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Yup, there are big bugs in the bay! A few weeks ago I was recommended several dive spots in Abel Tasman for a crayfish, so we wasted little time in checking some of them out, with some success. One Friday morning, despite the weather, we launched my Kiwicraft 505 in the water at Kaiteriteri and were off, hopeful of a good catch. Light drizzle and low clouds didn’t make the ride very pleasant, but luckily, at the dive site the sea was reasonably calm. After 20 minutes underwater I had two bugs in my bag and was happy already. When I found this ‘baby’, I only saw her head and feelers sticking out of the hole. I grabbed it by the horn and pulled her out... holy s**t, what a monster! She put up such a great fight
it took me couple of minutes to get her under control. I couldn’t fit it in my catch bag so I had to surface. My mate on the boat didn’t believe his eyes when I handed her to him. He was using many words to describe her size that can’t be published. We couldn’t get rid of our smiles all the way back home. What a great dive. And now... how do you cook a 9lb cray? Not easily as we soon discovered. Our biggest pot for crays wasn’t big enough so we had to improvise; tail first for 10 minutes, then flip it over, head for 10 minutes, turn it over again and left it in just hot water for 20 more minutes. She was cooked perfectly. Six people had a great feast out of one bug... not bad, not bad at all.
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Fresh is Best By John Gray Jeremy Weir with a chunky 22lb snapper, the product of an early start.
The huge schools of kahawai in Tasman Bay attracted a lot of attention in November, including local media. Enthusiastic fishers were catching them from Rocks Road, off the beach and from boats – brilliant stuff. There’s an old saying that fresh is best when it comes to bait, so on my second outing for the season, I thought I’d put it to the test. Using fresh kahawai, I managed to pull in these two beauties – the big one was 9.8kg! There were plenty of kahawai about, and lots of carpet sharks and greyboys between the snapper, but at the end of the day it was well worth the effort.
Pre-Rush Hour Snapper By Scott Thorpe
With the Top of the South bathing in probably the best fishing seen in the area for over thirty years, Jeremy Weir and I decided to try our luck on the snapper. It required a 4.00am start to beat the traffic and we set the berley around the 30m line off Cable Bay.
All the action started right on daybreak, with rods and streamlines nodding and singing to snapper. The fish came in a flurry, with eight between 5lb and 22lb falling to our efforts. Jeremy snagged the big boy, which put up a solid fight in the early dawn, but as soon as all the other boats turned up, it went quiet. Sometimes it pays to beat the rush hour.
John Gray with a brace of Tasman Bay Snapper - victims of fresh kahawai bait.
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We gathered at the boat club on the waterfront in Whakatane, a group of excited men with tales of slaying huge beasts from the deep in previous years. I must admit I By Brent Taylor was feeling a little apprehensive, especially when the talk moved to people who had been seasick for the entire trip. I had never spent the night on a boat before, how would I go? It would make for a miserable weekend if I was sick the whole time… It was almost dark before we left and I was well nervous about my constitution. Soon it was dark, the lights from Whakatane gone and I started to feel decidedly queasy - was this the start of a nightmare? I headed into the cabin and before I knew it I was sound asleep. I awoke feeling fantastic (and had no problems all weekend); we had made the island and skipper, Rick Pollock, had us anchored on the lee side. The underside of the boat was lit up with blue lights to attract bait fish. We spent the next few hours filling the live bait tank on the back of the boat with just under 200 ‘liveys’ – just enough to see us through the weekend! Everyone was up early, eager to get into it: there were guys fitting traces, checking drags and adjusting gimbals and harnesses. Harnesses - how big were these things? The weather was quite rough and it was cold and sunny; a stiff southerly had pick up the swell to around 2m and Rick was yelling from the fly bridge that the fish were there - get into it. A live bait went on each hook with an 8 ounce sinker and over they went. Within seconds it was on every bait hit at 40 metres. The fight was incredible; the harnesses were clipped to the reel and the bend in the rod was huge! All three great condition fish were landed after about 20 minutes. They ranged in size from 19kg to 24kg. The guys were pumped - high fives all around. One fish was kept, the other two were returned. The boat rules were simple: “We only keep fish over 1m in length and one fish per person per day, choose carefully!” Now it was my turn. Three of us stepped up, donned gimbals, harnesses and got baited up ready to go. The call was made and over the bait went. This time it went all the way to the bottom at 110m. I wound up a couple of turns and waited… and waited. After about five minutes I was almost bursting with anticipation, Rick was saying, “They are there, they are there. I can see them on the sounder!” Was I going to hook my first kingi? Was Rick wrong about the fish being there? Eventually the disappointing call came, “Wind up.” White Island is home to huge kingies.
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The moment I started cranking the reel the bait was hit; it was so hard it almost ripped the rod from my hands. Corey the deckhand was yelling, “Wind, wind, wind. Get the pressure on or you will lose it.” Everyone else was hit as well. Jim was frantically trying to hook my harness up; I was winding flat out. Just as the line went tight, the fish ran, the pressure was incredible, I had to lock my knees into the rail just to stop going over. I played the fish for what felt like five minutes (later I was told it was about 20 minutes) and I could see colour. My arms and shoulders were burning and my back was aching, but I was too close to let off now. I just kept going over and over in my mind, ‘Pull, wind, pull, wind!’ And suddenly it broke the surface. It was as buggered as I was - lying on its side absolutely spent. Euphoria swept over me – the best feeling I’ve ever experienced. I knew I’d won. Then the call INC GST came, “Do you want to keep it?” My first kingi - there was no question, “Hell, yes”. The fish I caught was 22.4kg; not the biggest caught that day, but not a bad fish for my first. (Courtesy of Tautuku Fishing Club newsletter – LURE)
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Finally… One For The Rod! By Erin Roughton
It’s been a long time coming! After picking up small sharks before first light, I decided on a change of plan. Louis and I had been fishing the 20m mark just out of Nelson, so headed out to 25m. I set a strayline well away from the boat, with a long trace, two hooks half-a-metre apart: one pilchard, one squid. Then I put out the Salmon Burley and settled in for a long wait. I was just starting to relax, when the long wait was abbreviated – fifteen minutes to be exact.
The reel squealed as a fish took it for a first run – a big one. I left it for some minutes and then it ran a second time. I leaned into the rod and the hook set. The fight was on and the bend in the rod told me I had my work cut out – what a thrill. When it came to the boat I was able to finally relax. It was well hooked in the mouth on the pilchard. I had finally caught a fifteen-pounder on the rod.
The fifteen pounder produced a delightful crack of dawn smile.
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This season opener was caught on a size 16 Pheasant Tail after one quick cast. He was eating flies off the surface, but I decided to put on a small nymph as he was also nymphing like crazy - feeding opportunistically on anything that came his way. We call fish like that a ‘chancer’ - a big early season jack who has spawned and is gathering energy before he drops back down into the main rivers. As soon as he saw the fly plop in beside him, he just nabbed it. It was quite a long battle, mainly because I had a broken wrist so had to cradle the rod in my arm and let him run if he wanted to. He was very strong and fit so I put him back to fight another day.
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Bennett “Baggins” a Brown By Steve Bennett
The message went out early one Friday to nine lads from Brighton and Green Island to make the trip through to the Poolburn Reservoir and set up the hut. This year we also had access to the Scout Hut, in case of visitors. Last year we only just managed to set up when the snow arrived; this year the weather gods smiled on us and we experienced blue skies and sunlight, with only a light breeze. The competition began, with a $10 per head bounty on the largest brown trout to be landed by noon on the Sunday. The troops were split between three boats and all of the secret lures came out when the other boats were out of sight. The lake was high and plenty of fish were seen feeding in the margins. By noon on the Sunday the total caught and released was 61, with the prize for the best fish going to Noël Stafford, with a 5.25 lb fish. Most unusual catch went to Milan Hubec for landing a large yabbie using a worm. On my boat we managed to land about 30 and 25 of those were caught on the same lure - the secret one for next year! (Courtesy of Tautuku Fishing Club Newsletter, Dunedin)
Rick Van der Zwet looks happier than the albacore he’s just nabbed.
Albacore a Rising Star The annual migration of albacore tuna down the west coast of the South Island is eagerly awaited by a growing band of anglers. The fish rise to the surface with the warmer water over spring and summer, and follow the currents south from the North Island, across Cook Strait and around Farewell Spit, and then on down to Fiordland. Canterbury anglers like Rick Van der Zwet, make the pilgrimage to Jackson Bay every year to enjoy the abundant fishing and hunting the region is renowned for. Rick is pictured with an albacore tuna caught while fishing aboard Steve ‘Pieman’ Terry’s boat, This Side Up, in early autumn. Rick prefers to fish from his own boat because it is safer, but there are times when he likes to live dangerously. Over recent summers, albacore have turned up in good numbers in Tasman Bay, providing recreational fishers with an
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exciting alternative to snapper, kingies and kahawai. With huge amounts of baitfish already present in the bay, some pundits are expecting a bonanza albacore season this year. They are easily taken by trolling ‘albacore lures’ at intervals behind a boat traveling at around 6 knots. A good way to find them is to follow current lines on the surface until you strike fish, and then work that area. If the sea surface is disturbed, look for bird activity or troll past floating detritus and generally prospect until you locate them. Albacore can come on the bite at any time of day and some days will show a preference for certain colours, so mix it up a bit. When feeding, they will take slow jigs fished from a stationary boat, or trolled slowly behind. They have soft mouths, so play them gently – excellent action on light gear.
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Up For Snapper By Mark Cotton
It has certainly proved to be a good season to date for the snapper fishos, with plenty of big fish being caught using a variety of techniques. The setline was by far the most consistent method last year, but the tables turned this year, with plenty being taken on the rod as well. And there is no set winning formula. The yakkers have been doing extremely well and perhaps this has something to do with the low profile in the water and the veritable stealth mode kayak fishing affords the fisher. Change of light first thing in the morning has been the key for most techniques but I see some of the yak fishers have been ripping out some monster fish using small hooks, ultra light tackle and tiny servings of pilchard.
Mark Cotton with a 24lb victim of the slow jig.
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spring. The key will still be to mix it up, try different techniques, like big hook Black Magic flasher rigs: these dealt to some big snapper earlier on. Make sure you are out there early, or fish that change of light in the evening. Berley is good but not always essential; time on the water is the greatest investment you can make if you want to catch plenty of fish.
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pools (about 1000 on each occasion). Takers claimed they didn’t know there was a daily limit on these species. The most commonly taken shellfish species have their own maximum daily limit per person i.e. cockles – 50, kina – 50, mussel 50, paua -10 etc. There may be some exceptions in customary fishing areas. If you pick up an amateur brochure you will find these main shell fish species recorded in a table. For all other shellfish species and crabs; for example paddle crabs, limpets, cats eyes, whelks, periwinkles etc, there is a combined limit of 50 per person. There are very few species you can take from the sea that don’t have a maximum allowable daily limit, so check with a Fishery Officer if you are unsure.
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100 and Still Going!
Welcome to our 100th edition and thank you for being part of the journey. It is a significant milestone because when I came up with the concept of a free fishing/hunting newspaper ten years ago, I had no idea if it would last six months let alone nearly a decade. However, from the first issue the signs indicated I might be onto a winner. I was freelance writing at the time for a couple of major New Zealand fishing publications and, upon hearing of The Fishing Paper, they immediately fired me! The industry reacted cautiously and competitors gave me encouragement with comments like: “Just watch this space – Crimpy and his little rag won’t be here in six months,” “Huh, Crimpy’s tiny rag is just a little parish-pump newspaper,” and “He has to give it away because no one will buy it!” The readers, however, you guys, showed a higher level of intelligence and embraced the paper from day one. Whatever plans I had for the paper in terms
of content and structure went out of the window after that first issue hit the streets. It disappeared from the stands, stories flooded in and I realised it had a mind of its own and I had a tiger by the tail. From that moment, I sat back and enjoyed the ride – and what a hell of a ride it has been. In a world where paid for publications are losing readers, we continue to grow and we are now the largest outdoor publication in the country by circulation – by far. And you guys are a big factor in that. We have been copied, albeit very badly, but no one has been able to capture the magic of The Fishing Paper & New Zealand Hunting News and that’s partly because it is hard to define. I’ve struggled for years to work out what it is and I can’t come up with a definitive answer. I do know that a major part of it is you the reader, the lifeblood of the paper. Without your enthusiasm to embrace and take ownership of this tiny rag and without your stories to form the backbone of this little parish-pump paper, it wouldn’t the major player it is today. Stalwart of The Fishing Paper, Barry Bartlett was there when it all started and he still has the very first issue to reflect back on.
BOOK REVIEW
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The Trout Bohemia Fly-fishing travels in New Zealand
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Derek Grzelewski wrote the widely acclaimed ‘Trout Diaries’ in 2011.
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Trout Bohemia is in the same top class, arguably even better. Derek is an eloquent writer with a sensitive and, at times, passionate side that gets to the deeper meaning of why we go trout fishing. He loves nothing better than to cruise the country with dog and fly rod, seeking out other anglers and some exceptional trout fishing places.
He writes with remarkable candour about his own life’s experiences and the prologue is about the end of a relationship with a woman he admires but it’s time to move on. He quotes American trout fishing writer, John Geirach, “The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” Derek focuses on intangibles and therefore revels not just in fishing, but in experiences such as cooking on a campfire, drinking from a spring, waking up before sunrise and “looking for a miracle” in the river. Trout fishing is therapy.
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This is another great collection of stories about trout and rivers and life in general. This classy book is highly recommended and not just to trout fishers - a notable book in NZ trout fishing literature.
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The Tin Man By Joe Harrison
Adam was over from Poland doing his ’O.E’ and, due to the winter conditions, was getting little work. Having travelled and been stuck in a place with nothing organised, I decided to show him the ropes locally, so I reached for the gun with rabbits and hares in mind. On our first excursion, Adam managed to bag a rabbit and was very impressed and hooked. There is very limited hunting opportunity in Poland and Adam had never fired a rifle until this day. I showed him how to skin and gut it, and informed him he has to eat his first kill, which he did and thought it was great. There was a turnip paddock up the road with deer coming out on it, so we went up to try our luck. No deer, but at the end of our walk we came across a nice fat pig of about 80lbs and being partial to a prime bit of pork, I thought, ‘Yep, you’ll do me!’ Being only 40 metres away, I’m thinking it’s in the bag as the crosshairs rested on its head. BOOM! The pig was still standing there. ‘Damn,’ I’m thinking, ‘that was embarrassing.’ For my next shot, I tried not be so fancy and rested the cross hairs on the bulk of its neck. BOOM. This time the pig wasn’t hanging around and was off lickety-split. “Shit, sorry about that Adam - that was a poor exhibition of shooting,” I said. I’m a shearer and my season was about to start, so after shooting a couple of rabbits to show him it could be done, I gave Adam my slug gun and left him to it. We’re in my old stomping ground of Central Otago, so there was no shortage of rabbits about. Six weeks into my season, I saw Adam on the road so stopped for a quick chat and he excitedly told me he’s seen five deer with small spikes in the turnip paddock. That really got him fizzing and extremely keen to shoot one. Me, he who can’t say no, said, “I’ve got a month’s work left and will take you out after I finish.” At season’s end, after two days sleep, I discovered my rifle was shooting a metre high at 40 metres. It took a few bombs to sight in again, which only left me five and no practise rounds for the Pole. Adam arrived before ‘sparrow fart’ in his finest camo gear. I gave him a quick going over the .243, getting him to work the bolt and dry fire it a few times to get used to the trigger. Upon arriving at our hunting ground there was a wafting easterly - not ideal for the three gullies I wanted to walk. We started hunting from creek level and had to keep moving to stay ahead of the wind, sidling up the bank and walking through small side creeks to the start of the main gorge. I peered over the side and there was a chamois looking at me from about 100 metres away. I quickly gave
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Readers prize winner Adam the rifle, getting him to lie down, while resting on a small bank for a tricky downhill shot. “Shoot it in the shoulder,” I whispered. BOOM. A fraction high and with two skips and a quick sprint, it was gone. I looked down at Adam who was rolling around on the ground, half-pie holding his ears and eye, and mumbling, “My ears are ringing and my eye’s sore, I don’t understand!” “It’s not a slug gun bro,” I informed him. Luckily the scope didn’t cut his eye and we both had a bit of a laugh about it. We headed to the next gully and peeped over the side and straight away I spotted a colour about 500 metres away. I put the bino’s up and sure enough, five deer. They looked spooked though and after about two minutes they turned and trotted away, with me
suspecting they’d got a whiff of us. We trudged up the gully anyway and hunted down the next valley. As we were about to emerge out a small gorge, I spotted five chamois, just out of range. We snuck up a small gut, placing a large rock between our quarry and us, then made a beeline for them, but they disappeared. I eventually spotted them on the other side of the creek, so gave Adam the rifle and sent him to a nice rock to use for rest, instructing him to shoot straight at it in the biggest part of the body. I watched through the binos’s and sure enough, the back one stopped. BOOM… SMACK! A nice solid body hit and the chamois was his - fast learner this lad. It was a good 250 metre shot. Adam had the hugest grin with his first big game kill. What a tin arse, and a most fun day we both will never forget.
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Know Before You Go This Summer! Your vehicle’s packed. You’ve checked the oil, water and tyres, as well as your trusty gear. The weather forecast is going to be great and you’re heading off into the great outdoors with family or mates for that long awaited adventure. For the vast majority, the outdoors is a great place to be and returning safely, tired but happy with a yarn or two about that 12 point stag you nabbed, the 15kg snapper you hooked or the huts you bagged is the reason we all do it. New Zealand is a wonderful adventure playground with so many outdoor opportunities to enjoy, however, many unfortunate incidents occur. Research shows that they mostly involve people who underestimate the planning, preparation and skills required, or people who are over confident about their skills and think they don’t need to bother. The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council encourages people to get into the outdoors but urges people to take a few simple precautions. Make sure you ‘know before you go’ - follow the five easy to remember rules of New Zealand’s Outdoor Safety Code. 1. Plan Your Trip Seek local knowledge and plan the route you will take and the amount of time you can reasonably expect it to take. Department of Conservation (DoC) Visitor Centres, i-SITEs and local operators are a good source of local information. 2. Tell Someone Your Plans Tell someone your plans and complete your Outdoors Intentions using the tools available at www.adventuresmart.org.nz At the very least, tell a friend or family member where you are going and date and what time they should raise the alarm if you haven’t returned.
3. Be Aware of the Weather New Zealand’s weather can be highly unpredictable. Check the forecast and expect weather changes. Check track, hut conditions and tides. Beware of rivers – if in doubt STAY OUT. 4. Know Your Limits Challenge yourself within your physical limits and experience. Take a bushcraft or survival course with the Mountain Safety Council and learn or improve your skills in navigation, river crossing, etc. 5. Take Sufficient Supplies Take enough food, clothing, equipment and emergency rations for the worst-case scenario. Carry an appropriate means of communication such as a Mountain Radio or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Tell Someone Your Plans If you didn’t return from your trip would anybody know? If your loved ones did report you overdue – what would they tell the Search & Rescue team? Before heading out, tell someone you trust your plans. Providing detailed information such as where you are going, where you plan to stay and what equipment you are carrying is invaluable to search and rescue teams and can vastly improve your chances of being rescued quickly. Use the simple tools on www. adventuresmart.org.nz to tell someone your plans and if you don’t return, this information can be passed on to the authorities. Remember to take a personal locator beacon if you are heading into remote areas. Always keep it on your person in case you get separated from your pack. For more information about how to discover more safely this summer visit: www.mountainsafety.org.nz
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A Fat Lab, Two Stags – One Munted By Ian Sutherland
Just before dark, I found two stags in my paddock and managed to stalk – without the aid of truck or bike – to within 70m. I lay down and headshot one deer, while the other bolted for the bush. Thinking it would stop, I reloaded and readied myself, but bugger me if it didn’t clear the fence at damn nearly full pace. I decided to take a snap shot as it was entering the bush edge and received a ‘plop’ noise back. I wasn’t 100% sure of it so recovered the truck and went to investigate. I couldn’t find any sign and even with a few old dogs on the ground, came up empty, so I gutted the first stag and ended up covered in blood from head to toe – as you do. After a bit of a struggle, I just managed to load it on the back of the ute and went and hung it in the chiller, followed by a shower and a hot cuppa. Then it got the better of me and I became convinced I’d hit the other deer.
Not wishing to leave it to the morning and chance the meat spoiling, I decided to take my lab, Didymo, and have another look. We parked at the bush edge, jumped the fence in the dark and I gave the command for her to find. She took off at approximately 3km per hour so I decided to follow, as she seemed to be working well. About a hundred metres into the native, I saw her tail thrashing from side to side behind a log and presently came up on one fat stag. The front shoulders were a bit munted and there was no chance of getting assistance at eleven o’clock at night, so I had to do an operation to recover as much meat as I could. We now have more venison than the barbecue can handle, but at least the meat didn’t go to waste. It just goes to show how handy a fat Lab can be – I was more stoked with her efforts than I was in getting the deer.
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Calculated Risks for Clark Field Test: By Daryl Crimp
One of the greatest moments in the company’s history came in 1990 Paul and Jenny Clark of New Zealand Ammo capped off a successful 2013 by celebrating thirty years in business. The Wellington based after a gruelling eight-hour interview in the boardroom of Auckland’s company had humble beginnings but has grown steadily over the years Hyatt Regency Hotel that was only interrupted for fresh coffee. The to become one of the country’s largest wholesalers and distributors of Swarovski international sales manager had flown to New Zealand to conduct a week of day-long interviews with six New Zealand firms, recreational, police and military munitions. NZ Ammo principal, Paul Clark, initially trained as a tool and die maker with the aim of securing a new Swarovski dealer. Paul and Jenny were with the intention of becoming a gunsmith, but soon realised it was not a successful and the rest is history. Paul puts their success down to the fact ‘starry idea’ commercially so had to rethink his career path. He enjoyed that he was frank and honest with Swarovski, telling the sales manager a four-year stint as a deer culler and a weekend meat shooter in the mid- that ‘if he was looking for a quick fix, he was looking at the wrong guy’ and that it would take a good fiveseventies, then ventured overseas years to re-establish the brand. on the big O.E to ‘open his eyes “There were bigger companies to the ways of the world’. While represented, but the Europeans away he indulged in his passions like honesty and are prepared to for climbing and shooting, and build relationships,” Paul says. returned to New Zealand with the seed of an idea. It also reflects Paul and Jenny’s business ethos: they are not After lengthy negotiations and frightened of taking calculated an extensive trip to America in ‘81, risks and are prepared to invest Paul received his first shipment heavily in promoting and of Sierra projectiles in September establishing a brand, born out by of 1983 and New Zealand the fact that Swarovski is now the Ammunition was born. From company’s flagship brand. Paul a part time basis while selling also puts their success down to engineering supplies for Brierley an ability to plan thoroughly, pick subsidiary, Kidd Garrett, Paul products that will sell, and sheer gradually turned the fledgling hard work. business into a solid company and expanded its range of product. “The forty hour week went out the window for us years ago!” In 1987 he met Jenny and the couple later married, combined Over the years he has seen forces, bought a bigger house and many changes in the industry, operated NZ Ammo from home some good, others not. (Paul did go Wapiti hunting while “The increase in parallel on honeymoon in USA). importing and part time operators A timeline shows deliberate and with no overheads picking the methodical growth: in 1988 the eyes out of product lines and company scored its first police discounting hasn’t been good for contract, supplying the boys in the industry as a whole,” he says. Jenny and Paul Clark celebrate 30 years in business. blue with 37mm CS rounds – “Warranties and service go out irritant gas munitions for riot control. The company now also supplies the window and people inevitably get their fingers burned.” the police with less lethal munitions and Police Duty Gear such as He sees the increase in availability of high quality guns, optics and holsters and belts. In 1994, fitting in with Paul and Jenny’s philosophy of clothing to the New Zealand market as a good thing, but says that dealing only in quality products and premier brands, NZ Ammo added increased regulation in Europe in particular, will ultimately impact on us. Steyr Rifles to the stable. At the same time, the company also started a “Increased regulation equals cost to the end user,” he says. partnership with Austrian firm, Hirtenberger Defence Systems, to supply However, New Zealand Ammunition shows no sign of slowing down the New Zealand Defence Force with small arms, artillery and mortar and has entered a new decade of doing business by adding two more munitions; a partnership that still operates today. In ’97, NAMMO of premier brands to its stable: the Colt Agency and the acclaimed Norma Norway came on board, supplying NZ Ammo with M72 rocket systems range of munitions. for the NZ Defence Force. (For more info check out: www.nzammo.co.nz)
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The Markhor Eterlou 45 - at home in the hills.
Markhor Eterlou Evo 111 45ltr Pack
Markhor make a range of soft-shell hunting packs in various sizes up to 75 + 10 litres, in both camo and green. These have been specifically designed for hunting and come with a range of features with this in mind. While it is almost impossible to get a product that will cover a multitude of situations, I was looking for a combo day/overnight pack suitable for alpine hunting. Clearly it needed space for adequate clothing, gear such as cameras and spotting scopes, meat, food, and provisions for a quick fly camp. I chose the 45 because it is still compact enough to be a good all round daypack, whether on the tops, running after goats or chasing deer in the bush during the Roar. It certainly ticks the box comfort wise, fitting snugly with good waist strap and sternum strap offering great support. What’s more, the Markhor are very quiet and being made of polyester make bugger all noise going through the scrub. They look very compact, but I found the capacity good and adequate for the job, although any more than a light overnighter and you would need to consider the next model up. A big advantage to alpine hunting for this model is the rifle harness on the back, freeing you up to navigate difficult terrain without worrying about the balance issues with a slung rifle. The rifle fits snug, is centred properly and is easy to remove once needed. Another must for alpine hunters is adequate pocketing for accessories and the Markhor 45 does not disappoint. The pockets are pragmatic, well-positioned, of appropriate size and useful. It also doubles as a very good rest when taking difficult shots and represents good value at its current price point. Highly recommended.
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Three New Products For Safer And More Successful Hunting A device that can spot a rat in a bush at 120 metres, in total darkness, sounds like science fiction, and yet the new Pulsar Quantum HD19S thermal imager can do just that. Whilst out searun fishing at night, Anthony Corke of Archetype Precision Systems Limited, noticed small animals moving through the bushes at around 120 metres. Intrigued, he moved closer to see what they were, and discovered that they were rats. Using a Pulsar Quantum HD19S and a Yukon MPR compact DVR, he produced a video showing three rats cavorting on the riverbank. This footage is available on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=IyfacGmAU3E or scan the QR code. As well as spotting animals at night, the Pulsar HD19S Thermal Imager can be used in daylight whilst bush stalking. It enables the user to spot animals that may be obscured by difficult lighting and foliage, and to safely identify the target. It can also spot other hunters that may be approaching too closely.
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Extra scope adapter rings are available for rapidly swapping the Pulsar Forward DFA75 between multiple rifles. Recent tests at the NZDA Nelson Branch range at Packers Creek proved the reliability and accuracy of the DFA75. Swapping the unit between a .22LR, .17HMR, .223Rem, and .308Win, the Pulsar Forward DFA75 delivered accurate results with each calibre. The best group was 1.5 inches at 200 meters with a .223 Tikka T3 stainless synthetic fitted with a Gunworks Spartan suppressor and a Yukon Craft 1.5-6x42 rifle scope. This testing was undertaken in strong sunlight thanks to the DFA75’s ability to withstand bright light. This digital night vision attachment is proving popular with hunters and pest controllers throughout New Zealand. At $2799, the Pulsar Forward DFA75 is a cost effective and versatile hunting tool. Finally, Archetype Precision Systems Limited recently landed the first shipment of military grade Generation 3 goggles. The ANV-HD45ULTRA Autogated Generation 3 Night Vision Biocular Goggle has advanced features that puts it in a class of its own. It is designed for use in extreme darkness and in harsh conditions, including immersion in water.
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Thousand Deer No Long Shot By Peter Harker
Unlike so many other glacial valleys in South Westland, this remarkable part of the wilderness is not likely to be overrun with hunters. Since the 1950’s, hunter access has been tightly controlled in this corner of the Southern Alps and Anthony and his wellknown and respected dad, Mike, have to be admired for what they have achieved. For example, spotlighting is a real no-no and the mere mention of it is likely to elicit a string of profanities. For obvious reasons, I have agreed to keep the exact location out of print. The main focus of this story is a person, not the destination. Anthony is 34-years-old and resides on the farm with his on site family (he is a dog lover). Dressed in camo gear from Gun City, he looks the gungho type of guy who fits hand in glove with the wilderness. He is a crack shot and with his expensive array of sniper rifles and longrange firearms and scopes, he has racked up a whisker under 1,000 deer over five years! This isn’t a typo – yep, one thousand deer or around four a week! Anthony’s culling operations are generally two
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The new Pulsar Quantum HD19S is the best performing thermal in its price range with a retail price of just $4699. This unit is sure to increase your hunting success. The next great hunting innovation is the Pulsar Forward DFA75 digital night vision scope These units are available in limited quantity. attachment, which easily converts a daylight The ANV-HD45-ULTRA Gen3 Goggle costs $7995, scope into a night vision scope and a Long-Range Upgrade package is available The Pulsar Forward DFA75 fits most 40mm - at $8795. month &Anthony NZ Hunting News Stewart56mm daylightEach riflescopes. A 1/8The turnFishing locates Paper Contact Corke or Christine the unit on a special that is fitted to the Corke forthe moredraw. information and advice. Phone will housing pick one winner to go into scope. It is easily removed by depressing a clip, 03 9700 570 or visit www.acad.co.nz
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man affairs, as he sets up on the bonnet of his 4x4 truck and records all the action using a powerful video camera. His normal shooting range is between 400 – 800 yards and he has become very adept at placing the shots exactly where they are intended. The largest mob of stags he has seen on the river flats numbered 18, but big antlered specimens are rare. Anthony’s largest head to date was a 12-pointer measuring 35x35. This remarkable young man
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technical knowledge to their sport. I watched in wonder as he made ready his intended choice of firearm to be used on a late afternoon hunt. Graphs were consulted, while knobs and twiddly bits akin to props from a Star Trek movie were adjusted with precision. Like the classic film, Sniper, it takes a special sort of person to make a rifle lethal under such conditions. I looked at some of his previously used calibrated targets and noted that at 400 yards, the bullseye bullet holes all linked up!
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BOOK REVIEW Injun Joe The Legend of Smoking Joe Collins
By Marion Day Published by The Halcyon Press Rrp $40 Reviewed by Daryl Crimp Joe Collins earned fame and notoriety during the height of the venison recovery industry in New Zealand. He was both revered and despised; a character comprising equal portions of fact, daring do, myth and pure fantasy, but there is no doubting he stood out in an industry peppered with archetypal Kiwi blokes and rugged mountain men. He was an anathema to bureaucracy and snubbed his nose at the idiocy and tyranny of the system when appropriate, yet he formed the vanguard in many areas of flight safety and training, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers.
Hunter, poacher, pilot, shooter, father, lover and enigma, Joe Collins was no doubt a fascinating person, as depicted here in this captivating read from Marion Day. As partner to Joe during the second phase of his life, Marion shared in many of his triumphs and weathered the bitter and depressing dark days as well. She sets out to present his story, warts and all, and largely succeeds in presenting an unbiased picture of the man they nicknamed Injun Joe. From his burdensome childhood at the hands of a belligerent father through to the heady days as a chopper pilot and through to the weathering he took at the hands of a perverted bureaucracy, Injun Joe makes compelling reading.
Although a factual account of his life, Injun Joe is also a passionate tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, tumult and frailty. While the man became stuff of legend, his human side is exposed against a backdrop of our pioneering spirit and the Kiwi clobbering machine, giving as much an insight into the New Zealand psyche as it does Joe himself. The book also features writings from Joe, so is in part autobiographical, which gives an ethereal sense of a ghost talking from beyond the grave, adding a poignancy to the story.
Frustratingly, the volumes of colour photographs are too small for my liking but its a niggle that doesn’t detract from the book as a whole. A thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying read - highly recommended.
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Do Suppressors Work? By Daryl Crimp
I have had the Gunworks Canterbury suppressor on my Ruger .308 for several years now, so have had plenty of opportunity to test its efficacy and see whether it measures up to the hype. It is said to reduce noise by up to 65%, reduce recoil by up to 50% and not impact on accuracy. Without having conducted any scientific measurements, what I can tell you is that it has had a measurable impact on my hunting, has actually improved the accuracy of my .308 and given me some wonderful hunting moments that I didn’t get to experience with the unsuppressed ‘cannon’. During a recent spring tahr hunt, the benefits of using suppressed rifles became very apparent. Both Colin Murray and I were using suppressors Tahr milling about after the shot. when we decided to take a couple of meat animals in a beautiful alpine meadow in the A suppressor is not a ‘silencer’ but a Southern Alps. At this time of year tahr device that considerably reduces rifle noise come down low in the afternoon, so it suits by diverting the gas through a muzzle brake gentlemanly hunting. We’d spent a pleasant and slowing it to below the speed of sound, couple of hours glassing animals and dozing by passing it through a chamber of baffles. in the heat of the day, when a switch was Old forward facing suppressors were flicked and tahr suddenly started dropping out of the bluffs into the meadows above us. impractical for hunting because they were Three young bulls literally galloped over too long, but the over barrel suppressor a kilometre-and-a-half and were feeding utilizes the space between the muzzle and opposite us in a matter of moments, while the stock to temporarily store and dissipate another group of six were feeding down a gas, making it compact and hunter friendly. face above them. Colin fired first and what It works on the principle the bullet passes was remarkable, none of the other animals through the centre of the muzzle brake while ran at the shot, giving me ample time to take the gases are diverted back toward the stock. an easy animal. We were able to take three It assists you in the field in this way: When or four meat animals and still the other a rifle is fired at an animal, the sonic crack animals milled around. More importantly, we didn’t disturb the area, as animals in the travels with the bullet and as it passes over next catchment never heard the shots. How the animal, it sounds to the animal as if a can this be? stock whip has cracked above it. In other
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Cast toward deeper water slightly to the north west of the platform for snapper, trevally, yellow-eyed mullet and kahawai.
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Incoming tide tends to bring snapper, trevally, kahawai and kingfish.
Good sized snapper have been landed here along with the usual suspects of yellow-eyed mullet, mackerel and trevally.
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Kingfish are known to lurk in here on the turning tide.
Popular kayak fishing spot for snapper and kahawai.
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Fish the incoming and outgoing tides for kahawai, snapper, yellow-eyed mullet. A good set net spot for flounder.
From late spring for trevally, snapper with kingfish making an appearance in summer through to late autumn.
18 Seaward Boulder Bank From late spring this is a good night fishing spot for snapper. Best fished between 11.00pm and 2.00am on a half tide.
19 Off the Lighthouse From half way either side of high tide fish the change of light for snapper, trevally, kahawai, yellow-eyed mullet, mackerel and cruising kingfish.
20 QE II Bridge Maitai River A popular fishing spot at high tide for Nelson’s Asian community targeting kahawai on baits.
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1 Fisherman Island Off the green navigation symbol to the south east of the island there is excellent snapper fishing during summer. Snorkelling around the rocks is very scenic. This area offers good spear fishing opportunities with the occasional crayfish.
2 Adele Island A good free diving spot for crayfish all round the coastline and reefs offshore.
It’s worth targeting tarakihi off the north of the island where snapper are also found in summer.
3 Six Foot Rock This rock just north of Adele Island, fishes well year round for tarakihi and the occasional blue cod. Fish late summer for snapper and good results for gurnard have been had further out from the rock over the sand from February onwards.
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4 Hapuku Reef Situated at the start of what the locals call the Mad Mile, and for very good reason. The currents through here can be quite strong and when the nor’wester comes in it cuts up. The reef drops quickly onto a muddy bottom and fishing close in will produce snapper and a variety of other species.
5 Pitt Head Moderate fishing from the beach late in the evening, but good light tackle fishing from around the rocks. On the main coastline, small blue cod are occasionally caught. Late summer target cruising kingfish. Free diving for crayfish around coastal margin.
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This stretch of coast is good for kahawai in late summer and early autumn. It’s also proven setline territory for snapper. This area is also well worth checking out for free diving for crayfish and moki. Any of the headlands or drop-offs with currents are known to hold populations of cruising kingfish from spring through to mid autumn. The area also provides great opportunities for the thrill of spear fishing kingfish.
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Access for land based again via the coastal track. Limited rock fishing, so mainly suited to boat access. Borders the marine reserve and produces snapper, kahawai, tarakihi and a few blue moki. Kingfish patrol these waters from mid-summer and are best taken on heavy tackle with medium to large live baits. Paddle crabs are plentiful at low tide. TONGA ISLAND MARINE RESERVE – No fishing zone. Ensure you make yourself aware of the exact boundaries of the marine reserve, which stretches from Bark Bay in the south to Awaroa Head in the north. This is one of the country’s most spectacular dive sites, both snorkelling and scuba diving. Try scuba diving the rock that lies just north of Tonga Island where you’re likely to see masses of crayfish in excess of 10lb. Note: If you are intending to dive in the marine reserve, ensure you have no fish, including shellfish or crayfish, aboard your boat. Fishery officers regularly patrol this area.
11 Outer Rock South off Totaranui Reef A good summer through to mid autumn snapper, tarakihi and kahawai spot. Flasher rigs have been successful in targeting trevally around rocks with kingfish also known to lurk in areas of current. This is also a popular free dive spot for crayfish and moki.
12 The Brick Search for the two pinnacles where you’ll find snapper during summer and blue cod year round.
13 South Anatakapua Bay Fish early spring and later in summer for snapper. Target gurnard over the sandy bottom areas in late summer and autumn. Kahawai and kingfish are common around rocky areas in late summer.
14 Separation Point A very popular fishing spot that experiences moderate to heavy pressure through the summer months. Some blue moki can be taken in close, but
the area is popular for its blue cod fishery. Target snapper late in the spring and again midautumn. A standard ledger rig with heavy sinker is the most commonly used terminal tackle for this area. High speed jigging for kingfish late in the summer often strikes a happy note with some anglers. Trevally are also caught here in late spring and again in late autumn.
15 Separation Point Offshore Blue cod are common here year round but a better winter fishing area.
16 Separation Point West Spring snapper and again in autumn. Kingfish are found around rocky outcrops and areas of current. Live baiting or trolling surface lures has proven effective in the past. Kahawai, sea perch and trevally are caught in late spring and again in early autumn. It’s also a good free diving spear fishing site. Make sure you check out the shallower margins before heading into the deeper water. You may be pleasantly surprised!
7 Awaroa Bay Access is boat only and this shallow sandy bottom coast is dotted with small reefs worthy of a cast or two. In the estuary you’ll find flounder and paddle crabs. In summer surfcast from the beach for kahawai.
8 Ratakura Point Snapper and the occasional tarakihi are found around areas of foul. A good spot for free diving for moki and crayfish.
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10 Totaranui Tinnies can be launched from the beach and there is access to some reasonable land based fishing. Change of light, berley and a light tackle approach are what is required here. Paddle crabs are also plentiful. Set lining over the sandy bottom during late spring then again in early autumn has provided good results for snapper and gurnard. These fish are also known to inhabit the drop-off areas.
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1 Sandy Bay Beach This is a very tidal area with good flounder fishing on the incoming evening tide. Paddle crabs are also plentiful with snapper cruising the area at the top of the tide.
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3 Anawera Point Land based access from the Kaiteriteri road via Stephens Bay. Beach and rock fishing onto a sandy bottom. Snapper and kahawai are the main species taken.
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26A – Closer in to the Boulder Bank in shallow water use plenty of berley and try straylining and flasher rigs on incoming and outgoing tide. Best fishing time tends to be at mid tide at the change of light at dawn or dusk. Use a variety of baits for snapper and try drop-shotting soft baits. Expect
4 Kaka Island At the mouth of Kaiteriteri Bay is a set of rocks and the small island. Fishing these areas early in the spring and again later in autumn can produce snapper of reasonable size.
5 Stephens Bay Surfcasting for kahawai, yelloweyed mullet, mackerel and in spring and late summer snapper. Good spot for dinghy fishing – strayline evening & early morning.
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9 The Kumeras Surfcasting for snapper late summer to autumn.Year round for kahawai and flounder.
10 The 20 Metre Line This is good in early to late spring where large snapper are often caught on setlines. Gurnard, greyboy, rig and kahawai in late spring and early summer. A lot of spiny dogfish and carpet sharks so avoid berley, but drift using straylines and slow jigs. Pink and white Jitterbugs a good spring choice. At times, red cod are abundant late winter through spring.
26C – Landbased from the Boulder Bank. Access from Boulder Bank Drive. This is an extremely rocky bottom
so be prepared to lose some gear. Try using spoon shaped sinkers that are easier to jiggle free from between rocks. Big eagle rays are often caught here. It’s also worth spinning for kahawai and kingfish.
27 Marybank Flounder on edges of main channel. Use either set nets or spearfishing with light at night.
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Deeper water creates different current patterns meaning this area fishes best on an incoming tide and has excellent results at the change of light. Fish the edge of the drop-off for snapper, trevally, blue cod, yellow-eyed mullet, mackerel and kingfish. Kingfish are
Surfcasting for snapper and kahawai, if you can get access to the shore. Popular kayak spot – fish around Pepin Island or paddle out past Marine Reserve for snapper, kahawai and gurnard. Good setlining area. A number of large snapper taken by kayakers here.
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11 Port Motueka Great spot for catching baitfish like yellow-eyed mullet before moving down the coast to target snapper. Pacific oysters are also plentiful along this coast.
12 Moutere Bluff – inshore Snapper in shallow water from September then again from mid summer and on to autumn.
12a. Moutere Inlet Spearing flounder in channels low tide through winter.
13 Kina Beach This beautiful stretch of beach is quite secluded and easy access is offered from the Coastal Highway. An ideal picnic area, Kina Beach provides easy surf casting conditions. Fish through the top of the tide for kahawai, snapper and rig. Fishes best on a mid-tide approaching dusk.
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Late spring for large snapper by fishing the change of light at dusk – then again mid to late autumn. Fish the edge of the foul using stray lines, slow jigs or flasher rigs. This is good kingfish country in late spring then again in mid to late summer.
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Blue cod, tarakihi off reefs and foul areas year round. Snapper and gurnard in spring to autumn in more open water. Fish the 30-metre mark in spring for large snapper and gurnard.
From spring until late autumn all bays and coves around mussel farms produce snapper, kahawai and trevally. The area between the islands and the cable at the entrance to Squally Cove is the main scallop bed. North of the cable is a limited oyster bed. Good kayak fishing.
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Both land based and boat fishing for spring and autumn snapper, with kahawai in late autumn.
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Land based summer fishing for snapper and kahawai.
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Albacore Tuna Albacore tuna often come into Tasman Bay over summer and early autumn when water temperatures are high and food is abundant. Look for current lines around 20m – 30m and troll albie lures at 6-8 knots. Look for areas of baitfish, fish activity, birds working and blue water. Tuna tend to rise to surface feed with the sun, so mid-morning onwards can be productive.
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A prime kingfish spot through spring and again from late summer into autumn. Snapper are also caught at these times. Year round species include kahawai, mackerel, mullet and gurnard. Kingfish Hint – cruise outside of the farm and cast a subsurface lure or stick baits, then make a quick retrieve.Will also take Jitterbugs cast and retrieved. After a while the fish may become lure shy so use the lure to tease them toward the boat, then switch to speed jigging. Kingfish are very curious and an old paint tin with a few nuts and bolts, shaken beneath the water surface may also bring them over for a look.
The estuary is ideal for flounder set netting and evening spear fishing. Paddle crabs are abundant and plenty of cockles can be found around here too. It’s no deeper than a metre at low tide.
snapper, kahawai, trevally, blue cod, kingfish, barracouta, spiny dogfish, thresher sharks and carpet sharks. Troll for kingies mid to late spring and early autumn. Popular spearfishing and kayak destination. 26B – Offshore from the Boulder Bank in deeper water around the 20 metre mark. Anchor up and use plenty of berley. Use stray lines, ledgers and soft baits targeting snapper and trevally. If spiny dogs become a problem move into shallower water or drift fish using Jitterbugs or other slow jigs. This is also a prime setline spot in early spring for large snapper. Rig are also common here. Good kayak fishing 300m from shore for gurnard and school snapper.
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15 Ruby Bay Early spring through summer for snapper fishing the change of light in the morning. In close, they go off the bite at daybreak.
16 Mapua Channel The old wharf offers safe fishing for youngsters, but currents can be strong so heavy running rigs are advised. Boat fishing for kahawai, and in spring and again from late summer this is a good snapper spot.
17 Rabbit Island – surfcasting Spring and again late summer through to autumn for snapper, kahawai, spiny dogfish and greyboys. Look for gutters where shellfish exist and fish incoming tide. Good electric kontiki spot. Large rays are also common off the beach.
18 Rabbit Island – boat fishing A popular snapper spot from spring until mid December. Fish the change of light in the morning in 6-8m at anchor, with good berley trail and strayline and variety of baits. Gurnard and kahawai are also common along here – take slow jigs or flasher rigs while drifting. December can bring plagues of juvenile school sharks, so don’t berley if they are present.
19 Oyster Island All the back channels offer school snapper in late spring then again from midsummer through until autumn. Kahawai, yellow-eyed mullet and mackerel are also often caught here. A lot of juvenile fish.
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21 Tasman Bay Large area of foul where dredge dumps waste is for good spring and summer school snapper, kahawai, yellow-eyed mullet, and greyboy, plus occasional rig. Gurnard are caught here year round.
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A good place for surfcasting. Fishing during the day can bring results, but it is better fishing on dark or after dark. Remember the paddle crabs take your bait during daylight hours. After dark they leave your bait alone. You can also set a crab pot here for a feed of paddle crabs.
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Good sized snapper and trevally in spring and again in late summer through until mid summer are regularly caught around the mussel farms. Paddle crabs and flounder are prolific in the estuary.
At low tide it’s possible to walk out and survey the channels and pools for the small fish that get caught on the out going tide and toward high tide.The bay is deep enough for the snapper to come in and feed, making it a reasonable surfcasting spot.
2 Port Tarakohe The breakwater for the marina allows you to cast into the bay. There are one or two places on the rocks that allow you to get down to the water’s edge without too much difficulty, but most people go off the point. Fish summer through to early autumn for snapper along with yellow-eyed mullet, black rays, dogfish, gurnard and kahawai. It is best to fish the change of light either in the early morning or late evening. On the mussel farms west of Tarakohe you’ll find snapper. From spring through to mid summer kingfish like to play around the mussel farms with live bait, trolling and surface lures all proving successful.
2 – 3 Between Tarakohe and Pohara Ths is a popular area for setlining, evening drift fishing and flounder netting from boats.
mussel farmers’ way when they are working. Collingwood boat ramp is very tidal, launching access is only for two and a half hours either side of high tide.
4 Golden Bay Scallop Beds In decline and patchy.
5 Patons Rock Good fishing from boats, or fish off the rocks at both low and high tides. Fishing the change of light and even after dark will reward you. Check out the rocks at low tide so you know where you can cast your lines without losing gear on rocks. Good snapper fishing.
6 Onekaka (including near the old wharf) Snapper and other fish can be caught along this stretch. A small boat ramp is available. Fish can be caught quite close in, particularly in the late evening. Along the reef slightly offshore from here is a proven school snapper spot in early spring and fishes particularly well in early morning. Further out on the 20 to
30 metre line set lining has been highly successful during early to late spring for large snapper. Check out this area for summer albacore.
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7 Collingwood, Aorere River Mouth Always a good spot to catch kahawai or sea-run trout. Use a lure or bait and fish the incoming tide at the back of the Collingwood Motor Camp. Snapper can also be caught off this spot. This is also a good winter flounder spearing area.
8 Aorere River - for the trout fishing enthusiast This has good quantities of brown trout. There are several places you can access the river by bridges, but don’t be afraid to ask a farmer. Most will let you cross their land.
9 Mussel Farms If you have a boat this is the place for you. There can be particularly good snapper fishing from December to March early morning annd again in the evening. Launch your boat at the Collingwood boat ramp. Remember to pay your boat ramp fee. Tie up to the mussel farms, but keep out of the
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Westhaven Inlet
6 Patarau Shoals
1 Snapper are prolific from early summer through until autumn.
This is a very exposed coastline and is often subject to some heavy weather from the north and west.These shoals produce good catches of snapper and blue cod and are a popular dive site for crayfish. Big tarakihi have been taken from here along with the occasional trumpeter and trevally.
2 Find the hole which drops to about 13 metres where snapper tend to lurk early summer through to late autumn. 3 Flounder throughout the tidal sandflats but spear fishing only.
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4 All bridges on the Westhaven Road are good spots for surfcasting from for snapper. Note: Be aware of the Westhaven Te Tai Tapu Marine Reserve. The reserve covers 536 hectares and includes all the tidal sandflats and channels south of a straight line between Melbourne Point (Pah Point) and the closest headland of Westhaven Scenic Reserve. It also includes all the tidal areas upstream of causeways along Dry Road, southwest of and including the Wairoa River. An area around the Mangarakau wharf is not included in either reserve.
5 Western Coastline All beaches along this coast from the Patarau River south are good for snorkelling, with plenty of paua.
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7 Kahurangi Shoals A diverse range of species is caught here including groper, blue cod, snapper, trumpeter with kingfish in summer. Crayfish are plentiful for scuba divers.
8 Patarau Banks Albacore tuna in autumn and early spring. Shoaling trevally and kahawai are also known to inhabit these waters. Blue cod can be found here year round with perch, snapper and a few groper.
9 The 102 Metre Line A consistent groper spot when fishing the deeper margins.
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Sophie’s Snapper ‘Tail’ Otago University student, Sophie Stuart, was at first thrilled and excited to be part of a snapper catching effort in Tasman Bay with father Lindsay aboard the Victory. They had baited and set their long line and after an hour’s soaking Sophie was amazed to see the huge snapper come to the surface as they wound the line in.
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Bays Boating Boat Ramp Tips Motueka: This is a great ramp. It is run by the Motueka Powerboat Club. The ramp is cared for and gated with a swipe-card but you can get a day pass from the watch house at Talleys over the road or buy a yearly pass from us here at Bays Boating. The year runs from July to july. The ramp can be used at all tide stages but you need to take care during low tide when motoring out the channel. It can get very shallow at the end of the breakwater. There is a long sandbank that extends from the north and you will have to give the end plenty of clearance.
“I won’t be targeting a big snapper again,” says Sophie. “I want these big fish kept in the water for breeding.” Sophie’s thinking is in line with that of the Nelson Dawn Breakers Fishing Club who now determine competition points based on length measurement and a photograph of the fish, allowing members to catch and release the big breeders.
Kaiteriteri: This is concrete ramp at the northern end of the bay. It’s nearly all tide. The ramp is quite shallow, so at low tide springs the tide is below the bottom of the ramp. The ramp is managed over the busy January period and has an honesty box for the rest of the time. There is not a lot of room for cars and trailers so the trailers have to be parked in a trailer park on Martin Farm Road. If its very busy you will have to park your car there too. The ramp can be very busy at times but with patiences and care it works out fine.
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Marahau: This is the nearest ramp to Abel Tasman National Park. It is well constructed but the beach drys out a long way, so the ramp can only be used at the top of the tides. The sea breeze can cause wave issues too. The Water taxis use this ramp with tractors towing the boats on trailers. It can be a busy place without many places to park.
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www.thefishingpaper.co.nz The days of the old ‘stump-puller’ armed with milky looking nylon as thick as your wrist and long-shank hooks coated in rust, have long gone. Technology has exploded into our lives like a starburst on Guy Fawkes Night and I look at the changes in
reverent wonder, as if I am still that child around the burning guy. Who’d have thought ten-years-ago that we’d have smart phones capable of playing videos, taking photos, catching the news, buying coffee, doing the banking and telling you the fishing regs? I remember the old party line where you had to crank a handle just to connect with an operator a mile down the road! (The only app they knew was one called GOSSIP!) Technology has transformed every aspect of our lives, so it is little wonder it has recently become a big part of fishing, recreational and commercial. It
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has transported the sport to a new level, transformed skill sets to a higher plane and made fishing a more precise and enjoyable science. So welcome to FISH N TECH… a dedicated look at what is new on the technological front and how it could benefit you when you next wet a line or wade in the water. If I can get my head around it – imagine what you can do by becoming tech savvy. Looks like I might have to retire the ‘nickel spinner’ or ‘plug of jelly’. If you know what I am talking about, then you are probably technically challenged and should stick to looking at the pictures! Enjoy.
The GT Kontiki is a world’s first – an electronic longline fishing system with sophisticated point-and-go ‘autopilot’ steering that follows a pre-programmed magnetic bearing. It is available in a selection of packages, including fully optioned fishing systems which include the kontiki, a remotecontrolled winch, 2000m of line, traces, lead weights, transport trolley with bait board, batteries and chargers. Components are also available separately. The GT Kontiki fishing system is the most reliable and effective beach launched kontiki fishing system in the world. Developed and exhaustively tested in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions, it is completely at home on the beaches of New Zealand’s rugged west coast. All GT Kontiki kits come with a 24-month warranty and after sales support (0800 GT FISH).
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Free Smartphone APP the Best ‘First Mate’ for Boaties A free new smartphone app has been launched giving New Zealand boaties easy access to all the information they’ll need when heading out onto the water. The MarineMate application for iPhone and Android devices has up-to-date tide information adjusted for daylight savings, boat ramp locations, safe boating checklists, and regulatory information on 5 knot zones, towing lanes and swimming areas. “Downloading this free app
onto your phone means boaties no longer need to carry cumbersome tide guides, or copies of multiple bylaws,” said Waikato Regional Council’s navigation safety programme manager, Nicole Botherway. “Boaties will often visit different locations across a number of regions, and some don’t realise the rules change. MarineMate provides a one-stop-shop to updated information via their smartphone, no matter where they are heading to.”
Mrs Botherway, who led a national project team to develop the application, says it’s quick, it’s easy, and it will help to make waterways safer. The app was developed with funding from Maritime NZ, the ACC, Land Information NZ and regional council harbourmasters’, with support from Water Safety New Zealand. Updates to MarineMate will be released if rules change or additional information becomes available, such as the location of Telecom cables.
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Jimmys Bait Company – Making Fishing Easy with a new and slightly different take on the way we traditionally use fishbait A good friend of mine told me twelve years ago, “Don’t be afraid to think outside the square with new products,” and so I did! The concept – was it possible to manufacture fishbait using locally sourced by-product? Could we produce a uniform bait product with better or equal holding ability than the original? Twenty years in the bait industry has taught me that fish such as snapper weren’t about to change their feeding habits overnight, so sticking to the basics was essential. Tried and true raw materials that had proven catching ability were needed: skipjack tuna and squid as it happens were available in berley-grade form and at low cost. Although the manufacturing process is secret, we can give you an outline on some of the technical procedures involved in making Jimmy’s Shelf Stable Bait Products. Emulsify raw material ----- add binders------add flavour enhancers------- mix----- extrude------ setting/moulding----dehydrate----- cutting------ final packaging When you look at the step-by-step procedures it looks as simple as baking a cake, with a slightly different taste! The first production made was a range of 5mm and 8mm bait pellets that are now marketed as the BAIT BULLET. Early trials gave me a good insight as to what could be achieved; catching all wharf species with the 5mm pellet and a good range of edible saltwater fish such as tarakihi, brim and gurnard on the 8mm pellet. I believe that by using by-product familiar to the dietary needs of species targeted, we have an advantage in matching bait to fish. For example, gurnard with crab, blue cod with kina, and snapper with squid.
Jimmy’s Bait Company is currently trialling pre-cut wedges/tails for general boating and fishing use. These can be used on a 3/05/0 standard flasher rigs, and hopefully be available in the 2014/2015 season. Although the convenience fisherman is our target market, with time and greater understanding of the product we hope to be accepted as a standard fishbait option for all.
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MPI asks Recreational Fishers ‘Is Your Catch Legal?’ This summer the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is going to help recreational fishers avoid potential fines by asking ‘Is your catch legal?’ The recreational fishing rules can, and do, change and checking them before heading out could make all the difference. Checking the rules has never been easier - fishers can download the free NZ Fishing Rules App, use the free text service, pick up a brochure from their local MPI office or through the website www.fish.govt.nz.
Ever wished you could invent something so simple, and easy to use, E revolutionary S ! D E everyone would need one? Darren Hodgson E RA UIRhas M of TNelson done just that and it’s so CObrilliant. And it’s fitting that he got simple NQ it’s L E E the idea W from his wife’s hairclip, because the new Sinkerlock is about to put to rest many a fisher’s hairy moments! Being a keen recreational fisherman, Darren got fed up with swinging hooks and sinkers weather walking down the beach with his surfcaster or out in a boat, and decided there must be a simple solution.
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With the help of Graeme Rickard and his Christchurch based team of Action Plastics, and Melissa Hutcheson of Nelson, the idea of designing and manufacturing a robust, easy to attach and effective sinker lock for all rods and rigs, became a reality. The whole project took 9 months from idea to shelf.
The NZ Fishing Rules App helps fishers to quickly identify recreational fish species, along with useful information such as the minimum legal size of your catch, maximum daily limits and area bag limits. The app covers the different rules in each region and, once downloaded, can be checked anywhere, anytime. Short videos show how to release undersize fish correctly and also how to measure/determine the sex of crayfish. The app is available for iphone, ipad and android and it’s FREE!
Sinkerlock keeps the sinker safely attached to the rod, is a simple to use, tough product that eliminates problems of damaged fishing rods, reels, boats and vehicles and most importantly, it prevents personal injury from
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swinging hooks and sinkers. Sinkerlock is disruptive technology in that it changes the way we have done things for the last 100 years. The remarkable features of SinkerLock: • Made of super tough material virtually indestructible • Uses heavy duty stainless spring and pin with fitted caps and guards built in to protect your line • 100% NEW ZEALAND designed and manufactured • Holds 99% of sinkers, lures jigs and tackle • Fits 99% of rods like boat rods, soft bait rods, surf casters, spin rods and most others. Available in store now from Big Blue Dive & Fish Nelson, Stirling Sports Richmond and Coppins Motueka. Available for a limited time online at The Fishing Paper Store: Darren is currently developing a national retail distributor network and taking trade enquiries now. For more information contact Darren: 027 824 9020 or info@sinkerlock.com
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Sinkerlock will fit most rods. It will secure most sinkers and lures. By using this product correctly it will eliminate damage to rods, reels, boats, vehicles and most importantly yourself.
The Free-Text Service Fish limits and size restrictions can also be sent via free-text on request. Fishers can text the name of a fish species e.g. ‘blue cod’ to 9889 and receive a reply with the size restriction information instantly and for free. If you need to know the bag limit, fishers can reply with ‘limit’ and receive that information instantly too.
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“55% of New Zealand adults now own a smartphone, having increased from 20% when the app was launched in 2011. This fact, combined with the features of the app such as GPS region selection and offline functionality represents a growing opportunity for mobile to become a main channel for how people access fish species information in this digital age.”
The Hawker Dive Spear Kit
ONE Align the sinker or lure to the middle of the front hand grip of the rod, around the X position.
TWO Place the line between the fish then squeeze the sinker lock open. Attach to the front hand grip.
THREE Slide the sinkerlock down the front hand grip towards the reel until the line is tight. This is the finished position.
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- an innovative new design developed from experience The pole spear, aka dive spear, hand spear or Hawaiian sling has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The team at Hawker Supplies Ltd have developed a 2m dive spear kit specifically for a variety of NZ fish and spearfishing experiences. Based on our many years of pole spear use, we've tried many other spears and we weren't happy with what was available, or how they performed. Plus existing high-end spears in the market are very expensive. So we set out to fix the faults we found in other spears and make our spear affordable to everyone. The Hawker Dive Spear is a three-piece fibreglass design for easy packing in standard dive gear bags and catch bags. With stainless steel connections and heads, there are no corrosion issues, which means sharp prongs - trip after trip. The spear kit includes three heads: a Flopper Head, which is great for bigger stronger fish and superb for freediving - never lose the best fish of the day again: A Paralyzer Head for speed, great for scuba - spear fish after fish and in record time, have you ever shot a fish per minute - it's just not possible with a speargun: and finally, A Three Barb Head better suited to smaller fish. Fine threads jam easily with sand and take too long to assemble, so we used a coarse thread and rubber o-rings for superior lock up of the joints. The spear has a measurer on it so you can size your fish in the water before you shoot another, taking the guesswork out of it, thus saving damage to undersize fish. The rubber sling is quick and easy to re-string in under one minute with a piece of fishing line; we suggest Hawker Fish Premium PE Braid for that job! Package includes: 3x Fibreglass Dive Spear Shafts, 1x Rubber Sling, 1x Flopper Head, 1x Paralyser Head, 1x 3 Barb Head. Full 12-month warranty. Spare parts available from us at affordable prices. Ph: 033148919 Web: www.hawkersupplies.com
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GME Launches GX800 and GX850 Handheld VHF Marine Radios with ‘Float and Flash’ and DSC Functionality A market leader in safety, communication and entertainment products, GME has released two new versatile, feature-packed handheld VHF marine radios. In a stylish new white and grey colour scheme, the GX800 and GX850 stand out from the crowd, and with features such as Digital Selective Calling and inbuilt GPS, these new products are much more than just a communication tool; they are an essential safety device for boat owners. Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, the GX800 and GX850 are waterproof to the IP67 standard. Both models feature a large backlit LCD display, making it easy to read all displayed information, even on a bright sunny day. Ideal for use at the marina or on board, if either model is accidentally dropped overboard, it will float to the surface with the bright LCD flashing to make location and retrieval an easy task. The 5/1W switchable transmission power enables users to reduce battery consumption by selecting the low power setting when using the radio at close range, ideal for communications between the mother ship and tender, or at full 5W power for communicating over longer distances.
The GX850 features Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and a 48 channel GPS receiver. With a registered MMSI number, users are able to transmit urgent or important information direct to another radio. In times of an emergency, DSC can be used to alert all radios within range of the distress, even when a listening watch is not being maintained. This feature is enhanced by the inclusion of a built in GPS receiver, meaning a distress call will automatically include current position and time. And as the GX850 features two receivers, one of which is dedicated to DSC, users will never miss a DSC call. Further enhancing the GX850’s credentials as a safety device is the inclusion of the Man Over Board (MOB) feature. In the event of an MOB incident, simply press and hold the MOB key to gain an accurate location of the point at which the incident occurred, making search and retrieval faster. Both the GX800 and GX850 feature the full range of all International, US and Canadian Marine VHF Channel Sets, and can be utilised worldwide. The GX800 is available at all Authorised GME Marine Dealers at an RRP of $269, and the GX850 at an RRP of $379.
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Year of Pressure on Seafood Industry By Tim Pankhurst, CEO Seafood NZ The undoubted highlight of the 2013 seafood year was the launch of precision seafood harvesting (PSH) at the industry conference on 1 October. The fish-in-a-bag technology opens immense possibilities for the wild capture of fin species. It enables selective harvest, both of the age of the fish and between species. The wrong size or type of fish can escape from the PSH before it is hauled. Or, they unwanted fish can be discarded live when they are brought on board. The advantages of hauling live fish are potentially massive. A live fish on the back of a boat can be turned into a live fish delivered to an overseas market. Realising full potential is a long way off. But it is the most exciting development in harvesting for many years. On the industry’s negative side over the past year, only the rock lobster sector has been out of the headlines dominated by industry critics. The issue of commercial paua diver access to areas of the Southland and Otago coast left both sides dissatisfied and feeling the matter could have been handled better from the outset. King Salmon and the Environmental Defence Society have big legal bills to pay in their fight over new farms in the Marlborough Sounds. Recreational snapper fishers off Auckland and Coromandel grieve over their reduced daily bag limit, but should know that their sharply rising annual catch in the region’s waters is unsustainable. After years of effort, to refine and prove
that their Sea Lion Escape Devices work, the deepwater fleet is still hearing its academic critics stating as fact that New Zealand sea lions are going to be functionally extinct by 2035 and it is fishing that is killing them off. On dolphins, the government has brought in yet more fishing restrictions to protect the pods of phantom Maui’s said to be resident off the Taranaki coast. Yet campaigners demand a ten-fold multiplication of the set net and trawl ban area. They want huge areas between North and South Island restricted just in case a stray Hector’s might want to migrate to Waikato to be the first known cross-breeder with a Maui’s. The government has also announced an end to shark finning. Consultation with industry on this has resulted in more questions than it has provided answers for. Nearly all of the shark catch is under the QMS with no species identified as under population threat. Most of the catch is fully utilised. No shark is targeted just for its fins.
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Nelson/Marlborough Salmon Fishing Tips For Beginners
By Vaughan Lynn
The Nelson / Marlborough region has two rivers that experience small runs of ocean going salmon and they each provide a distinctly different fishing opportunity. Firstly, the Clarence River twenty minutes north of Kaikoura, which is essentially a river mouth surf fishery. Access is available to both sides of the mouth, but the main access track on the southern side through forestry is sometimes locked and an alternative option is to take a quad bike north along the beach from Waipapa Bay. Access is better on the north side with a Fish and Game sign indicating where the track starts 600m north of the main road bridge. A vehicle with decent ground clearance is needed because the track is rutted in places. Generally most of the salmon taken at the Clarence mouth are caught between mid January and early March. Fishing the surf here requires a rod and reel that will cast a salmon hex type lure a reasonable distance. It is important to start the retrieve before the lure sinks right to the bottom as there are a lot of snags off the mouth. Sea, especially,
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Over use of Braking Strokes A positive stroke is one that works to maintain the current direction of the kayak. So, if you are paddling forward and wish to turn, a positive stroke will not only turn the kayak, but it will maintain the kayak’s forward momentum. It would not slow the kayak to create a turn. I often see less experienced paddlers using braking strokes to turn the kayak. ‘Jamming’ the paddle in the water on one side of the kayak, creates resistance and will turn the kayak in the direction of the ‘jammed’ paddle blade. This will turn the kayak quite quickly, but the kayak will slow down as it turns. This will be less of an issue in calm conditions as it will be used infrequently. But, if you are paddling into a current or a headwind, you want to keep moving forwards. Using positive strokes will keep the kayak moving forwards with only a minimal loss of forward speed. Braking strokes will reduce boat speed and you will make much less headway. The best positive stroke to use in this case is a forward sweep.
Endangering your Shoulder The shoulder is a particularly vulnerable joint for kayakers. A lot of stress can be transferred to the shoulder due to the increased leverage of the paddle. It is simple to reduce the chance of shoulder injury; a good rule to keep your shoulders safe is to ensure that your hands are always kept in front of your body. Imagine a line that extends out from each of your shoulders. Your hands should always be forward of this line. If you need to do a stroke that starts or finishes towards the stern of the kayak, then you need to rotate your body in order to keep your hands in front of your shoulders. This will not only reduce the chance of shoulder injury, but it will also encourage a much stronger paddle stroke. Using proper technique will make your paddling more enjoyable and will involve using less energy.
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Putting the word GOLD in the title of a book is sure to catch the eye, then add North West Nelson in the sub-title and a sale is virtually guaranteed. Fill the pages with treasure maps, coded notes, route maps, 100 years of local history and many well-known local names and the deal is complete. Author Paul Bensemann has spent over 30 years collating material for this book, a wonderful historical record of exploration and adventure in the ranges of northwest Nelson, now part of the Kahurangi National Park. The wider region is well known for its variety of minerals, among them coal, asbestos, limonite (iron ore), dolomite and gold, all of which were mined at different stages and locations. It all started with a report written by Government geologists who claimed they had found a huge quartz reef in 1908. Since then many gold seekers have tried to locate this reef. The many maps in the book suggest that the most likely location is in the Mt Domett, Lake Aorere area. A wonderful collection of photographs throughout the book complements the historical content, as does the many connections to many well-known names McNabb, Gibbs, Heath, Simkin, Polglaze and Johnson amongst the many. The index and referencing are also very thorough and help make this a great historical record for this treasured corner of New Zealand. A great addition to anyone’s collection, be it gold rushes and gold towns, New Zealand history, exploration, adventure in the outdoors, pushing life to the limits, or about Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park. This book contains all of these. (Published by Craig Potton Publishing).
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Small local streams for a start, then further afield in Billy’s car and he began to pick up a few nice trout. He liked to watch his new mate cast a fly, but thought it was too tricky for him, so he stuck to the threadline and worked through his selection of spinners, ‘ticers and wobblers. However, a night out with some different mates drinking associates - and an extended session led to blurred judgments and a really bad idea: “Lets do over that empty place down the corner – gotta be some stuff in there we can sell – buy some more booze eh?” But it wasn’t empty. Round the back, in through a window and before they could get their hands on anything, they were confronted by one of the new tenants who’d heard the racket and already called the police. During the short but nasty altercation, the tenant was struck several times with the bit of metal they’d used to force their way in with. Back out the window and into another confrontation, this time involving blue uniforms. They were cuffed and driven to the police station, locked up then carted to court – the whole nine yards. Yeah it was probably the booze all right. ‘No booze in here though,’ he thought. ‘Might give the stuff up, get fit – get out fishing again - yeah that’s the way to go. Not coming back to this again once I’m out either - be keeping out of trouble – be off fishing, yeah just fishing, plenty of fishing,’ he mused. ‘Start real early, north out of town, up the motorway on the bike and go wherever I want, then stop and check out all the creeks and rivers. I might learn to fly fish, that’s the go; look up Billy again, he’ll show me - probably catch more that way. Might even ride on over to the Coast - plenty of fishing places over there – big fish and lots of ‘em.’ It’s what kept him going and it would keep him free.
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Jess Our Mataura Maiden By Daryl Crimp
Just four days after her fourth birthday, Jess Love of Gore has every reason to give the ol’thumbs up. She out-fished her dad, Jim Love, on the Mataura River down there in the Deep South. Jess, the Queen of colour co-ordination, was going for the Tasmanian Devil Traffic Light look, which proved popular with this nice Mataura Brown, that would have weighed four pound, had it not weighed three instead. The look on dad’s face when she hauled in this monster, matched that of her reel. He’s a mad keen fisher and hunter himself, but kicking around with Pieman Steve Terry for too long has dulled his senses. Get with the play Dad, you’re letting the side down!
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Stick Your Oar In Apathy Strikes a Chord Dear Ed, I commend Paul Clark on his article in the last edition where he touched upon APATHY. He is spot on. Of the many hunters having a bitch about 1080 and other matters, I can say the 100% of those whom I have spoken to have not met their local elected representative. Most could not name them, which is just as bad. The contents of an article (The Steel Shot Fiasco issue 137) in Guns & Hunting July/August need to be broadcast to and considered by as many hunters as possible, whether game bird or game hunters. It epitomizes what we are up against. I call them the invisible enemy (Helen Clark’s friends). They do not say we are not to own firearms but very, very quietly come up with ways to deter ownership. I have spoken to several people who will not shoot steel and have effectively hung up their shotguns. Some have sold their guns. What have they done about it? Zip. They have a moan to their mates but have they spoken to their elected member? No. APATHY. “Once I was Apathetic and now I do not Care”. Do nothing and APATHY wins and the bastards rely on that. Best regards Roger Wootton Rotorua
PS. Ask John Key for a 1080 test kit for our visitors to ensure they are safe when visiting our Clean and Green country. ‘Fishing with Crimpy’ Where Are You? Dear Ed, What has happened to ‘Fishing with Crimpy’ on Newstalk ZB on Saturday mornings? One minute it was on, then not, then played again - then not. Now it seems to have disappeared from the airwaves completely. What the hell is going on? Ironical that the great communication medium ‘the radio’ can’t even inform us listeners of what’s going on! Hopefully it’s just a glitch and the show will be back soon. David Johns (Abridged) Tahuna Crimpy Disappeared? Dear Ed, I have been a loyal listener of ‘Fishing with Crimpy’ on Newstalk ZB for twenty years and don’t think I have missed a show. It seems to have just disappeared from the airwaves without so much as an explanation – is that the case or is Crimpy just on holiday? Fingers crossed he’ll be back soon. M.J Bester Crimpy Off Air? Dear Ed, Is it just me or is anyone else wondering what has happened
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Farewell Crimpy After Twenty Years After twenty years on air popular Top of the South radio show, Fishing with Crimpy, has been unceremoniously axed from TRN’s NewsTalk ZB stations. Show host, Crimpy, said that new Nelson station manager, Rob Lyver, announced that he was terminating the show soon after taking on the role, but gave no reasons for his decision. The show previously aired in Nelson, Blenheim and the West Coast. Crimpy said that he was proud of what the show had achieved in its twenty years on air and said that at the time of the current disappointing radio survey results for TRN locally, Fishing with Crimpy retained the only number one spot for the company. He regrets that he wasn’t given the opportunity to thank the loyal listeners, and all the businesses that advertised around the show for their support over the years, but can understand their anger and frustration at not being informed of the sudden changes. The light-hearted and sometimes irreverent half-hour show aired Saturday mornings and kept locals entertained and up with the play on the fishing front. Fishing host, Crimpy, and co-host, Reagan Poynter, delighted listeners with their quick repartee and humour, but the show was also popular because of the depth of knowledge it conveyed to local fishers. It was a popular mix of entertainment, information and local knowledge, and attracted some high profile guests over the years. “Yes, we’ve interviewed some big names over the years, including Robson Green, Michael Palin, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Canetoad Dundee, to name a few,” said Crimpy. Doug and Nola Stanton complained to The Fishing Paper about the show’s absence from air without explanation and said they’d been listening to it religiously since the show started twenty years ago. Local Newstalk ZB listener, Jan Wood said she looked forward to waking up every Saturday morning to Fishing with Crimpy and couldn’t believe the show is finished and said there was now no reason to tune into the station. Another keen fisher, Pat Vaughan, said that it didn’t make sense to discontinue such a popular show in light of the fact that Nelson is experiencing the best fishing the region has seen in forty years, and phenomenal growth in the sport. Well-known fishing advocate and fan of the show, Martyn Barlow, told The Fishing Paper, “Saturday mornings just won’t be the same. Now there’ll be even less local content on the wireless!”
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From Westport: Greymouth +00 minutes | Hokitika +10 minutes Karamea -35 minutes | Whanganui Inlet -1 hour 05 minutes From Nelson: Picton is -46 minutes on the high tides and -1 hour 20 minutes on the low tides Elaine Bay -29 minutes on the high tides and -40 minutes on the low tides Stephens Island -30 minutes | Collingwood -25 minutes Croisilles Harbour -18 minutes on the high tides and -02 minutes on the low tides French Pass is -2 hours for approximate best transit times From Akaroa: Kaikoura +1 hour on the high tides and +59 minutes on the low tides Lyttelton +43 minutes on the high tides and +42 minutes on the low tides Moeraki -1 hour 10 minutes on the high tides and -36 minutes on the low tides
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The exciting call of the deep blue is heard by many at this time of year. We rush to the boat sales, buy fishing poles that are more suited as tent poles, ensure the luxury of cushions and stubby holders (shorts) are high on the list of priorities, but how much time are we really giving to boring old safety gear. It’s a toss- up I know - a chillybin for floatation or a lifejacket? I know, let’s fill the chillybin with fish and use it for floatation if the boat sinks! Well guess what? Disappointing as it may be, a chillybin full of fish isn’t going to float and after a few hours, neither are you. This summer alone, in neighbouring waters, there have been two fatalities already where lifejackets would certainly have made a difference. At least all those rescued had the foresight to take a form of communication with them. The best form is the marine radio. We recently coordinated a rescue from a balcony whilst overlooking Tasman Bay at about 2300. The individuals rescued were very lucky I answered the phone. Had they had a marine radio, they could have talked directly to the ship or pilot boat in their vicinity and been rescued much earlier. We have rescued many launches or boats that have suffered engine failure (no fuel),
23:46 3.3 19:11 20:02 20:54 21:48 22:45 23:45
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2.5 2.6 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
11:09 12:05 06:43 07:39 08:36 09:32 10:28 11:24 12:20 07:04 08:01 08:01 08:55 08:55 09:46 09:46 10:33 10:33 11:18 11:18 12:01 12:01 06:27 06:27 07:07 07:07 07:47 07:47 08:28 08:28 09:11 09:11 09:54 09:54 10:39 10:39 11:26 11:26 12:15 12:15 07:00 07:00 07:56 07:56 08:52 08:52 09:49 09:49 10:47 10:47 11:43 11:43
0.3 0.2 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2
17:12 18:10 13:01 13:56 14:51 15:47 16:43 17:39 18:35 13:16 14:10 14:10 15:03 15:03 15:52 15:52 16:38 16:38 17:22 17:22 18:04 18:04 12:42 12:42 13:22 13:22 14:02 14:02 14:43 14:43 15:24 15:24 16:07 16:07 16:53 16:53 17:40 17:40 18:29 18:29 13:07 13:07 14:01 14:01 14:57 14:57 15:54 15:54 16:52 16:52 17:49 17:49
2.4 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
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19:08 20:06 21:04 22:00 22:56 23:52
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4
19:29 20:22 20:22 21:13 21:13 22:02 22:02 22:49 22:49 23:33 23:33
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18:47 18:47 19:29 19:29 20:11 20:11 20:54 20:54 21:37 21:37 22:20 22:20 23:05 23:05 23:52 23:52
2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2
19:20 19:20 20:14 20:14 21:11 21:11 22:10 22:10 23:09 23:09
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0.5 0.3 0.2 4.3 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.3 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.4 3.3 1.2 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.4
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03:58 04:54 05:50 00:30 01:26 02:21 03:17 04:14 05:13 06:12 00:52 00:52 01:47 01:47 02:39 02:39 03:27 03:27 04:11 04:11 04:53 04:53 05:34 05:34 00:05 00:05 00:45 00:45 01:25 01:25 02:06 02:06 02:49 02:49 03:34 03:34 04:23 04:23 05:14 05:14 06:08 06:08 00:45 00:45 01:42 01:42 02:40 02:40 03:37 03:37 04:33 04:33
2.5 2.6 2.6 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
Nelson 10:25 11:13 11:58 06:30 07:15 08:01 08:48 09:40 10:42 11:55 06:50 08:04 09:03 09:50 10:29 11:05 11:38 12:10 06:19 06:50 07:23 07:58 08:37 09:25 10:27 11:48 06:53 08:11 09:16 10:09 10:57
4.3 4.5 4.6 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.2 1.4 3.3 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.1 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.4 3.6 3.9 4.2 4.5
16:23 17:11 17:59 12:44 13:29 14:15 15:04 15:57 16:55 17:58 13:07 14:08 14:59 15:43 16:21 16:57 17:31 18:05 12:42 13:15 13:49 14:25 15:07 15:58 17:00 18:11 13:11 14:20 15:18 16:10 16:58
Akaroa 10:17 11:13 12:09 06:46 07:43 08:39 09:35 10:31 11:27 12:23 07:09 07:09 08:03 08:03 08:54 08:54 09:41 09:41 10:26 10:26 11:09 11:09 11:50 11:50 06:14 06:14 06:54 06:54 07:35 07:35 08:18 08:18 09:01 09:01 09:46 09:46 10:33 10:33 11:22 11:22 12:14 12:14 07:04 07:04 08:00 08:00 08:57 08:57 09:55 09:55 10:51 10:51
0.6 0.5 0.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
16:19 17:17 18:15 13:04 13:59 14:55 15:51 16:47 17:43 18:37 13:17 13:17 14:10 14:10 14:59 14:59 15:45 15:45 16:29 16:29 17:11 17:11 17:54 17:54 12:30 12:30 13:10 13:10 13:51 13:51 14:32 14:32 15:15 15:15 16:01 16:01 16:48 16:48 17:37 17:37 18:28 18:28 13:08 13:08 14:04 14:04 15:01 15:01 15:59 15:59 16:56 16:56
flat batteries (no spare), broken paddles (no engine), and kayakers swept to sea (no energy). I saw a half dozen swimmers approaching The Cut as the sun set, (no brains) - well that would have been the case had they been run over by one of the several boats returning from sea. Port Nelson by–laws are designed so that many varying activities may sensibly share the same resource, however, they still require skippers to make sensible decisions. Stay away from areas where there is increased activity, strong currents, steeper waves, and swimmers. Boat safely this summer with proper safety equipment on board. Remember the code • Life jackets – Take them –Wear them • Skipper Responsibility - The safety of everyone is your concern. • Communications- take two separate, waterproof ways of communicating. • Marine weather – get the forecast – be wary for change. • Avoid alcohol – stay alert, stay aware, stay safe. If in doubt, don’t go out!
0.4 0.3 0.3 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.7 3.5 3.4 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.4 1.2 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.3
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2.4 2.5 2.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
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19:30 19:30 20:21 20:21 21:10 21:10 21:57 21:57 22:41 22:41 23:24 23:24
0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
18:36 18:36 19:18 19:18 20:01 20:01 20:44 20:44 21:27 21:27 22:12 22:12 22:59 22:59 23:50 23:50
2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2
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Havelock
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15:50 16:38 17:26 12:30 13:15 14:01 14:50 15:43 16:41 17:44 18:49 13:35 14:26 15:10 15:48 16:24 16:58 17:32 12:28 13:01 13:35 14:11 14:53 15:44 16:46 17:57 19:11 13:47 14:45 15:37 16:25
0.5 0.5 0.5 3.3 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.5 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.5
Rakaia Mouth 2.5 2.6 2.7 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
10:13 11:09 12:05 06:43 07:40 08:36 09:32 10:28 11:24 12:20 07:05 07:05 07:59 07:59 08:50 08:50 09:37 09:37 10:22 10:22 11:05 11:05 11:46 11:46 06:11 06:11 06:51 06:51 07:32 07:32 08:15 08:15 08:58 08:58 09:43 09:43 10:30 10:30 11:19 11:19 12:11 12:11 07:00 07:00 07:56 07:56 08:53 08:53 09:51 09:51 10:47 10:47
0.3 0.2 0.2 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2
16:16 17:14 18:12 13:00 13:55 14:51 15:47 16:43 17:39 18:33 13:14 13:14 14:07 14:07 14:56 14:56 15:42 15:42 16:26 16:26 17:08 17:08 17:51 17:51 12:26 12:26 13:06 13:06 13:47 13:47 14:28 14:28 15:11 15:11 15:57 15:57 16:44 16:44 17:33 17:33 18:24 18:24 13:05 13:05 14:01 14:01 14:58 14:58 15:56 15:56 16:53 16:53
2.4 2.5 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
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2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.9
18:05 18:40 19:16 19:56 20:40 21:32 22:35 23:49
0.7 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.1
20:21 21:23 22:19 23:10
2.7 2.9 3.0 3.1
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19:26 19:26 20:17 20:17 21:06 21:06 21:53 21:53 22:37 22:37 23:20 23:20
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18:33 18:33 19:15 19:15 19:58 19:58 20:41 20:41 21:24 21:24 22:09 22:09 22:56 22:56 23:47 23:47
2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2
19:18 19:18 20:15 20:15 21:14 21:14 22:13 22:13 23:11 23:11
0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
Tidal data supplied by Tidal OceanFunPublishing PublishingLtd Ltd www.ofu.co.nz www.ofu.co.nz Note: Tides in chronological order. Lower daily depth = low tides. Higher daily depth = high tides. Tidaldata data supplied supplied by by OceanFun OceanFun Publishing Ltd www.ofu.co.nz
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Capital Fishing with Gerard Bourke Butterfish and Pork Scratchings After twenty years of diving, I thought I’d seen it all, but freediving off the Wellington coast still has its share of surprises. Kevin Small, my partner Trish Coley and I nipped out to Boom Rock, off Makara, to have a poke around for a feed of butterfish. Due to work commitments, this was to be our first dive for the season. Kevin played boatman while Trish and I got wet first up. Visibility wasn’t flash and we were a bit rusty, but still managed to pull out 8 – 10 butters. We were stooging around minding our own business, about 15m from the boat, when it became apparent our boatman was trying to attract our attention. He was hollering up a storm and jumping around and flapping his arms, but with hoods on we couldn’t hear what he was saying. Our initial fear was that there was a shark in the vicinity and it prompted an immediate return to the boat, whereupon we discovered that it was a pig in the water that was causing all the excitement – not what you would expect! It transpired that some pig hunters on the cliffs above the coast had put the pig to flight and, seeing us, it decided it would be better off in our boat. By the time we’d scrambled back on board the pig was heading back to shore
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From Sinker to Smoker By Ron Prestage
Marvellous Moki Andrew’s fine blue moki taken from the beach at Kaikoura.
some fifty metres distant. Without hesitation, we manoeuvred the boat between the fleeing animal and its escape route, turning it so that it was heading back out to sea. After twenty minutes of herding it around the ocean, it was knackered so we dragged it aboard and dispatched it to a better place – our freezer. As for the pig being better off – scratch that idea!
On a recent weekend surfcasting trip to Kaikoura, Andrew Claridge scored a spectacular blue moki. Andrew and a group of friends were fishing the shallower waters along the bay from the Whaleway Station and their mixed bag included the moki, gurnard, rig, greyboy and kahawai.
Christchurch resident Andrew plans for such a group fishing weekend well. Herein lies the core of his success as a surfcaster. I see the nickname, ‘Sir Catchalot’ popping up quite often on his Facebook page. This meticulous preparation certainly pays off for Andrew. On these weekend
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trips the group often uses the Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park as the accommodation base. Like most surfcasters Andrew prefers rods in the 14 feet range and he is a fan of Shimano Ultegra Long Cast reels. He uses a mix of the two-hook ledger rigs, often utilising flashers, and pulley rigs when targeting the bigger species. Andrew likes to make his own terminal gear and trace strength varies from around 60lb for smaller species to over 100lb for the bigger members of the shark family. Sufix Siege 22lb monofilament is his choice for main line spooling coupled with 60lb shock leaders. Pink and yellow flashers are working well for him on gurnard this season. The large blue moki pictured was caught on the second cast of the weekend on crab bait, as Andrew had started off targeting rig. Over the past twelve years Andrew has fished many Canterbury locations including Birdling’s Flat, Bailey’s Beach. Conway, Kaikoura, Wakanui and Nape Nape.
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See the light, get the edge and catch more fish! For millions of years fish have used light to attract or home in on prey with deadly efficiency. Now revolutionary new and innovative technology puts you in the gun seat, letting you attract fish in ways never possible before – just like the legendary predatory anglerfish. Meet ESCA®! ESCA® technology mimics the natural lure lights emitted by fish and plankton with light of the same wavelength, intensity and frequency: effectively mimicking the phenomenon that triggers the hunting and biting instincts in fish. The clever little device can be attached or incorporated into any existing fishing rig to enhance performance; be it bottom, bait or lure. The ESCA® can also be used with softbaits or metal jigs, as they provide an extra dimension to the fish attracting properties of the rig. ESCA features are • Powered by salt water, no batteries required • Use in depths to 1000m • Attracts fish, triggering hunting instinct • Improves bait or lure visibility, day or night • Light and compact • 150 hours minimum active fishing • Incredibly robust • Deadly effective • Proven All enquires: Reel Blue Sports Ltd Ph 027-777-3-222 • Email: Stephen@reelbluesports.co.nz • Web: www.reelbluesports.co.nz
Andros 5 Narrow
By Alistair Arkell Wow, What a little Honey! This reel looks tough, yet comes with finesse that only comes from quality construction. Let’s have a closer look at the specs: made in Taiwan and all from one piece bar stock machined aluminium, S/S helical cut main and pinion gears - nice, carbon drag stack coated with Cal’s grease and a dual anti-reverse system. Meaning no less then dual pawls (ratchet mechanism) and an instant anti-reverse bearing. The anti-reverse system is probably the most important feature I look for on a reel, especially when I’m going to fish a heavy braided line. It’s great to see Okuma have put the best system available into this little baby. Ok, let’s weigh this guy - a very user friendly 380 grams, that’s light but heavy enough to still be really comfortable. This little lever-drag is one of the smallest available on the market and it looks cool, seriously cool. Let’s check the drag and free spool: 7kgs at strike and 11kg at full - with full free spool, nice! Okuma have made one sweet little reel and it looks like they have another winner on their hands.
Chamber Safety Device
The CSD is a small and portable device that, when inserted into the chamber of a rifle or gun, will demonstrate clearly that there is no live ammunition in the chamber. It fits almost all action and calibre firearms, with the exception of the 17-calibre and black powder rifles. By bending the shaft over itself the device can be inserted and will stay firm in a 12-gauge shotgun. It can be easily inserted into the chamber of bolt, lever, pump and semi automatic action firearms. This device is not a new invention. It has been around for a while. Recently the Mountain Safety Council and NZ Police have joined together to produce a slightly modified version of the CSD. The new version shows embossed logos of the two organisations. it will never replace the need to physically check and ensure that a chamber is clear. Physically check by looking down into the chamber when you take your rifle out of storage, when you remove your firearm from a vehicle, when you return your firearm to storage, or any other time when you feel the need to reconfirm. You can purchase a value pack of 5 for only $10 plus P&H at www.shop.thefishingpaper.co.nz
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R R Fisher & Co Ltd Super Lube Aerosol has it Covered Super Lube Aerosol with Syncolon (PTFE) is a multi-purpose lubricant, safe to use on anything that slides, swivels, rolls or squeaks. It withstands temperatures from minus 40°C degrees to more than 200°C. Super Lube Aerosol with Syncolon (PTFE) is a synthetic, heavy-duty lubricant which is compatible with most other lubricants. Applications: Industrial - Bearings, conveyors, chains, pumps, open gears Automotive - Calipers, chassis, door hinges and locks, shocks and springs, bonnet and boot latches Marine - Zips, winches and pulleys, inboard and outboard drives, prop shafts, rollers, sail tracks Household - Windows, locks, garage doors, lawnmowers, pool pumps, sewing machines, appliances, tools, toys Recreational and Sporting - Fishing, bicycles, roller blades, weightlifting equipment and fitness machinery Benefits: Super Lube Aerosol is synthetic with Syncolon (PTFE) is non-toxic and odourless. It won’t stain or harm wood, rubber, leather, plastics, fabrics and paint, and it’s completely water resistant even saltwater. Super Lube Aerosol won’t drip, run or evaporate. It repels dirt, dust, grit and grime and prevents rust and corrosion while reducing friction. This provides longer machinery life, with the added bonus of reducing maintenance. Trade enquiries welcome. RR Fisher, PO Box 10055, Phillipstown, Christchurch. Ph 03 377 0025 or fax 03 377 0086.
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Give the ‘motorhead’ in your family a slice of vintage motor heaven! Ellis Street Auto in Brightwater is now stockiest of these fantastic icons of motoring history. Ideal for the ‘Man Cave’, shed, bar or garage - whoever you get one of these for, will LOVE you for it... Made from tin and designed with the original sign in mind, these signs make you feel as if you had only seen them yesterday. From only $30, these signs are the perfect Christmas gift, but hurry, they are going fast. Available from Ellis Street Auto, 104a Ellis Street, Brightwater, Nelson - 03 542 4035
DIY Kontiki Kitset If you enjoy fishing but don’t have sea legs or want the expense of owning and running a boat, then an electric kontiki could be your answer. Waverider Marine Limited design and manufacture their own kontikis and would like to introduce to you their Waverider DIY Kontiki Kitset. Your kitset comes with, plastic kontiki shell (plastic moulded) with watertight quick release lid, 30lb thrust Mercury electric motor, 30 minute timer, 30 amp motor relay, base plate with motor tube, prop guard, tacking plate, two dry cell batteries, night activated strobe light, flag and flag pole. This is everything you need, except the glue, screws and wire. Full assembly instructions are included but it’s pretty simple. Cut holes in the kontiki body for the lid and motor tube. Glue on the base plate. Wire the electronics. It’s that easy. Why buy an expensive kontiki when you can make it yourself with the Waverider DIY Kontiki Kitset for only $750 plus freight? Waverider also stock complete kontikis, plastic trace rack, traces and supply all kontiki parts. Available from Waverider Marine Limited, PO Box 4028, Rotorua– Ph : 027 6166907, waverider@ xtra.co.nz, or www.waverider.net.nz. Checkout us on trademe and sella.
Super Economical Boating Finally, a cross between economical boating and a fishing kayak. That’s what Nifty Boats offer with this unique style of watercraft. It packs down into a carry bag within minutes or, alternatively, it will fit on most standard roof racks. Easily managed by one person it is also rated to take up to three people or carry around 225 kgs. They come with a CE certificate and are rated to take up to a 2.5hp outboard. This makes for super economical boating. The package includes a foot pump, carry bag, two alloy seats, a pair of alloy shaft oars and a repair kit, and comes in a choice of colours, including camo. They are ideal for ocean fishing, rivers, lakes or any waterway that is hard to access with most boats. Ideal for duck hunting, deerstalking, free divers, fresh or saltwater fishing, or just exploring. If you are looking for an alternative to a fishing kayak, be sure to check these nifty little boats out. Enquiries to www.niftyboats.co.nz or call 0278249020
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Alluring Surface Eels
from Facebook friends suggest it is not uncommon to catch eels on lures. Thomas Walsh thought it strange, as he has done a lot of night fishing and never caught an eel on a lure. “I always thought they used scent to hunt, rather than sight,” he posted. Vaughan Morrissey disagrees, claiming to have caught heaps of eels at night on lures. Aaron Marshall reckons they can be bastards of things, “You get a solid hit then it turns into an eel! I’ve caught them on lures and fly.” Larry Burke says they also like 7gm copper or z spinners, while Vic Wysockyj has seen them sucking insects like trout and states that floating bread on the water attracts them. Paul Watts has seen big ones gulp down ducklings like a dry fly on the water – fishing is full of surprises.
A lake eel aggressively attacked Jake’s surface lure.
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Summer Sipper Ideas The
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This is an absolute summer sip must! If you’re looking for that refreshing drink in the sun, at the bach or around the BBQ this is the drink that tastes like summer.
INGREDIENTS Original recipe makes 1 cocktail • 1 cup ice cubes • 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum • 1/2 cup club soda • 10 fresh mint leaves • 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
By Jake Williams
I had an interesting afternoon in December trying to attract trout with various attempts at presenting an artificial surface lure in an appetising manner. I was fishing a Canterbury lake, using quite an erratic cast and retrieve pattern, which is hard to put into words. Basically I’d cast out over promising looking ground and do a few fast jigs, let the lure sit for a bit, do one slow jig, let it sit and then finish with a few more quick ones. As evening bled into darkness, I finally got a reaction but not the one I was anticipating. The lure was smashed aggressively and a testing battle ensued. Surprisingly, it wasn’t trout but lake eels that were attracted to the lures and they provided me with quite the entertaining evening. I figured that it was because they were hungry, but comments
DIRECTIONS Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Gar nish with the remaining lime wedge.
Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013
Bruce Moody was the President of the New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association. Bruce was a passionate fisherman and spent many, many voluntary hours helping at salmon hatcheries. He started the use of Alevinator incubators in the rivers in the Canterbury area and also spent many hours at the hatchery at Montrose Farm above the Rakaia Gorge, Lady Isaacs Salmon Farm, Porters, and One Tree Swamp. He was involved with Take a Kid Fishing held at The Groynes each year, was a Ranger for North Canterbury Fish & Game and a Trustee of Future Rivers. Bruce instigated and maintained our website. He also headed our very successful NZ Salmon Anglers Waimak Fishing Competition in March this year. He will be sadly missed in the salmon angling community. Bruce was 64 when he lost a short battle with cancer.
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This classic tipple is especially delicious on a hot, summer after noon. The cucumber and mint make this drink - don’t leave them out!
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Football Kicked into Touch The Fishing Paper & New Zealand Hunting News team is thrilled to announce that Sales Manager, Reagan ‘Football’ Poynter, has finally kicked in to touch his wild bachelor ways and married. Football capped off a busy year by marrying his long time love, Juanita, in a beautiful
outdoor ceremony at the Japanese Gardens in Nelson. The wedding was attended by friends and family but, regrettably, Keith Richards was touring with The Rolling Stones and couldn’t make it. He did send the couple a moving text, telling Juanita to call him if she ever wanted Football when the superglue was removed.
A happy Football with his ‘sponsor’, Juanita.
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Satisfaction, and he told Reagan that it was obviously his Far Away Eyes that did it, probably because he was Stoned. In a poignant ceremony, the two traded nuptials and through misty eyes, Juanita said she enjoyed a challenge, was good with stray animals and would never change now that she had a ring on her finger. “What Reagan sees is what he gets!” she told a fishing paper reporter, and promptly cut off her long hair the following day. Throughout the ceremony Reagan nodded vigorously and repeatedly said, “Yes dear,” while reading from a script prepared earlier by Juanita and her mother. Football said the wedding almost didn’t go ahead when he arrived home a week earlier from his stag party supported by his new best friend Memphis Monroe, but he feigned ignorance and claimed to have no knowledge of how the two had become superglued at the hip. “I spiked my own drink and probably didn’t remember anything after that,” he told Juanita. The couple have recently bought a house together and now have a huge mortgage. Football will be working at The Fishing Paper forever!
Coarse Fishing By Dave Dixon
The Tench Awake My first Canterbury club match for the summer season was a twilight competition at Lake Rotokahatu. Practice catches had been good in the weeks before and everyone was hoping for a good event. While fish can be caught all around the lake, the favoured area is the Earthquake Bank. This is so-called because a large stretch of bankside slid into the lake during the 2010 earthquake, carrying with it a row of willow trees that now stand, still alive, some 10-20 metres from the shore. The underwater terrain is silty and relatively free of the weed that plagues the rest of the lake. This makes fishing easier and is seemingly attractive to the fish as well. The trees at either end of the earthquake bank are within reach of an angler’s pole and create a fish-haven from which huge catches have been taken in recent years, with pegs 36, 39, 41 and 42 being the best.
Drawing peg 38 put me in the middle of this section but without any tree cover to fish towards. However, having done well twice previously off peg 37, I wasn’t deterred. A tench within two minutes of the starting whistle had me hopeful of ongoing action, but the next fish took some time in coming and I had to watch the anglers at the end pegs building an early lead. With an hour gone I was well behind and decided it was time to force the issue. With plenty of maggots for bait, albeit the very small variety produced by the greenbottle fly and known by anglers as ‘pinkies’, I decided to hammer the feed in and see if I could attract any passing shoals of fish and create a feeding frenzy. Forty minutes later, without result, I was forced to admit defeat. I’d noticed that the angler to my left had caught a few fish closer in than I was fishing,
so I took a section off my pole and explored a different area of water. Soon I managed to re-connect with the fish and a good spell followed, but as often happens when tench fishing, the shoal drifted away and I had to resort to scratching around again to find the odd fish. On the final whistle I thought I’d been well-beaten by my adjacent competitors but was pleased when the scales registered 46lbs, placing me second to an angler from peg 33. However, this became 4th overall when the two end pegs 41 and 42 produced weights of 67lb and 54lb: that’s great fishing by anyone’s standard. The top 11 catches averaged over 40lbs, and with fish ranging from 1-4lbs I estimate everyone had at least 20 fish in the five-hour match. This style of coarse fishing is all action, and anyone interested in learning more about it should get in touch the very helpful guys at the Canterbury Coarse Fishing Club, or contact me via The Fishing Paper.
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After popular demand for my original WILDFOOD COOKBOOK 14 years ago, we are releasing a new reloaded edition to coincide with this year’s 25 year anniversary of the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival in March 2014. The New Zealand Wildfoods Cookbook Reloaded is not a reprint of the original, but a new version featuring a modern twist on wild food whilst still embracing the classics and some contemporary favourites. Stunning photography and recipes are accompanied with a Kiwi wine match from TOHU Wines. Smoked Salmon Pate is a little teaser from the water and one of the many great recipes in The New Zealand Wildfoods Cookbook Reloaded due for release late Feb. You can pre order your copy online at our webshop www.shop.thefishingpaper.co.nz
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