Captain
Hamish Paterson

Member since August 2014 Russell, New Zealand
Background
Hamish has worked on charter fishing boats in Milford Sound, dive boats in Wellington, and jet boats in Queenstown. An experienced skipper and fisherman. Recently taken over Major Tom II he is plying his skills in the Bay of Islands. He has already notched up some impressive fish and his customers receive an adventure of a life time.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, live baiting, lures, and flies

Hey, I'm Captain Hamish Paterson

Russell, New Zealand
Background
Hamish has worked on charter fishing boats in Milford Sound, dive boats in Wellington, and jet boats in Queenstown. An experienced skipper and fisherman. Recently taken over Major Tom II he is plying his skills in the Bay of Islands. He has already notched up some impressive fish and his customers receive an adventure of a life time.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, live baiting, lures, and flies
47
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Major Tom Adventures

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(47 reviews)
Russell
trips from US $159

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
December fishing trip
Great Trip!
Half day trip
+25
Angler rating
34
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4
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
85%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish
64%
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Kwang C.
Auckland, New Zealand
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with haimash

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 22, 2020
It was horrible 7 of us went for a fishing and we only did was 1hour dont know we did it more cause they were looking for...
Kwang C. does not recommend Major Tom Adventures
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Robert B.
Wellington, New Zealand
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

3 day trip with captain Geoff

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (MAX 6) on February 1, 2019
Felt very let down to travel from the south island up to Russell with 4 anglers it was rather embarrassing to take friends...
Robert B. does not recommend Major Tom Adventures
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