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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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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Stephen S.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day , afternoon trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 14, 2020
Any day out on the water , is a good day. No luck with taking home any fish. Skipper was doing his best for us on the...
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Tina R.
Tauranga, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour trip with Geoff Stone and Paul.

VERIFIED   5 hour snapper/kingfish on January 10, 2019
Would have to say best fishing charter we have been on .Great guys fantastic day and plenty of fish. Totally recommend Major...
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Mike K.
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 Hamish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 3, 2021
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Quentin W.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Geoff

VERIFIED   5 hour snapper/kingfish on March 2, 2019
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Ryan H.
Kaitaia, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Snapper Half Day with Captain Geoff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 2017
Really a great experience. Went for snapper and was rewarded with a bunch along with a nice kingfish. Crew were very kind to...
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