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A Week of Ups and Downs

October 19, 2017

An interesting week. We tried around Motiti midweek and did well, with mainly tarakihi. Friday night/Saturday we overnighted at Mayor, had steady fishing and a good variety of species, including snapper, tarakihi, maomao, and trevally. It was a windy trip home, but pretty much on the nose, so comfortable enough. Sunday, a good forecast so we headed back to Motiti only for the weather to change completely for the worse, forcing us to the Eastern side where it was calm, but not much fish, a few snapper and a couple of tarakihi. Things eased a bit so we worked the middle ground which was pretty much a non event, a couple of big blue cod and snapper. An excellent crew enjoyed the day regardless, but a tough one. Monday we headed out to Mayor, the predicted rain didn’t show as Coromandel stopped most of it. We did get some on the way home, but the fishing was good despite a lot of current so a big improvement on the Sunday.

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What anglers said about fishing in Tauranga

Perfect day with calm sea and nice temperatures. Good catch and plenty of time for fishing. Great views.

4.7 / 5

Perfect day with calm sea and nice temperatures. Good catch and plenty of time for fishing. Great views.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere

Know the local knowledge of the area.ask the Skipper if you are new to fishing.You need to know what you are doing if you want to catch fish.

5.0 / 5

Know the local knowledge of the area.ask the Skipper if you are new to fishing.You need to know what you are doing if you want to catch fish.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere

I would recommend you go with Tauranga marine charters as the capt. is very active at chasing the fish.

4.7 / 5

I would recommend you go with Tauranga marine charters as the capt. is very active at chasing the fish.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Auckland, Auckland

Have the correct weights and line no flashers and cushion for your comfort

5.0 / 5

Have the correct weights and line no flashers and cushion for your comfort

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Tauranga, BOP

THE HARBOUR IS QUITE DEEP SO YOU WILL NEED HEAVY SINKERS IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN TACKLE.

3.7 / 5

THE HARBOUR IS QUITE DEEP SO YOU WILL NEED HEAVY SINKERS IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN TACKLE.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere 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 / 5

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Tauranga, BOP

food and drink . sunscreen and warm jacket. fish by the toilet. and go get sum tuatuas for bait.

5.0 / 5

food and drink . sunscreen and warm jacket. fish by the toilet. and go get sum tuatuas for bait.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

Know that it is winter on a boat with a few people on board with various experience so if sport fishings you thing then probably not the trip for you but they do offer this option on different bookings. you will catch fish with this boat and captain

4.7 / 5

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Tokoroa, WKO

Wear warm layers so you can remove and add if needed. Rain coat, beanie, gumboots.

5.0 / 5

Wear warm layers so you can remove and add if needed. Rain coat, beanie, gumboots.

Tauranga Marine Charters - Manutere Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

It may pay to advise clients with childrenchildren that in the lead up to Christmas there may be more 'Drinkers' than Fishermen on board. OK for adults but not so good for the 10-16 year olds. Brett is a great Skipper and the boat well maintained and equipped were it not for the 'over imbibers' the trip would have been fantastic and we will certainly book again - just not in December!

4.7 / 5