Osprey 550cc 75hp E-TEC ........................................ $34,995

Come see us at 15 King Edward St, Motueka

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HAINES HUNTER SF535

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HAINES HUNTER SF600

$

74,995

Power by Yamaha 150hp 4 stroke, Elite-7 sounder/GPS, Fully carpeted, teak capping deluxe back-to-back seating.

Osprey 400 20hp Yamaha 4 stroke - JUST LISTED with electric start and tilt ........................................ $12,995 Fi-glass Scamp 75hp Honda ..................................... $10,995 Stabicraft 509Fisher (2001) 70hp Johnson ..... SOLD $22,500 Stabicraft 533 Fisher (2000) 115hp Yamaha ............ $29,995 Pacercraft 115Hp Suzuki 4 Stroke ................... SOLD $18,995

All work carries our warranty