Captain
Paul Vlug

Member since January 2018 Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Captain Paul Vlug has been fishing the waters surrounding the Islands for over four decades. He's been a customer on many fishing charters throughout his life, so he's very aware of what the customer wants and deserves – he works very hard to make sure that your trips with him are both extremely fun and make great memories for years on end. He prides himself on being customer-centric and will do everything in his power to make sure your trips are as fun as possible.
Techniques
Live and cut bait, 10kg nylon ledger rigs for reef fishing, 48kg braid for Kingfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Paul Vlug

Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Captain Paul Vlug has been fishing the waters surrounding the Islands for over four decades. He's been a customer on many fishing charters throughout his life, so he's very aware of what the customer wants and deserves – he works very hard to make sure that your trips with him are both extremely fun and make great memories for years on end. He prides himself on being customer-centric and will do everything in his power to make sure your trips are as fun as possible.
Techniques
Live and cut bait, 10kg nylon ledger rigs for reef fishing, 48kg braid for Kingfish.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(65 reviews)
Paihia
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $209

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
Excellent
Exceptional half day of fishing!
Fishing
+46
Angler rating
48
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5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Philip T.
Dargaville, New Zealand
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Overall a great morning

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish (Shared) on February 16, 2018
2 of us spent 6 hours on a kingfish charter. Great boat and perfect place for a morning of fishing. Only real negatives would...
Philip T. recommends Get Reel Charters
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Glenn L.
Woodside Beach, VIC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish (Shared) on April 24, 2018
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Roger S.
Auckland, New Zealand
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Snapper Early Start on December 30, 2020
The fishing was as expected for the time of year day and tides. He was on time.. He seemed a little dis engaged and offered...
Roger S. does not recommend Get Reel Charters
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Gary B.
Brandon Park, VIC
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish (Shared) on October 22, 2018
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Loren D.
Auckland, New Zealand
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (6 max) on March 20, 2018
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