Captain
Andrew Mcgaughey

Member since November 2021 Paihia, New Zealand
Background
I have lived and fished most of my life in the Bay of Islands. At present living in Russell. My big game fishing career started in 1993 when I owned and operated the 40' Pelin MV Intrepid for several years. Whilst owner I upgraded intrepid to Three Kings survey and had 5 years of amazing fishing at the Kings. While owning the Intrepid apart from several records one of my customers caught the very first Wahoo in NZ waters close in by the Nine pin in the Bay. Hence why my next 4 game boats have been called Wahoo. I have had many years of successful fishing out of the Bay and my customers have won many major fishing contests including the very prestigious yellowtail light tackle. As well as fishing the Bay of Islands I have fished several other parts of the world like Vanuatu and Australia.
Techniques
We are specialists in sport fishing for Marlin, Kingfish, Snapper and Hapuka. Wahoo is a NZ Built 12.9 meter twin engine Salthouse Corsair custom built Gamefisher for NZ waters from the Bay of Islands to the Three Kings in the far North. She has an extra large Cockpit and accommodation for 6 passengers for those stay away trips. She is fully equipped with Shimano Tiargra Game reels and Kilwell international rods. All fishing gear is top quality and well maintained. Facilities aboard consist of Shower, toilet, Oven and cook top. Also wahoo has ample fridge and freezer space which is a must for those stay away trips. Wahoo comes well equipped with electronics to find the fish and keep you safe while aboard. Wahoo has been recently upgraded to meet all the latest safety requirements and is surveyed for the East coast and including the Three kings Islands. She is a proven vessel with a pedigree second to none.

Hey, I'm Captain Andrew Mcgaughey

Paihia, New Zealand
Background
I have lived and fished most of my life in the Bay of Islands. At present living in Russell. My big game fishing career started in 1993 when I owned and operated the 40' Pelin MV Intrepid for several years. Whilst owner I upgraded intrepid to Three Kings survey and had 5 years of amazing fishing at the Kings. While owning the Intrepid apart from several records one of my customers caught the very first Wahoo in NZ waters close in by the Nine pin in the Bay. Hence why my next 4 game boats have been called Wahoo. I have had many years of successful fishing out of the Bay and my customers have won many major fishing contests including the very prestigious yellowtail light tackle. As well as fishing the Bay of Islands I have fished several other parts of the world like Vanuatu and Australia.
Techniques
We are specialists in sport fishing for Marlin, Kingfish, Snapper and Hapuka. Wahoo is a NZ Built 12.9 meter twin engine Salthouse Corsair custom built Gamefisher for NZ waters from the Bay of Islands to the Three Kings in the far North. She has an extra large Cockpit and accommodation for 6 passengers for those stay away trips. She is fully equipped with Shimano Tiargra Game reels and Kilwell international rods. All fishing gear is top quality and well maintained. Facilities aboard consist of Shower, toilet, Oven and cook top. Also wahoo has ample fridge and freezer space which is a must for those stay away trips. Wahoo comes well equipped with electronics to find the fish and keep you safe while aboard. Wahoo has been recently upgraded to meet all the latest safety requirements and is surveyed for the East coast and including the Three kings Islands. She is a proven vessel with a pedigree second to none.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(12 reviews)
Paihia
trips from US $110

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent captain and mate, great time and great fishing
Excellent captain and mate, great time and great fishing
Old Saltys
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Old Saltys

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Kingfish on January 29, 2024
The Captain Andy would be one of the most experienced Fishermen in the area. We took out a group of 5 mates and had an amazing...
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Cliffy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Kingfish on November 25, 2023
Skipper and deckhand were amazing caught plenty of live baits so we didnโ€™t run out, they put us unto the fish immediately...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Kingfish on November 26, 2023
Excellent skipper and crew. Asked what we wanted and then provided it.
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Haimz L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Andrew

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Haimz Leef on December 2, 2023
Awesome Trip!!
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David D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent captain and mate, great time and great fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Kingfish on January 30, 2024
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