Charter Operator
Ross Taylor

Member since December 2014 Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.

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Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(51 reviews)
Paihia
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Trips from US $108

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Vicki R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely recommend

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Vicki Reid on January 13, 2024
I had a wonderful time fishing with Target Charters out of Paihia. The crew was friendly and professional, and they took us...
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Liam E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Piahia Birthday Snapper Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 3, 2024
Ross from Target charters was an excellent communicator prior to the trip and the trip itself was amazing. He runs a great...
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Dave F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January 24

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 2, 2024
Awesome day out with Ross and Harley. Got us onto the fish. Caught one of the biggest fish I have ever seen. Filleted everything...
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Klint C.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Still grateful for the experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on March 31, 2024
Ross reaccommodated us to another boat as there was a double booking and we hoped it was a good decision as we only come to...
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Jennifer J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Book this trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on February 12, 2024
Captain Ross and Harley were great! Very helpful and attentive. Dedicated to finding finding fish for us to catch!! Highly...
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