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 $161

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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Michelle P.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best charter trip!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 17, 2017
We had the most fun with Geoff and Paul out on โ€œmajor tom llโ€ Theyโ€™re professional to a tee, with so much knowledge...
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Jack Y.
Auckland, 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   3/4 Day Trip on April 15, 2019
very exciting kingfish half day experience,
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Ian L.
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Geoff

VERIFIED   5 hour snapper/kingfish on January 4, 2019
Caught 4 kingfish and a good number of snapper
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Ray R.
Auckland, New Zealand
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day from Paihia

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 2020
Very good trip. Thanks Captain.
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Michael W.
Issaquah, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Major Tom Charters

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (MAX 6) on March 3, 2016
The wind and seas were too high for marlin fishing so Captain Geoff gave me the option of changing plans to fish for snapper...
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