Captain
Buck Lane

Member since August 2024 Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Buck runs trips out of Paihia aboard 25' Yamaha Japan Sportfishing. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Grouper, John Dory and Kahawai. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Buck.

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Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Buck runs trips out of Paihia aboard 25' Yamaha Japan Sportfishing. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Grouper, John Dory and Kahawai. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Buck.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Captain Bucko Fish And Dive

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Paihia
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $478

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Absolutely amazing
Awesome time out on the water.
Awesome time out on the water.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Tony F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kingies & Snapper

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish on February 28, 2025
Captain Bucko was awesome. Got us on fish right away. Had a blast, we will be booking another trip soon!
Tony F. recommends Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
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Chris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Snapper on January 27, 2025
Captain Bucko is a hunter. He hunts fish. If thatโ€™s your game,heโ€™s your man. Will do it again.
Chris F. recommends Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
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Darren K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Buck

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish on December 22, 2024
Darren K. recommends Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
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Chris W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip with Captain Bucko

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Snapper on December 19, 2024
If itโ€™s a successful, well-organised and no-nonsense fishing trip you want, you canโ€™t go past Captain Bucko.
Chris W. recommends Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
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