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What anglers said about fishing in North Island
What anglers said about fishing in North Island
This was our first time. We went with Marty Staine and it was the perfect day out. Caught plenty of fish with Martyโs set up. Recommend going with his fishing trips.
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This was our first time. We went with Marty Staine and it was the perfect day out. Caught plenty of fish with Martyโs set up. Recommend going with his fishing trips.
Kristina G.
Napier City, HKB
Be sure the weather and enough number of customers join the charter before you plan your travel schedule. The booked date and time may be changed with short time notice.
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Be sure the weather and enough number of customers join the charter before you plan your travel schedule. The booked date and time may be changed with short time notice.
Yuk Yee Helen Leung
Auckland, Auckland
Patience as the weather changing rapidly and be flexible with actual fishing trip day
5.0
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5
Patience as the weather changing rapidly and be flexible with actual fishing trip day
Jori R.
Experienced fly fishers should target brown trout in the Tongariro River at the southern end of Lake Taupo. It seems the big Rainbow trout are located a fair few meters below the surface (i.e. deep water) so unless you have your own boat etc, then best to charter an equipped boat.
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5
Experienced fly fishers should target brown trout in the Tongariro River at the southern end of Lake Taupo. It seems the big Rainbow trout are located a fair few meters below the surface (i.e. deep water) so unless you have your own boat etc, then best to charter an equipped boat.
David G.
Brisbane, Queensland
Great guide! He has everything you need and knows where to go, walks you through your catch and is very professional as well as fun!
5.0
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5
Great guide! He has everything you need and knows where to go, walks you through your catch and is very professional as well as fun!
Cheryl L.
Arvada, CO
Fishing license is a must and you can do only fly fishing in the rivers and creeks.
Lake Taupo - you will need a boat to catch any fish as you can not catch anything from the banks. Lure fishing is the way to do it and no live baits.
Trout size 35cm to be legal to keep.
5.0
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5
Fishing license is a must and you can do only fly fishing in the rivers and creeks.
Lake Taupo - you will need a boat to catch any fish as you can not catch anything from the banks. Lure fishing is the way to do it and no live baits.
Trout size 35cm to be legal to keep.
Rajarajan S.
Auckland, Auckland
This is not the best time of year for fishing in the Bay of Islands but it was still a great morning out on the water, and we did bring home dinner. For lots of fish, probably another time (not New Year's peak) better.
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5
This is not the best time of year for fishing in the Bay of Islands but it was still a great morning out on the water, and we did bring home dinner. For lots of fish, probably another time (not New Year's peak) better.
Sue B.
Auckland, Auckland
Go with a well known charter operator so that you learn tricks and techniques for trout fishing in the lake.
5.0
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Go with a well known charter operator so that you learn tricks and techniques for trout fishing in the lake.
Marilyn W.
Bethel, VT
The morning trip is best with comfortable boat and beautiful views to see in the bay of islands
5.0
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5
The morning trip is best with comfortable boat and beautiful views to see in the bay of islands
Jake B.
Whangarei, Northland
I would recommend you go with Tauranga marine charters as the capt. is very active at chasing the fish.
4.7
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5
I would recommend you go with Tauranga marine charters as the capt. is very active at chasing the fish.
Scott S.
Auckland, Auckland
Take a warm fleece and maybe a sandwich to eat But apart from that
Captain Nick did it all for us
5.0
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Take a warm fleece and maybe a sandwich to eat But apart from that
Captain Nick did it all for us
Craig A.
Hamilton, WKO
Get an experienced captain and look to have a period of tide rising to get best chance of success.
4.0
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5
Get an experienced captain and look to have a period of tide rising to get best chance of success.
Wayne B.
Auckland, Auckland
Have the correct weights and line no flashers and cushion for your comfort
5.0
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5
Have the correct weights and line no flashers and cushion for your comfort
Angela G.
Tauranga, BOP
Make sure you have appropriate clothing and for ladies , gloves as it could be cold and windy
5.0
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5
Make sure you have appropriate clothing and for ladies , gloves as it could be cold and windy
Ken B.
Auckland, AUK
THE HARBOUR IS QUITE DEEP SO YOU WILL NEED HEAVY SINKERS IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN TACKLE.
3.7
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THE HARBOUR IS QUITE DEEP SO YOU WILL NEED HEAVY SINKERS IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN TACKLE.
Shane M.
Auckland, AUK
Recommend Captain Brett and his deckhand and their boat Motutere. Every thing i expected of a charter was carried out. They were both extremely helpful whether preparing bait, asking everyone how thy were faring and more importantly, untangling lines during the numerous tangle ups.
Lastly i would recommend that people always take warm gear regardless of weather
5.0
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5
Recommend Captain Brett and his deckhand and their boat Motutere. Every thing i expected of a charter was carried out. They were both extremely helpful whether preparing bait, asking everyone how thy were faring and more importantly, untangling lines during the numerous tangle ups.
Lastly i would recommend that people always take warm gear regardless of weather
Eru B.
Tauranga, BOP
a lot depends on the operater, is it dollars or satisfaction of the charter.
5.0
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5
a lot depends on the operater, is it dollars or satisfaction of the charter.
John P.
Sydney, NSW
Get out with Derek on Big Fish charters and have a go. You won't be disappointed!!!
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5
Get out with Derek on Big Fish charters and have a go. You won't be disappointed!!!
Louise G.
Little Hampton, SA
Having fished the wilds of Montana this was pretty tame by comparison and we had never trolled for trout before. But Marty was very professional, his boat and equipment were perfect and we caught several small to medium size trout. Thanks Marty!
5.0
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5
Having fished the wilds of Montana this was pretty tame by comparison and we had never trolled for trout before. But Marty was very professional, his boat and equipment were perfect and we caught several small to medium size trout. Thanks Marty!
Gail M.
Ramona, CA
Yes!
Nick is great and gets everything ready for you fishing and makes it an easy day!
5.0
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5
Yes!
Nick is great and gets everything ready for you fishing and makes it an easy day!
Aaron F.
Auckland, AUK
