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

My Charter Listing

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
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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1
2
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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Mathew B.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with major tom 2 charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 3, 2017
This was a great day we arrived for the boat trip at 6.30 in the morning and caught our live bait then once that was done we...
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Murray N.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon Snapper Hunt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2020
Great trip, friendly, helpful crew.ย  Didnโ€™t catch many to bring home, but still had an enjoyable afternoon on the water.
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Emmanuel Raymond Eric Mendoza
Whangarei, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Geoff

VERIFIED   5 hour snapper/kingfish on January 26, 2019
fantastic day of fishing! Started slow but picked up on the last hour! Very happy with geoff and paul. Both is very helpful...
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Amy L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Hamish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 7, 2021
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Carolyn M.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 25, 2020
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