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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A Fishing Experience

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(56 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Awesome Charter
Awesome Charter
What a great experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Tim R.
Maruia, New Zealand
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Marlin fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Marlin Fishing on January 10, 2022
Wonderful day out in the boat, well looked after but sadly didnโ€™t see a fish.
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Tina B.
Thrumster, NSW
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Maurice catching snapper

VERIFIED   Special trip for Tina Barlow vol 2 on January 16, 2020
Fantastic morning and we were out on the snapper straight away. Capt Ross only likes small groups so we had space. Great morning...
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Des C.
Whangarei, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day kingfish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Kingfish on December 12, 2021
Bit rough going out but nice around cape in sheltered waters.Caught a few nice fish everyone very happy
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 25, 2021
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Timothy G.
Whangarei, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ross

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 22, 2021
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