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What anglers say

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  Libero Andrea Mazzucchelli

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  Italy

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  Member since 2025

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  Succesful mixed species full day

  Full Day Trip - Mixed Species on October 5, 2025 • 2 adults

  We booked a full day mixed species and we successfully caught 5 different fishes, including kingfish and snappers. Jason is an extremely skilled guide, always on the move in search of the right sport for the right fish and provided us high quality gear dedicated to each targeted fish. Lastly, in the months leading up to the fishing trip, there was always timely and detailed communication with the captain, an added value for someone like me who comes from far away. Highly recommended of you are looking for an amazing fishing experience!

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  October 7, 2025

  Libero knows how to fish! This was a great day with Libero and his stunning wife Sonia. 1st drop boom with a big kingfish, another one hooked and dropped then a barracouta. Off to the islands then produced multiple snapper, pink maomao and even a squid! An awesome day and nice memories made with these guys. Hope to see Libero and Sonia again one day..

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  Julian Sixtus

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  Germany

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  Member since 2026

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  Perfekte Angeltour

  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

  Wir hatten die perfekte Angeltour. Captain Jason war ein großartiger Guide, der uns zu fantastischen Angelplätzen geführt hat. Jeder in der Familie hatte seinen Fang, zum Teil auch mehrere tolle Fische. Am Ende haben wir unseren „Snapper“ sauber filetiert mit nach Hause genommen und zum Abendessen zubereitet. Vielen Dank für den wunderbaren Nachmittag!

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  July 25, 2026

  Julian and his sons had lady luck on there side this trip with great conditions and some beautiful fish coming aboard. They all caught fish and some big ones too! The lads were super chilled onboard which always helps when catching fish and i hope to see them again.

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  Amanda Strong

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  New Zealand

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  Member since 2025

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  Strikezone Rocks

  Half day trip on January 8, 2026 • 2 adults

  Jason went the extra mile by catching live bait overnight before our trip and doing everything possible to get us a great catch - and a super guy to boot. A very enjoyable morning on the water. I would book again without hesitation.

  

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  January 8, 2026

  Amanda and her son Harry were a delight to have onboard. I was so disappointed that the fish were off the bite for them. Despite fishing through the night to secure livebaits for our trip the kingfish had there mouths firmly shut, after hours off fishing usually productive spots we called it one of those days. If you are ever up this way again Amanda be sure to be in contact, i will get Harry out for another crack at a heavily discounted rate. All the best. Capt Jason

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  Karen Hona

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  New Zealand

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  Member since 2024

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  Strikezone Sportfishing NZ

  Half Day Trip (PM) on November 22, 2025 • 5 adults

  First time fishing for the boys. It was a great experience for them & yes they wanna go again. They caught 10 Snapper and we love Snapper 🤣 Cleaned, & fillets. Fish head was yummy 🥰 Definitely recommend A+++ THANKYOU JASON 🤗

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  November 23, 2025

  Karens boys were a pleasure to have onboard and while the fishing wasnt red hot it wasnt to bad either!

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  Margot Gerritsen

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  California, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Highly recommended fishing guide in Tairua

  Full Day Trip - Kingfish on February 23, 2026 • 2 adults

  Jason (Strikezone) is a fantastic guide. This was our second time king fishing in Tairua and it was amazing. Beautiful fish, lots of action, incredible scenery, enjoyable conversations and a very comfy boat with good gear

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  February 23, 2026

  I loved having Margot and Paul back onboard after 6 years. Catching livwbait was hard qork and time consuming but it was well worth the effort as the kingfish were on fire landing multiple big fish and getting busted off on several others, very exciting fishing indeed! Hope to see Margot and Paul again soon..

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