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MOBILE RADIOS With Sean Ryan sean@fluidelectronics.co.nz

New Frontiers of evolving communications For decades VHF radios and repeaters have been a nationwide staple, keeping people and their organizations in touch and up to date. Long Term Evolution (LTE) telecommunication technology is now with us, transforming the way we use radios to communicate across the country, making it easier, smarter, and cheaper, and with the benefit of superior audio. While primarily designed for the cellular phones and data communication, which operate with the 4G network, the LTE PTT (Push To Talk) radios we supply operate on the 2 & 3G Vodafone networks, which is one of the most extensive in the country.

The extent of the network means it provides coverage that rivals Team Talk and Fleet Link, in many places it is better both in signal strength and audio quality.

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are restricted to group calling only and all communications made are heard by the whole group, including the dispatcher.

Dispatchers and staff, with access to fullfeatured units, can call those staff privately if required.

The PC software based dispatch systems are intuitive and full of great features, and give you the added bonus of not having to buy and pay to install clunky hardware and office antennas. You can have up to 150 units per user group, that can be divided into any number of sub groups, or make private calls unit to unit. The administrator has the capability of interrupting any call when necessary to get vital information to the staff. To assist with HSE and professionalism, every radio conversation to and from the dispatcher recorded and stored on the cloud, as well as tracks from the GPS. On the down side, the 2 & 3G signal in the more rugged areas, often used in remote industries like the forestry, cannot currently compete with its VHF ancestors.

Technological improvements move at an amazing pace and will not slow down, so watch this space.

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Rolling eggs with a frozen tip Ben Booth

The fish took off under the cages, stripping braid from my reel at a great rate of knots; the fight really was on. Things started to turn in my favour as the fish drifted out from under the nets and I started to gain a bit of line. Shortly after that, I made the mistake of holding the fish in the current, which allowed a bit of weed on the tip ring to freeze, meaning I couldn’t retrieve any line. Eventually the line was freed and the fish came to the bank. The rainbow trout weighed in at 13lb.

Malc and I had arrived at the canals and had been greeted by one metre of snow and a minus 10 air temperature, the conditions were what you would call ‘challenging.’

The spot we chose to start the day had produced many high quality fish on recent trips, so the expectation of a success was high.

The technique we had chosen to use is commonly known as egg rolling. This technique allows you to fish an egg fly right at the fish’s level and is extremely effective during the winter months. As this type of fishing is ‘touch’ fishing, it is critical your reel is loaded with braid so you can feel the subtle takes. At

the end of your braid, attach a 2m leader of 11lb or 13lb fluorocarbon.

At the end of this, attach a ¼ ounce barrel sinker and a further 1.5m of 11lb or 13lb fluorocarbon to the other side of the barrel sinker. My favourite fly to attach to the end of the line is a size 12 peach coloured glo bug, as this is the closest colour to a natural egg as you will get.

Next, cast on a 45 degree angle and allow the ¼ ounce sinker to drop to the bottom. Once it has reached the bottom and you can feel it tapping along, you walk downstream with it, making sure you stay opposite where the line goes into the water. The fish usually grab the egg rather lightly, so make sure you strike any time the sinker feels like it is hanging up on the bottom. This technique has accounted for some of the largest trout to ever come out of the canals and is well worth perfecting.

The trip was certainly made a memorable one, as we landed a total of 37 high quality rainbow trout, as well as a few nice salmon.

An added bonus was, nobody else was fishing the canals, but I suppose you had to be a bit mad to fish in conditions as cold as they were.

Can anyone guess why nobody else was fishing?

Boothy suggests putting all your eggs in one basket this winter.

Malcolm with a magnum 'bullet' of a fish that fell victim to a little egg rolling.

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is their unique governance arrangements for In 2016, the Wellington-based think tank The New Zealand Initiative began a managing fisheries. There are clearly defined research project into how to improve New roles for Recfishwest, the group representing Zealand’s recreational fisheries and the recreational fishing interests, and WAFIC, fishing experience. which represents commercial interests.

Dr Randall Bess is the Research Fellow for These arrangements include both this project. Randall is a former commercial organisations receiving funds to carry out fisherman and long-time recreational their roles. This means they are recognised fisherman. For 13 years, he worked in by the government as the peak bodies or fisheries management at the former Ministry central points of contact and referral for of Fisheries and the Ministry for Primary sector-level issues. Most importantly, these Industries. arrangements have changed Randall has written two intersectoral dynamics for the reports for this project. better,” said Randall The first report, What’s Randall will be releasing the Catch? The state of a consultation document recreational fisheries for his next report in early management in New August. In it he will set out Zealand, sets out the policy recommendations that situation in New Zealand reflect the views of the New and the problem we are Zealanders who participated facing with recreational in the Western Australia fishing. exchange. They are intended That is, as demand to stimulate public debate. increases for shared fisheries (those with This is where the public comes in. Randall commercial, recreational and customary says that while the exchange participants interests), there will be increasing pressure to have some shared views about how to continue shrinking daily bag limits, increase change fisheries management for the better, minimum legal sizes and, if things get really any meaningful change needs to reflect the bad, decrease season length. Randall’s views of the wider public. project aims to find solutions that will The New Zealand Initiative and the reverse this scenario. exchange participants will be meeting with The second report, The Overseas Catch, fishing clubs and holding public meetings up The state of recreational fisheries abroad, and down the country until early October. covers the observations that Randall made These meetings will provide opportunities last year when visiting recreational fisheries for the public to have a say about the future in northern California, of recreational fishing.

British Columbia, Texas “We want to hear the and Western Australia.

“We want to hear the public’s views about This report provides the proposed policy public’s views about new ideas that could recommendations, and be useful in debating the proposed policy any other ideas that can the future state that we recommendations, bring about the type of want for New Zealand’s change that has the public’s and any other ideas recreational fisheries. support,” said Randall that can bring about The next step in the Details about the public project saw the New the type of change meetings will be provided Zealand Initiative that has the public’s in local newspapers and to and the US-based fishing clubs.

Environmental Defense support,” After hearing from the Fund lead a group public, Randall, with input of New Zealanders from the exchange participants, will update involved in recreational, commercial and and finalise policy recommendations to customary fisheries to Western Australia to present to the Government in late 2017. learn more about how they manage their fisheries.

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Shane Cole from Australia enjoys stunning wilderness fishing in New Zealand.

A short window in the Worsley Aaron Tapper

A trip was planned, short but sweet, into the Worsley River, Fiordland, with good Ozzie mate Shane Cole, who has shared my passion for fly fishing for over 15 years. Not a pro guide at all but just love getting outdoors and enjoying New Zealand rivers.

was instantly rewarded with a feisty battle.

The fish was in a scrappy mood and not keen on coming in, instead, ploughing off on big searing runs upstream and then down. This is what we anglers live for and, set against a backdrop of wilderness New Zealand, it Aaron with the hen rainbow that had a bee in her bonnet

The three day trip started with flying south, with delays stopping me from getting to Queenstown on time. Hitting the road early to Te Anau to meet our water taxi up to the Worsley River, the weather was not looking good but, well, that's the Deep South for ya. We disembarked the boat, unloaded our gear and fought our way though the masses of sand flies to the hut. Expecting relief once inside, we gasped at the welcome committee; the benches were black with the buggers, all sitting patiently, waiting for their next feed.

Gearing up, we wandered to the river to commence spotting and casting in the rain.

It wasn’t easy and we had to work hard to be successful, with two trout few and far between, but good fish. Then it was back to the hut for a few Grants and a hot meal.

The following day, we pushed further up river to find bigger fish and in better numbers.

I cast to what I thought was a good fish and

doesn’t come much better. After a thrilling stoush spanning a-quarter-of-an-hour, I landed my biggest fish, a rainbow hen of 6.5lb. That brought our total to three fish for the day.

Then it was the long walk back to the hut in pouring rain, looking forward to another hot meal and another round on the Grants.

The final day was heralded in by sunshine, so I said to my Ozzie Mate, “Hunt or fish?”

With a new Tikka in his hands, I told him the deer will be out after a few days of hard rain. Well, he went with the rod, still keen to hook into a few more fish. The last day was beautiful weather until lunch, then the wind came in strong making it difficult to spot and cast. We’d caught some fish earlier on but pulled the pin early to head back to the hut and pack up.

Thank you Te Anau and the Worsley for a fine trip on the browns and rainbows.

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Salmon madness on poppers Tyler McBeth

Ailia Atkinson does what her father did forty years ago!

HISTORY REPEATS! Ron Prestage

Close up revealing effectiveness of poppers on salmon.

Kahawai were on the agenda for the day’s fishing as they seemed to be everywhere in the lower Waimak River.

The salmon season had closed two days before and I doubted I would be crowded with other anglers. The day was warm, with a slight easterly blowing at my face. This didn't seem to bother the kahawai at all, as they were racing along and splashing on the surface, trying to catch helpless bait fish.

I tied on a 7gm Toby and got into it; first cast I hooked one. A respectable 5lb or so, I didn’t weigh it, I just put it back and tried to catch another. With hits every cast and landing many kahawai over the next hour-and-a-half, the wind died down and I could see how many kahawai there actually were in the river. The kahawai caudal fins were wagging around out of the water for at least 200 metres upstream and downstream. With the fish fairly close to me and virtually no wind, I tied on a popper and started catching kahawai immediately. After releasing my fifth kahawai, I cast back out and start seeing swirls from kahawai as they became interested in the popper.

Suddenly a big silver object jumped clear out of the water and landed on my popper, engulfing it in its mouth. My heart was racing as I struck and the fish started splashing and twisting on the top of the

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water. At first I thought I had hooked a large sea-run trout but as the fish stopped shaking its body, it jumped about 10 times in a row out of the water. The smell of the salmon filled my nose as I played the fish. Fifteen or twenty kahawai were chasing the salmon, biting its fins like a pack of wolves trying to take down an animal. I thought I better try land this fish fast before the kahawai shred off every scale from its body but the fish was far from being caught and the salmon ended up jumping over a large branch coming down river and started running into a small creek, close to where I was fishing.

I followed the fish up the creek and had the salmon right under my rod tip, as it dug towards the bottom before jumping again, clear out of the water and landing on the sandy bank next to me. The fish had really wanted that popper as both the trebles were embedded in the fish’s mouth. After a quick picture, I put the 8 or 9lb salmon back in the water. It splashed its tail several times and covered me in water before running along the surface, jumping out of the water several times, heading out in the middle of the river to live with the kahawai. I finished the day landing another 15 or so kahawai up to about 6lb, before heading off home as the light started to fade.

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Having booked a day’s duck shooting and fishing over the internet, Kiwi duo of The Judge and Gurr spent the morning deep in the swamp with a redneck Louisiana guide, participating in a hunt from hell (see last issue). Having survived ‘the killer Cajun’ but not coming away emotionally unscathed, the two nursed their wounds over lunch and decided the afternoon’s new fishing guide couldn’t possibly be any worse.

Fish with Cajun capers Graham Gurr

The vast expanse of the Louisiana wetlands.

Having been mollified by the soothing ambience of a few drinks over a slow lunch, The Judge and I arrived at the dock at the appointed hour to find our new fishing guide on time. A definite improvement on the ‘killer duck guide’ of that morning!

Nosing into the dock was a sleek 20 foot fishing machine - our spirits rose… then abruptly sunk again. Sitting at the helm was ‘you know who’ - Mr KILL ‘EM himself.

To say the reception was frosty would be putting a good face on it.

In silence, we motored out to the outer fringe of the wetland area. I’m sure the sea could not have been far away but it was still out of sight. We commenced fishing in a canal with spinning gear, randomly casting from the boat as we mooched slowly along.

Not a lot was happening until I cast behind rather than ahead of the boat as we had been doing. A savage strike put a good bend in the rod and a few minutes later our guide netted a seriously good red fish.

“I don’t know what you did that was different,” he said, “but whatever it was keep doing it’.

A few minutes later The Judge was into a

good fish and, as is almost inevitable when fishing with him, his fish was even bigger.

We drifted into and area that was mostly water lilies on the surface and the ubiquitous reeds all around. The Judge and I hooked fish after fish in the almost still water, including a bass, which the guide called a ‘green trout.’

As it turned out, our intrepid guide was a better fishing guide than a duck-hunting guide and by the end of the afternoon we had almost forgiven him for the morning. We were limited out for red fish and a couple were seriously good fish. It’s a sad fact that, even though we were not taking any fish away with us, every legal fish that came on board was promptly knocked on the head. It would appear to be a matter of pride for the guides not to come back to the dock without limits of fish for everyone in the party.

In the end we gave the fish away to the people on the dock.

After a successful afternoon our feelings towards our guide had softened to the point where we invited him to join us for a beer or two at the bar by the dock.

He refused!

Gurr with a nice Cajun fish he ‘released’ to the locals.

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Pigeon Bay produces Jack’s hit Grant Holmes

Sea conditions and weather over Waitangi Weekend were fantastic at Pigeon Bay on Banks Peninsula for those camping, although the local sailing club probably had other ideas, with their racing days plagued by gentle breezes.

Despite the blessed conditions in an area usually blasted with strong nor'easters, the fishing was tough out in Warwick's new boat. Two mornings of effort only produced small cod, one large banded wrasse, two barracouta, and one blue moki.

My son Scott caught outfishing Dad once more.

A fine Canterbury moki.

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A day of many firsts Grant Holmes

It started out with a casual invite to friends for a few hours of kahawai fishing at the Waimakariri mouth. Roland agreed and we set out to fish the south side, as I have a key and beach permit to drive from Spencer Park.

We encountered our first problem at the barrier arm when the key, which had worked a few weeks previously, refused to open the padlock. The guy behind us tried his key and we were through, speeding along the beach in the 4WD. Disappointment met us at the mouth as large clumps of weed flowing out of Brookland’s Lagoon clogged our lines and lures. It was a manageable problem for spin anglers but Roland, who had only brought a fly rod, was really struggling and soon packed up and waited for a slowdown in the outgoing tide.

He then suggested we go to the north side where we counted 60 keen spin anglers.

There were four on our side.

“Can you use the fly rod amongst the horde on the north side,” I asked.

“Yes, I’ll find a gap,” he said.

We were trapped at the barrier arm again, when even yours truly couldn’t get the lock to shift. Fortunately we didn’t wait long before someone came to free us, then off to change the key for another.

“Is it now worth going over there?” asked Roland.

“Yeah, we’ll have a couple of hours,” I replied.

When we arrived, Roland wasted no time getting his rod out of the car and finding a gap in the line where he could fly cast. I was in no hurry and scanned the line of anglers for any sign of a bent rod.

My friend Warren arrived and we began chatting, when we were interrupted by the sight of Roland’s bent rod. Looks like Roland

has hooked a kahawai was the natural reaction, which seemed confirmed when the fish leapt clear of the water. We strolled down to watch as the fish powered across the surface, a stream of blood behind it.

Now we could clearly see this was no kahawai. The lucky bastard had hooked a salmon! A couple of more runs and the fish was beached, the saltwater fly deep in its throat was no way going to pull free.

Naturally, Roland was stoked with several firsts achieved. His first salmon, his largest fish to date, nine pounds on the scales, and largest on fly and, according to several long time Waimak' mouth anglers, the first they had ever seen taken on fly there.

Hector’s dolphin death suspicious MPI press release

The Ministry for Primary industries believes that illegal recreational setnetting is to blame for the death of a Hector’s dolphin on the West Coast earlier this year. An investigation involving MPI and the Department of Conservation was launched after a member of the public found the dead dolphin on Blaketown Beach in Greymouth in March. The area where the dolphin was found is subject to a total ban on set-netting.

Under the Marine Mammals Protection Act, anyone who kills or injures a marine mammal must report the event. The penalty for a commercial fisher who fails to report a capture of this nature is a fine of up to $100,000 and, for a recreational fisher, a fine of up to $10,000.

MPI manager of Compliance Investigations, Gary Orr, says the Ministry’s investigation covered interviews with a number of parties including commercial fishers, local service stations, net makers and sellers, and local iwi.

After a three month-long investigation, reviewing the pathology report, and examining data and environmental considerations, MPI concluded the animal’s death was very likely to have been the result of the dolphin becoming fatally entangled in an illegal recreational set-net, the deep

and narrow lacerations on its body being consistent with monofilament nets used by recreational fisher, rather than trawl mesh used by commercial fishers.

The only commercial vessel that set-nets close to the area had not been fishing at the time the dolphin died.

The pathology report showed a knife had been used to remove the dolphin’s tail after death.

“There are anecdotal reports that suggest fishers in some countries open up the abdominal cavity of mammal bycatch in an attempt to make them sink when they return them overboard,” says Mr Orr. “This may well have been the case here. That particular action is also an offence, even after death.”

MPI has not been able to identify the individual or individuals responsible and is appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the Taramakau River mouth from the evening of Friday 10 February to the morning of Saturday 11 February, to contact them.

To report illegal or suspicious fishing activity please call: 0800 4 POACHER 0800 476 224.

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TIDES OF CHANGE

By Poppa Mike

A half century acknowledged The Holm Shipping Company was formally established in 1926 headed by Swede Captain Ferdinand Holm and his sons, all of whom already had financial interests in shipping.

From this time onwards all their vessels were named with a Holm prefix. Over the years they owned three named Holmwood, three named Holmlea, two named Holmburn, and two Holmglen, along with a Holmbank, a Holmbrae and a Holmpark.

The company and its vessels have many stories recorded in New Zealand’s history – death, fire, mystery disappearances, as well as a fair share of successes, as the company was always seeking new markets, trying new initiatives, trade and passenger routes and adapting quickly to the changing markets and influences of overseas vessels into local waters.

Container shipping is often thought of as a modern initiative but within New Zealand waters we can celebrate 50 years, while worldwide the container industry is even older. The Holm Shipping Company established New Zealand’s first container ship, Holmpark, in 1967, travelling from Onehunga to Lyttelton; a regular service maintained for 15 months before two competitors with bigger, faster vessels took over and the ‘roll-on roll-off’ system was introduced. Holmpark could carry 300 containers plus 18 cars.

Today’s vessels carry many more than this, as well as having a different style and size of container. Holmpark could not compete.

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Got the call from Mike – “Weather’s looking great, let’s go.”

Overseas container ships are now regular visitors to several major deep water ports around the country. Hardly a day goes by when there is not at least one large container vessel berthed in Nelson. At any one time there are thousands of containers, both full and empty, stacked at Port Nelson – all waiting to go somewhere.

Bollocks to bananas Jeff Holden

That puts that myth to bed.

With only one litre of fuel in the tank, the plan was to refuel on the way to launch from Delaware Bay at 6.00am.

It was still dark when I arrived but there was no wind and it was not too cool. Half way out of the estuary I remembered I had forgotten to refuel. Bugger. It wouldn’t have mattered anyway, as I had left my money card and driver’s licence at home.

Change of plan: not going to Hori Bay anymore. I have been fishing the area for a number of years, initially in the kayak but more recently in an inflatable. Then last year I won a sweet little 3m pontoon boat in the local fishing competition. I knew the Honda four 10hp was good for about 9 to 10km on a litre so I decided to venture about 1km out into Delaware Bay and anchor up. I normally drift fish for gurnard but, with the fuel shortage, didn’t want to push my luck.

I arrived on site and noticed I had left my bait board at home. Things were not going my way. However, I optimistically cast out the first lines using kahawai for bait.

Too much

After a short wait, the rod tip dipped and I soon landed the first carrot; undersized so I put it back. Within the hour I had eight gurnard on board, the biggest about 47.5cm.

With things looking promising, I got the softbait rod out and gave it a whirl. I’m very much a beginner with softies but learning.

It proved a good move and I caught another couple of gurnard so decided to see if the 21gm jig would do any good.

Well bugger me, it didn’t even hit the bottom when it got hit hard. By the way it was fighting I knew it was a snapper of about 45cm; on light tackle these fish are scrappy and a lot of fun. I flicked the jig out again and was hit immediately upon hitting the bottom nice gurnard.

By mid morning I had 17 gurnard and the one snapper, so ate my banana, had a coffee, and went home early: not a bad day considering the brain fade at the start of the day. The old adage about bananas on boats bringing bad luck is a load of bollocks. I never go out without them.

The forecast was good, perfect actually; 10knots variable everywhere, middle of June, close to the shortest day. I checked the Cawthron satellite image that’s available to all on their website – hmmmm, the water looked dirty, and photographs (from space no less) don’t lie. Not so many years ago I would have been out there with bells on the Cawthron satellite didn’t exist so we just went and took what we got.

This time I pulled the pin, “Nah mate, might give it a miss.”

Mike’s motivation was a bit more urgent than mine, as he wanted some fish, so off he went. Sunday night, Mike sends through a

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So I had to give him a call, “What was the vis like?” I asked.

“Not great, but OK, good enough to get a few fish.”

Mike was happy that he got a day out on the water and a feed for the family, while I was a little smug knowing that I hadn’t really missed a great day of diving, but then I started wondering: ‘what have I missed?’

Not every day is perfect. In fact, those below average days out on the water are still … a day out on the water – so when Mike (and Gary and a few others) say stop looking at that f#*@ing satellite image, I think I’ll take a bit more notice.

Get out there and get into it

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Captain’s Log: Beam me up spotty

Taking the gremlins out of Africa

Over the lifespan of this paper, one thing has never ceased to amaze and humble us and that is its ongoing popularity; if the paper is a day or two late coming out, we get phone calls. While we endeavour to have the printed edition in stores within the first four days of every month, occasionally gremlins creep in. For those who noticed we were a tad late this month, I apologise in advance, but that was always going to be the case because I put the gremlin in the system myself. In this case, the gremlin was a little critter called the African bug!

For those who have never hunted The Dark Continent, it may seem an exaggeration, hyperbole, or just waxing lyrical, but, believe me, the African bug does bite. And that is the reason this issue was late: I spent most of June hosting Crimpy’s African Safaris in South Africa, so had to play catch up in a hell of a hurry. Thanks to the team and my writers for stepping up and covering me in my absence.

They say you can’t hunt Africa once, that it gets under your skin, you fall under its spell, and cannot resist the desire to return; the African bug bites. Well, it does.

Last year I hunted South Africa and Botswana with the intention of it being a one-off, once in a lifetime experience.

However, I quickly succumbed to the

Crimpy, Louis, and Ed Lukey share a magic moment after Ed's one-and-a-half hour stalk of this magnificent old blue wilderbeest.

indefinable charms of The Dark Continent and departed with good reason to return.

Around a campfire in Botswana, while tendrils of aromatic smoke from the leadwood fire searched out the canopy of ‘night diamonds’, and the haunting calls

of hyena created an eerie ambience, I had swallowed a good slug of single malt in salute to the business venture I’d just created with good mate and PH Louis Beukes. We then shook hands firmly, hopeful the deal would be a ticket for me to return.

I knew many Kiwi hunters long to hunt Africa but are put off by horror stories of trophies disappearing, the wrong trophies coming back, or hunts being less than they are marked up to be. Louis is only too aware of shortfalls in the industry as well, so we have created a business model that aims to eliminate as many of the risks as possible, so Kiwi hunters can enjoy hunting Africa without the worry. To that end, we created Crimpy’s African Safari, a business model whereby I can offer personally hosted safaris, or book a tailored hunt package for hunters, partners, families, and friends. Louis and I take care of and assist with every level of the hunt, from travel bookings, permits, and insurance, to in-house taxidermy in Africa, crating and expediting to New Zealand, or we can arrange Dip & Shipping of trophies, and taxidermy in New Zealand. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy the hunt - minus the worry. In short - we aim to take the gremlins out of hunting Africa.

The hunting concessions we use are recognised as amongst the best in South Africa and Botswana, and the quality of the game is outstanding. All hunts are ethical, fair chase walk and stalk, and all animals are fully utilised. While we hunt mainly plains game, I can organise hunts for dangerous game as well.

During June, I hosted the first two, hugely successful, ten day hunting safaris in South Africa, where hunters got to experience two very different and distinct plains game hunts: the open savannah high veld and the semi-desert bushveld. Both groups enjoyed outstanding success and endorsed the safaris as far exceeding expectations and value for money. The hospitality of the South African people is both amazing and heartwarming, which puts a beautiful seal on a hunting experience of a lifetime.

I already have bookings for next season, so if you are interested in joining one of my personally hosted safaris or have me tailor and book a hunt for you, call me now on 021 472 517 or email editor@ thefishingpaper.co.nz I can tailor a package to suit your budget.

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The Sculptor’s day off (A reply to last month’s Captain’s Log) Aaron Shields

I never thought I'd infiltrate another family like I have the Crimpys - especially seeing as I've successfully done it for all of my adult life. I swear I had used up my allocation of taking the phrase "make yourself at home" literally - but it appears not. Perhaps its down to the tried and true strategy I have adopted - namely walk through the door without knocking and see how the occupants of the home react.

I've also found a smile and genuine interest go a long way, something I learned from a very close canine friend of mine. Anyhow, once successfully through that door - what does it mean? Family is extremely personal in the way it's defined. For some it’s just a last name. Others it can mean the people who you have grown up with. To me, the definition of family is simple. Family is anyone whom you mutually consider close to you. The mutual aspect is critical, as family are often called upon to assist without any expectation of reward and the right to say, "Yea nah -cant really help you on that one".

In my case ‘help’ translates to bed, boat, bach, vehicle, home, fridge, trailer, fishing rods, floundering gear, motorbike, chainsaw, couch (aka life support machine), garage and all of its contents.

I put the ‘family’ theory to the test

recently and it went like this: Adopted son Number One had a friend in town for a day, which happened to fall on a public holiday.

Not one to waste an opportunity, Number One decided to show off his very limited fishing experience and extremely limited local knowledge to said friend. The selfappointed boss of the family (aka Crimpy) had just sunk into his favourite seat, which he occupies on weeknights after particularly stressful days doodling cartoons. The evening unfolded thus...

Snakes of steam unfurled from a fresh cuppa and began to relax the scowl chiselled into Crimpy's brow. ‘Dr Phil’ provided a temporary escape for the battle hardened fisherman, father, and hunter. The fire roared, and wrapped its cloak around us as the rest of us schemed and duelled over a family board game. Crimpy didn't partake, mumbling that board games did just that, made him bored.

The scowl dissipated.

“Crimpy”… CRIMPY," I interrupted his trance. (An invisible sculptor chiselled a wrinkle in his brow).

"What?"

"Know any good spots to get a handy fish" "Yeah, maybe - why?" (the invisible Sculptor put down his tools) “I want to take a friend fishing tomorrow - can I take the yellow boat?”

At this point I should have retracted the naïve request - the scurrying of the rest of the family to safety behind me was a blatant signal. The invisible Sculptor went into overdrive: eyes popped below a rapidly redefined scowl and sweat beaded. Crimpy turned and focused on the ominous pitch black and brass monkey conditions outside.

The Sculptor had done his best work yet.

Apparently, 7.35pm was not a good time to ask to borrow the boat.

An invisible bee stung our fearless leader’s backside and propelled him from the chair

Number One redeems himself with fresh fish for supper.

in a wake of invective the likes I’d not heard before.

He disappeared into the black night amidst grumbles and Nelson’s first significant tornado struck at 7:36pm - centred directly on the Crimp’s three bay garage. Rods went flying, hooks were strewn, berley cages flew, petrol containers were upended, oil slugged, safety gear spun, and profanities whirled as Crimpy prepared the little yellow boat. That night redefined entertainment for the rest of my life.

An hour and a half later, the night alight with four-letter adjectives and lectures about ‘me recovering all day Sunday on the ‘life support machine’ instead of getting ‘my arse

into gear’ to get the boat ready, and things were sorted.

The fishing was the best I ever had. ‘Dad’ had directed me to his best local spot (even though I ignored him for the first half of the day and caught nothing) and we caught a serious feed of gurnard and snapper. My friend was impressed - not just with the fishing but the impeccable vessel set up, which I puffed my chest out and quickly claimed.

Later, a proud father stood at the door as a sheepish but grateful adopted son dropped the chilly bin at his feet. Mercifully, The Sculptor had taken the day off.

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Smoked kingi wings

COOKING with CRIMPY

Many fishers remove only the fillets of the fish they catch and in doing so, discard some of the choicest cuts; namely the wings and belly flaps. Wings and heads taken from smaller species, such as blue cod, make good stock, whereas those taken from large fish such as groper and kingfish are beautiful smoked. It is surprising the amount of flesh you get from these ‘cast-offs’.

Gut and gill your fish soon after capture and ice down to retain perfect condition.

After filleting the fish, remove the wings and belly flaps as far as the anal vent. There are two overlapping scale-like hinges beside the base of the pectoral wing; slide a thin sharp knife between the two to separate the wings from the fish frame.

You’ll notice a thin, smooth membrane covers the belly walls. This needs to be surgically removed by slipping a sharp filleting knife under it and gently slicing it off to expose the flesh.

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Make a brine solution by dissolving 2tbsp sea salt in five litres of water. This is a guesstimate because I just threw a few handfuls of salt at what looks to be enough water to cover the fish on hand.

Soak wings for 20 minutes, remove and drain.

Arrange on a smoking rack, add flavourings and marinate 20 minutes minimum. Smoke for required time in a portable hot smoker using manuka sawdust.

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The changing face of jet boating

Scott WaterJet has experienced a significant change in jet boaters needs in recent years. In particular, there has been a move away from larger V6/V8 powered craft. In a nutshell, boaters are looking for a boat that they can take out anytime, in varied river conditions, that’s easy to use, can carry a load, and is light, but super tough. Importantly, it must be reliable, economical, require minimal maintenance, perform, and handle well with the ability to carry up to a family of five. The things that have really changed are lower river levels, advances in technology, and people just seem to have less time to boat!

The team a Scott WaterJet listens hard to jet boaters needs and produce a full range of jet boats including unique tough small boats 3.5m to 3.9m in length to meet boaters needs. These come complete with a rugged 2 Stage WaterJet, trim nozzle, and economical four-cylinder engine that purrs along at around 3500-4000 rpm all day long. They require minimal maintenance, are userfriendly, easily handled by a couple of people, have great load lifting capability, and show exceptional all round performance. Recent testing

by Scott WaterJet had a 3.9m Scud powered by a Suzuki M18 and Scott WaterJet Two stage 6.1” jet unit lift nine adults onto the plane!

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Scott WaterJet’s understanding of the changing face of jet boating means the range doesn’t stand still, as they are continually refining the craft through in-house testing and boater feedback.

Feedback from boaters, including families, fishers, hunters, water skiers and hardcore adventure boaters is exceptionally positive. A good number of them have moved their bigger boats on and changed to these tough small boats.

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Find your OWN spot Given the quality of trout and salmon fishing in New Zealand's waterways it's no surprise local fishermen are always on the lookout for better ways to land a "big one".

But before you can test your new spinner or fly you must first find the fish, and one of the best ways to do this is to explore a river quickly and safely by jet boat.

From that moment in 1954 when Sir William Hamilton first traveled upstream through a river rapid, fishermen have recognised the value of the jet boat as a means to get them to new and potentially lucrative river fishing spots. It's no coincidence that Bill Hamilton named his first four waterjet units after fish - Quinnat, Rainbow, Minnow and Chinook! NZ's rivers can provide a variety of challenges for land-based anglers - steep and inaccessible gorges, wide shingle braids, remote tributaries and private property - all offering mouth-watering

opportunities if you're prepared to spend more time walking than actually fishing.

And in many cases there is simply no way to go further upstream from land.

But a jet boat can overcome most, if not all, of these obstacles. The ability to travel along the course of a river, over rapids and through gorges, means there is little stopping the jet boating fisherman from finding his perfect spot. In just a few hours he or she can fish in a dozen different holes across many kilometres of river - covering far more range than is possible by any other method of transport. For those that like to fish socially, there's no better way to carry a few of your mates and all their gear, along with a barbecue and refreshments, up to your favourite fishing hole.

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The right cushion for the job!

Winterising trailers Boat trailers are subjected to harsh treatment: repeated submersions in water, followed by long periods of inactivity.

The result: faulting electrical, compromised wheels or bearings, and rusted frames, which all threaten the safety of that valuable asset - the boat.

Trailer winterising tips and checks: 1. CHECK TYRES: make sure tyres have the correct air pressure - this is important: cold weather can decrease air pressure in tyres. Low tyre pressure can accelerate wear, which can be costly and dangerous. Look for sidewall cracking caused by over-exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as excessive sunlight. If you have concerns due to the severity of the sidewall cracking, consult a certified tyre inspector or mechanic.

2. GREASE THE BEARINGS: for trailers with EZ Lube Hubs or Buddy Bearings, it is important to grease the bearings with proper wheel-bearing grease. The wrong grease may not circulate enough and can end up starving the bearings.

3. CHECK BRAKES: constant salt water emersion is a killer. If you find that your brakes are old and rusty, contact a trailer maintenance specialist. Your safety could depend on it.

4. CHECK LIGHTS: make sure all lights are working by doing a proper circle check with lights connected to towing vehicle and on. Check signal and brake lights are working.

Check you have the correct connector, or appropriate adaptor.

If your boat is on its mooring or out of the water for winter, now is the perfect time to be thinking about a spruce-up of its interior.

But you may need some help because if you’ve watched TV’s Coupling, you’ll know that furnishings, like cushions, are a mystery to men.

But cushions for boats are another story. For one, they are less likely to be the domain of the fairer sex.

That’s because boat cushions have many more functions than merely decorative. In fact, decisions about such cushions are one of the most important interior decisions any owner will make.

Most boats need cushions both inside and out. And that’s where it starts to get a bit tricky because each has different uses and therefore different requirements.

For instance, outside cushions will be subject to wind, rain, and seawater. And they must be moveable so they can be stored below when the vessel is not in use.

Inside cushions are more likely to stay in one place, and so therefore can be less waterproof.

However, they may have multiple uses such as sleeping and sitting on.

The best type of covering for marine cushions is outdoor furniture fabrics. These are particularly useful for sleeping berths and can be used throughout the cabin if you are after a décor where everything matches.

Choose a fabric that is long-lasting, easy to clean, and unlikely to fade in the sun. One of the most common nautical colours is navy blue, and is a particularly good choice if

you plan to sell your boat. As well, lighter colours are easily marked. A different colour trim – red, for example – can be added to give them a somewhat more lively and dashing look.

While the covering of your cushions is important, it is not nearly as important as what’s inside – the foam.

Choosing the right foam is a little complicated and, again, depends on its use. The foam you choose for seat backs will be a different grade than the foam for the cushion because it needs to be softer. The seat cushion will need to be denser so it doesn’t bottom out when you sit on it.

If the cushion is to be used above deck and stored below, choose one that does not absorb water such as closed cell or a softer foam, like Ezi-Dri, which allows water to pass right through it and comes in thichnesses of 50mm, or 75mm if you want added comfort.

The foam used in your sleeping berths is different again.

You’ll want to keep in mind that a denser foam will give you a better night’s sleep, and heavier bodies will require different foam than lighter ones. There are, however, plenty of options to help achieve the comfort level you want.

The best way to ensure you end up with the right cushions for your boat is to consult an expert. They can tell you if your existing cushions merely need recovering or whether you would be better served by replacing them entirely. They will also be able to advise on the best fabrics for you and even suggest ways to “pretty the place up a bit” if you want to add the feminine touch.

Winter is an ideal time to refurbish your cabin, so that it will be completed by the time you next want to take your boat out in spring.

5. CHECK FOR RUST: look for signs of corrosion on the frame and remove any with a stiff wire brush. If it is serious, either replace the trailer or have it regalvanised.

6. CHECK ROLLERS: make sure they are not cracked or out of shape, and are rolling freely. Replace any cracked or distorted rollers.

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We have foam for seats, foam for sleeps, and even foam for both! We can do closed cell foam which doesn't soak up wet, or we can do reticulated foam which is quick to dry.

We have it all! We have great tradesmen who will work hard on getting your seats and squabs looking great, and we have an awesome selection of fabrics, from vinyl, to acrylic canvas, fabric-feel vinyl, and general purpose furniture fabrics. We know which of our products have had what treatments, so if you have a marine job, it will get marine grade materials - anything less just won't last out there in NZ's marine conditions.

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We have mildew resistant and fire resistant materials too - and can even match fabric colours to fabrics of different types in many circumstances.

We take pride in our work, and make sure you have the inside of your seats fully reconditioned and fit for another full life before we start on making them pretty. And with fabrics fit for purpose - pretty is how they will stay!!

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Food is not just brown stuff in and brown stuff out! Consider feeding your hunting dogs a good quality working dog formula such as Eukanuba Premium Performance.

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You might be thinking so what? But why wouldn’t you want your dogs to have more stamina, heal faster from injuries and have more resistance to infection and disease?

Some people argue that feeding raw meat is what dogs would eat in the wild.

But nowadays we can do so much better than the unbalanced nutrition this provides.

We also have to be aware of food-borne disease such as Go-Slow which is seen in

dogs that eat wild pork.

WORMING Regular 3-monthly worming of all dogs with a broad-spectrum wormer is essential to avoid build-up of intestinal worms. Roundworms are very common but hookworm and whipworm can cause intestinal bleeding and anaemia as well as digestive problems and weight loss - none of which are good for highly active hunting dogs.

BEDDING Give your dogs insulation against cold nights and they’ll use less energy keeping warm and have more energy for tomorrow’s hunt.

MICROCHIP Ok, so it doesn’t get the best out of your dog but it gets them home a lot quicker if they get lost. Often we scan a stray microchipped dog and phone their owner to find they are still out on the hill looking for them! Or if they’re not microchipped, they have an unnecessary stay at the pound.

Microchipping can be done for free through the council - some conditions apply.

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When you install GutterFoam, the gutters will be: cleaner, more effective, and last longer, rainwater collection and drinking water friendly. GutterFoam does not compromise the warranties of gutters or roof, maintenance is minimal, and rainwater cannot damage the buildings and surrounding property. GutterFoam also has the potential to assist with businesses that may have working at height, health and safety concerns.

Having a level surface, leaves and debris are blown off the GutterFoam without being trapped, unlike the ‘Bottle Brush’ product where leaves get caught, which makes maintenance so much easier.

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sually, a business starts like this: someone comes up with an idea, then researches potential market interest and, if the signs are positive, goes ahead.

But that’s not how Hamilton business owner Rob McLean went about it. He entirely cut out the research and went straight into building.

To know why, you need to know a bit about Rob. His family, he says, were ‘Kiwi battlers from Struggle Street’. They lived in a state house in Ngaruawahia, but were avid campers and headed into the outdoors whenever possible.

Rob, a chip off the old block, was a fan of duck shooting. But at 16, he needed his own dinghy.

He was in the sixth form and his woodwork class was making rocking chairs. Rob couldn’t figure out how to shoot ducks from a rocking chair so instead built a six-foot wooden rowboat, which he still owns.

At the end of that year, having had enough of the schoolroom, Rob got himself a boat-building apprenticeship with Buccaneer Pleasure Craft.

Over time, he became a qualified ship, yacht and boat builder and repairer. After 14 years, in 2000, an opportunity to go out on his own arose and he set up his own shop, Black Pearl Fibreglass Ltd, manufacturing fibreglass components.

Word of his expertise spread fast and a few months later, industry leader Rayglass Boats asked him to take on a wee job. That ‘wee job’ turned out to be building support craft for the America’s Cup syndicates, including the course marshall, referee boats, chase boats, media boats, plus coastguard and ambulance, police and military, and super yacht tenders.

[Side note: you can see these exact same craft currently on the water in Bermuda at the 2017 Louis Vuitton and America's Cup.)

Built at school in 1987.

Not like any campervan you have ever seen, this was designed and built solely to help Kiwis have a good time.

This led to Rob building hundreds of Protector and Legend range boats for Rayglass. His business grew rapidly and by the time the recession hit in 2008 he had a staff of 32.

Inevitably, orders dried up and staff numbers reduced to eight for the next five years.

Not being the quitting type, Rob began looking for ways to keep the wolf from the door and his skilled staff usefully employed.

Out of such necessity, he decided to use his boat-building skills in a different way and Work & Play NZ Ltd was born. Rob designed a fibreglass trailer specifically for tradies. He followed that with a dog box that housed compartments for shotguns, rifles, food, and chilled drinks, and a meat safe.

He thought that if he doubled the size maybe it could be slept in. Turned out he was right.

He made more adjustments and ended up with a trailer-camper. Not like any campervan you have ever seen, this was designed and built solely to help Kiwis have a good time.

Rob took it along to a few trade shows, one of which was the Tahr Show in Christchurch. After some discussion with Fox Glacier helicopter pilot, James Scott of Alpine Adventures, Rob came up with a lightweight hut which can be flown underneath a helicopter. James suggested a few modifications, including one to help the aerodynamics when it was hitched underneath his chopper, and presto, another new market for Rob opened up.

Other unique products followed. A fish filleting bench, a bar leaner, and full-sized removable ute canopies. These products found themselves taken to the beach, out camping and even to corporate events and weddings.

All this might sound like a retooling nightmare but Rob came up with multiple ways to use each idea. His customers also came up with ideas of their own and his products ended up

in unlikely places like Vector Arena (where they were used to dispense champagne from).

Then Rob had another brainwave. His customers – Kiwi outdoors types – usually towed something behind their cars. Horse floats, bike trailers, stock cars – you name it, Kiwis towed it. But that meant they couldn’t also tow his camper trailer.

So, Rob invented the ‘350 cabover’. This lift-on, lift-off camper unit sits on the back of a flatbed ute (a wellside is in prototype) and can be fitted out for any number of uses – accommodation, work storage, to name just two.

Rob says, “I have the coolest of jobs, getting to make all the stuff during the week that New Zealanders like to play with at the weekends.”

There’s no question, Rob’s Work & Play products are inventive, ingenious and clever.

(Check them out at www.workandplaytrailers. co.nz) As well, Rob’s primary company, Black Pearl Fibreglass, is at capacity building Rayglass launches and sports cruisers which are being ordered again at pre-recession levels. He recently exhibited at Mystery Creek International Fieldays and came home with a full order book.

Next month, we’ll take a closer look at Rob’s unusual and highly imaginative Work & Play product lines. You’ll be sure to want one!

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To start with it's all about getting onto the water. This is where the portability aspect of Takacat comes into play.

Being light in weight and very compact you can easily transport your Takacat in the boot of a car or RV, on roof racks or on the mother-ship.

These attributes also offer you the ability to launch from many locations where a heavier portable boat or trailer boat is difficult if not impossible. The quick release wheels makes life easy so you can set it up and get ready to go at the campsite, reserve or at the beach and then wheel it down to the water’s edge.

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Once hitting the water the performance of the Takacat comes into play. With a low resistance catamaran hull and shallow draft the Takacats are able to plane quicker and more efficiently with smaller / lighter outboards. This is a big plus in terms of outboard weights when transporting.

Takacats also have the ability to jump up over crumbling surf or negotiate choppy conditions or fast tidal flows as well as obviously being a fun and efficient ride on flat water.

Being a fully inflatable boat the Takacats are very quiet in the water so are ideal for shallow water fishing where noise can spook the fish. When drift fishing the Takacat tends to drift side on to the wind direction making it comfortable to sit on one side of the tubes with your rod out the windward side.

If you like casting there is no issue in standing as the boats are extremely stable due to the catamaran hull, oversized inflatable tubes and a thick and very rigid air deck floor system.

Takacat also manufactures a custom made anti skid floor fabric that provides better protection than any other fully inflatable boat on the market todate, added protection against

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You’re the skipper; YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE! How’d you be, eh? There you are, minding your own nautical business, and some idiot decides to plough into your starboard side with a container ship!

And you know that, no matter what anyone may think actually happened, your life, and those of your shipmates will never be the same again!

You also know that you are ultimately responsible … just because you were there!

You see, that’s the big difference between collisions at sea and those on land. At sea, EVERYONE involved in a collision is responsible and has blame apportioned accordingly. Yes, even if you were at anchor!

And as a skipper, you bear the brunt of the responsibility. I have been known to inform Day Skipper students at the beginning of their training, “From this point on you will constantly ask yourself this question; How will I explain my current actions to the coroner?”

So, the next time someone asks you if they can take off their lifejacket whilst aboard your small, less than 6 metre, vessel it may be worthwhile to consider your obligation as skipper of that vessel.

If anything untoward happens to that person following your decision to allow them to remove their lifejacket then you, not them, will ultimately be held responsible for their demise.

It is interesting to note that many people here in NZ believe there are no laws governing the operation of recreational craft. It is true that we have no requirement for vessel registration

or boat driver licensing but we do still have laws with which we must comply. The Maritime Transport Act 1994 places responsibilities on the skipper of EVERY vessel. They are deemed to be responsible for: • The safety of the vessel • The safety of all persons on board the vessel • Complying with all Maritime Rules and any other regulations The Act also states that it is an offence to operate a vessel in such a way that it causes any “unnecessary risk or danger to persons or property”.

In fact, out there on the waterways our lives are governed by quite a few Maritime Rules. The main ones are Maritime Rules Part 22; these are commonly known internationally as the Colregs or Collision Regulations and they pretty much define all of the actions we are required to take out there on the water to avoid collisions. When you undertake a Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper or a Boatmaster course you will learn all about how to recognise when a risk of collision exists, by both day and night, and also how to determine the type of vessel from the lights displayed. You will learn the importance of the international systems of buoyage and how to stay safe by maintaining a proper lookout.

You will understand how to read a nautical chart and how to correctly apply tidal calculations which will prevent you from putting your keel on the hard stuff. You will learn to fully accept the responsibility which comes with the title, Skipper.

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monster groper (as pictured above) however many of the other guys wanted to just relax inside. I bet they soon regretted that decision as Carl pulled in a monster.

Once again we received plenty of great feedback from clients we will be sure to see again.

After these guys we had several charters that mostly consisted of groups of men really wanting to get amongst all the fish and game activities.

They caught whopper groper and crayfish and spent many nights around the table telling stories, playing cards and having a good laugh.

Carl from one of our Fish & Game charters decided he wanted to have a try for some

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We have just returned to Bluff from another stint in Fiordland. This time round we had a complete mixture of charters. We started with a mixed group scenic charter of five couples who enjoyed mostly sightseeing and learning about history of Dusky and Breaksea Sounds.

However they also got to try their luck at fishing as well as many other activities. They absolutely loved every minute of it.

Next was a group of couples who privately chartered the Cindy Hardy and even had their own ‘Dusky 2017’ matching jerseys specially made. They were fantastic, enjoyed every moment on board and got up to all kinds of different activities and will be sure to join us again in the not too distant future

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Penguin Random House Review Lynnaire Johnston RRP $40 Reviewing a book without first finishing it isn’t generally recommended. But Ten Types of Human is 768 pages long so maybe I’ll be forgiven. I could have waited and finished it first – I am up to page 277 – but I wanted to tell you about it now because if you read no other non-fiction book this year, make it this one.

Unusually for non-fiction (unless it’s by Bill Bryson), I can hardly put it down. The mix of science, true stories and mirror to your soul is captivating. Here’s an example.

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Most of us would choose our own child if it’s a matter of 20-something other lives lost, but what if the number of children you could save was 50 or 100? At what number do you save the mass over the one?

Looking at the type of person we are, how we react to circumstances because of it, and the science behind it is the core of this cleverly written book.

Along with way we meet the boy sold into slavery by his father, the beautiful woman who has acid thrown in her face after rejecting a suitor, and others who are the victims of evil.

Each section intersperses an ongoing true story with the author’s search for answers, plus a discussion with an expert about what’s going on behind the scenes. This keeps the

narrative interesting and moves it along at a spanking pace.

There’s an awful lot to take in but it’s understandable even for a layperson.

Ten Types of Human is that rare kind of book – one you’ll want to read over and over, gaining some new insights each time.

It may just be the best $40 you ever spend on a book.

Read all of our book reviews online at www.thefishingpaper.co.nz

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Often pigeon-holed into the domain of the luxury boatie, improved technology and design have propelled some premier ‘glass boats into a realm of their own, where unbeatable value for money puts the price ticket at odds with the seemingly boundless limits and lengths they can go to. Be it with their sleek lines, modern style, silky smooth ride, thoroughbred performance, durability, stability, functionality, or sheer comfort, some pedigree glass brands are giving the more agricultural alloy boats a run for their money, and proving they are more versatile across more sectors as well. Daryl Crimp looks at…

A hot contender for the all weekender

Rae Line boats have a long established reputation for matching style and elegance with performance, but a key factor often overlooked by some boaties is functionality, possibly because looks can be deceiving. The Rae Line 235 Hardtop is a classic example of a boat for all occasions and, while it remains the perfect choice for those wishing to step up to ‘lifestyle boating’, it is fast proving itself as a great allrounder.

DESIGN OPTIMISED SPACE Key to its versatility is its width: the 8’ 6” beam is wide for its length, which gives great stability at rest and on the plane. This stability at rest is an advantage for both sleeping and activities such as fishing, diving, and spearfishing.

On the plane, it means you can load up without fear of displaced weight causing the boat to roll or bow steer, and you generally get a much more stable ride. This is further enhanced by the underfloor 190l fuel tank.

Coupled with a high hull that creates more freeboard above the waterline, this allows for more internal space, which extends to a spacious cabin, and creates room for an enclosed ‘head’ plus pull out shower. The increased height and space in the cabin affords more comfort for overnight or weekend trips, and makes the 235 unrivalled in its class for internal space.

Outside, the deck area is extended via the transom and extra duckboard area, which is an ideal fishing or diving platform. It even features a transom shower so divers can wash down, or for fishers to keep the area clean with.

GLASS MORE FORGIVING Fibreglass boats give a much quieter ride than alloy boats and are quieter at rest, which is a definite advantage for fishers and divers, especially in shallow water. The reduced hull noise is certainly more conducive to better sleep, but it also provides for a calmer ambience in the boat, overall.

Glass is a much more stable element than aluminium: it is less

hard on the feet, doesn’t transfer cold through your feet to the degree alloy does, and doesn’t get hot to the touch like alloy.

In general, glass retains a much more stable and even ambient temperature.

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Stylish interiors give you all the comforts of home on the weekend

The 235 Hardtop is powered by a 4.3l V6 MPI stern drive, which gives a top speed of 45 mph. The engine is housed under a fibreglass moulded engine hatch that doubles as a seat, with two jump seats either side. These can be converted to a full bench seat aft, which can act as an additional berth. And it comes fully kitted with electronics and features: Ray Marine A9 Touch Screen MDS, Ray Marine VHF, Fusion Black Box four speaker stereo, Maxwell RC8 electric windlass, flush toilet with overboard discharge and 18l holding tank, and both adjustable helm and passenger seats.

At this price point, the Rae Line 235 Hardtop will take you anywhere, safely, comfortably, and in style: fishing, diving, cruising, offshore, on the lake, and anywhere in between. It has to be a hot contender.

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Available now from Nelson Equipment Centre DJI Phantom 4 Pro

An uprated camera is equipped with a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps video and Burst Mode stills at 14 fps. The Flight Autonomy system adds dual rear vision sensors and infrared sensing systems for a total of 5-direction of obstacle sensing and 4-direction of obstacle avoidance. Combining this with great features like auto take-off and landing and auto return to home making it very easy to fly. The Phantom 4 pro also has a 30-minute flight time. The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is available from $2899. This is also available with a fishing drop attachment from $3198.

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In over thirty years in the media I thought I’d heard just about every sales pitch known to man, until Daryl Morris rang me recently and stopped me dead in my tracks with this assertion: “Hey Crimpy, Kate is about to send you a video… she strips beautifully, mate!”

Well, I saw the video and, believe me, he wasn’t ‘blowing smoke’ with that claim - more like blowing vapour. And before I get hung out to dry by the lovely Kate, no, he wasn’t referring to her either. While Daryl may have been clumsy with words, the new technology he was referring to was anything but. The Eco-Quip Vapour Blaster was what he was talking about and the ‘she’ that was stripping was ‘The Fishing Paper’ boat, which was desperately in need of a facelift.

The boat had been clad in metallic vinyl and ten years under harsh elements had faded and melded the cover into the metalwork. Various professional advice suggested it would be ‘all but impossible’ to remove, but Daryl Morris was enthusiastically positive, suggesting his new business venture could provide the perfect solution.

Blast-it-Clean (Marlborough) Ltd With an eye for opportunity, partners Donna and Chris Hall, and Kate and Daryl Morris, purchased the new technology Eco-Quip Vapour Blaster, a mobile trailer mounted unit, in early 2016 and formed Blast-it-Clean (Marlborough) Ltd. While they were impressed by the versatility of the compact, high-powered unit, they were yet to fully appreciate the scope of its functionality and operation.

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Composting Toilets – giving back to Nature Dunnies! What we do during our daily visits are a bit like that other subject our parents never talked about...we were potty trained, the nappies were removed, and from then on, we did your own thing.

And since having our nappies taken off us, the thing we’ve learnt to do is to press that big “flush” button. Everyday – or at least most days – for most of us. That’s a lot of flushing.

Imagine for a moment the immense infrastructure that our local councils have provided for this simple convenience (pun intended). Water is either captured in purpose-made dams or taken from existing rivers, piped for miles, chemically treated to drinking standards, and then piped for more miles to our place so we can simply push

that big flush button. It is then piped for more miles to another treatment plant where it is again reconstituted chemically, and pumped out to sea or into a river – or somewhere on the planet!

It is estimated that each one of us has flushed roughly 9,700 litres of treated water down the toilet each year ever since our nappies were taken off us.

Imagine the proportion of the council rates we pay that goes to pay for our flush button convenience.

But like so many other aspects of daily living, the economic and ecological cost of the “daily visit” has been re-visited.

In 2001 a composting toilet was produced in the USA specifically for boats. They called it Air Head.

Boats call their toilets ‘heads’ in recognition of the historic use of a simple plank at the head of the ship back in the sailing ship era. ‘Going to the head’ was sometimes a hazardous necessity.

And the USA development used air instead of water, hence the name ‘Air’ Head.

This was certainly a different way to go. The toilet employed a compost medium to process the human waste and it worked. The toilet is effectively its own treatment plant. No water, no pipes, no smell.

It is not surprising that the concept has been accepted world-wide and has spread from boats to caravans and motor-homes.

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Silent stalking in the dark

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Rick Van der Zwet

I recently purchased a Pulsar XQ 38 Thermal Imager after testing it while hunting wallabies with Crimpy in Waimate.

Following that impressive introduction, I decided to have a go at something a little bigger, so instigated a trip to some mates’ hunting block.

and walked into a small quiet side valley. As soon as I turned on the imager, I picked up four deer at around 400 metres away.

The aim was now to get closer, so we quietly stalked to within 200 hundred metres and introduced the LED as a spotlight. A shot was fired. Though unsuccessful,

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We suspected the animals on the block were becoming used to being hunted by vehicles and spotlights at night, so decided to utilise the thermal imager on foot . Having left town late, it was already dark when we arrived at the access road to the hut. On the way in, stopping frequently to scan the area with the imager it wasn't long before a stag was spotted approximately 700 - 800 metres away. A spotlight was shone on to it and it immediately started to move off; it was light-shy. This is a common problem with game that has been hunted hard with lights.

We moved further up the track to get a better view of the animal but it had moved across to a ridge and out of reasonable range. I then looked around only to see another animal moving into cover a little further up the valley. Suspicions confirmed they were on to us.

Further up the track we stopped

we had worked out that we could walk quietly within range of our prey undetected in the dark, by using the thermal imager. While watching through the imager, I could clearly see the deer exiting the area and heading into the bush.

We then proceeded to the hut.

While the other lads took on the task of having a couple of the brewery's finest and started cooking dinner, Ash and I walked the vehicle track up past the hut.

There was no moon and a light breeze in our faces. Having only been gone a few minutes, we had our first sighting through the imager; a hind’s head and ears could be seen watching us above the scrub. While loading the rifle, it exited stage right and was gone.

No light used yet.

We traveled only a small distance on and looked down onto the next terrace to see a stag standing

Rick reckons the Pulsar Thermal Imager is a game changer. Photo Ash Ruth.

about 60 metres away, head down feeding. It was amazing, the antlers were visible - like looking in daylight. A quiet discussion on its whereabouts followed and I quietly loaded the rifle. As soon as the light was turned on, the stag lifted its head. I wasted no

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seen earlier, walked within 100 metres of them, and successfully bagged a yearling . A very enjoyable and successful hunt, my new gear a game changer for night hunting. Silent stalking in the dark is the new easy hunting method.

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time, with a shot to the neck, it was job done!

We dragged the stag up to the track and continued on our way.

We saw another hind and two pigs, but were unable to get these.

Later, we found two deer in the same valley as the four we had

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Optically Speaking - with Ant Corke CHOOSING A THERMAL IMAGER FOR YOUR STYLE OF HUNTING Anyone following my Optically Speaking column will appreciate the advantage of owning a Pulsar Thermal Imager for spotting, identifying, and recovering animals. However, the question that our dealers are most frequently asked is, “Which model is right for me?”.

The two main optical criteria when choosing an optic are magnification and field-of-view. As magnification increases, field-of-view decreases.

The distance from the viewer to the object determines whether magnification or field-ofview are important; example, low magnification and wide field-of-view for bush stalking, and high magnification and small field-of-view for long range spotting. Because only fixed focal length lenses are made for thermal imagers, it is important to choose a lens that best suits your style of hunting.

Applying this principle to a Pulsar Helion XQF Thermal Image Monocular with a 384x288 sensor, the model choice can be selected as follows:

Pulsar Helion XQ19F This model has a 19mm focal length lens, and is considered a wide angle configuration. The field-of-view is 19.5˚ and the magnification is 1.6x magnification, zoomable to 6.4x. This model is ideal for use at close range, such as bush stalking and night hunting, when field-of-view is more important than magnification. The low magnification also enables a hunter to walk at night whilst looking through the thermal.

Pulsar Helion XQ38F This thermal imager is our recommended model for general hunting. It has a 38mm focal length lens, displaying a field-of-view of 9.8˚, with a base magnification of 3.1x, zoomable to 12.4x. This model is considered to have a ‘standard’ lens, which is ideal for spotting deer at 1500m.

Pulsar Helion XQ50F This model has a 50mm focal length lens, and is considered to be a telephoto configuration.

Though the field-of-view is reduced to 7.5˚, the base magnification is 4.1x, zoomable to 16.4x.

This model is ideal for spotting animals at great distances, such as deer at 1.8km or further. This thermal imager is ideal for spotting animals lurking on the bush edge of distant hillsides.

Pulsar now also manufactures the Helion XP, which has a larger 640x480 sensor, and interchangeable lenses. The larger sensor reduces the base magnification and increases the field-of-view, with the added advantage of a clearer zoomed image. Add the interchangeable lenses, and this thermal imager represents the ultimate in hand-held thermal imaging. More information is available on our website about the Pulsar Helion, Pulsar Quantum Lite, and the magnificent new Pulsar Trail thermal riflesights.

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How many lives can a deer have?

Ian Hadland

‘Nine’ is the commonly held view for cats but how many for deer?

In our most popular hunting areas, some older deer have learned to outsmart hunters and may have even dodged a bullet at some time in their life. I guess you could call those encounters a life spared but one has to wonder about the survival rates of animals actually hit and wounded. I have recently been astounded by yet another example of survival by these hardy creatures.

Hunting fallow in the Blue Shrapnel in an otherwise healthy deer Mountains is a real challenge with dense bush, high hunting pressure, and cunning deer, and, as I’d never hunted Packers Block before, I was surprised to be able to get onto a nice buck within an hour of stepping into the bush.

Getting a clear shot was going to be difficult, even though he was on a heavily vegetated face across

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How many lives can a deer have? cont... the creek 60m away. I could see that he had one white foot. I finally made out a clear shot to the shoulder, which ended his life and, as it turned out, his run of luck too.

I was instantly drawn to the white foot. The front leg had been broken above the knee, which had repaired, and the lower leg just above the hoof had a large open wound. One could only speculate how the leg got broken in two places but it is possible that this could have been a bullet wound.

He was in reasonable condition so I set to work with the knife to recover some meat, starting, as usual, with the backsteaks. While removing them I noticed a smear of lead particles along the outer silvery edge of the backsteak. In the opposite backsteak but further up the spine was the copper base of a .223 or .222 projectile. Closer inspection revealed two damaged vertebrae between the shoulder blades. Yep, the buck at some time in the past had been hit along the top of the spine and survived.

Remnants of a projectile that didn’t do the business

This isn’t the first time I’ve belatedly finished off someone else’s deer.

I roared a stag up in the Hokitika River once that trotted in apparently no worse off for having healed a wound, which would kill the average human if not treated. He had been shot in the femur and the repair wasn’t even noticed until it was boned out later and I struck a mass of bone and gristle complete with copper and lead fragments, again from a light calibre rifle. The femur bone was back to solid again albeit two inches shorter than the other leg.

Two lessons here for hunters. Always shoot with a big enough calibre to do the job and place your shots carefully. In these two individual cases the deer survived, but that won’t always be the case so do take care with your shooting.

Alive in the happy hunting ground

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Steve McKewen

I crawled out of the Whataroa like a drowned rat, disheveled and miserable. I consider myself fit, but f@#k that!

With a weather bomb due in a few days, I had decided to nip in for a quick hunt and try to score a chamois. After speaking with a nice DoC lady, who assured me her ‘travel to hut’ times were very conservative and that I’d easily reach my destination with enough time to plant a veggie garden and grow dinner before dark, I shouldered my heavy pack and trudged off.

The Whataroa Valley is huge and the track in, rugged; you climb a hundred metres up, then a hundred metres down, and you’ve only made fifty metres progress. By nightfall I found myself two hours from the hut and I’d yet to plant a single carrot. I know I have short legs but still! The DoC lady was obviously married to the weather man, because it then started to rain.

Rain is a misnomer on the Coast - it fell by the cubic metre. Luckily, us rats can swim. The short legs help.

Sulking, I headed to Milford next, but the DoC lady and the weather man obviously had a holiday home there. Even the mosquitoes were wearing raincoats!

When feeling depressed, there’s no better tonic than to head to the happy hunting grounds. Now before you get ahead of yourself, my happy hunting grounds are the Mavora Lakes, an impressive landscape of lakes, forests, mountains, and tussock in the deep south. I always seem to do well there.

Climbing onto a tussock spur, I blinked

The size of the chamois took Steve's mind off the DoC lady's attempt to kill him the sweat from my eyes and couldn’t believe the sight that greeted me. Four chamois were closing in from 400m away and they hadn’t seen me. One was a big buck but he was doing 167mph and not stopping for a photo opportunity, so I didn’t bother chambering a round. They’d obviously been spooked from the next valley over.

The following morning we split up and I found myself, once again, high on a tussock clad spur. Glancing over the side, I noticed another good buck climbing a scree slope toward me. Nestling in behind a jumble of rocks, I waited him out. Oblivious to my presence, he kept

ambling in my direction. At 200m I started to worry he may soon twig to me being there, so I let him have it. As he slumped to the ground, I knew I had a good buck; he was in prime condition, with a beautiful coat, and I estimated him a bit over nine inches. Imagine my surprise when he rolled out at 10 3/8. My mission to get a good chamois had started shakily but I was well-rewarded, having put the effort in.

Having shaken the DoC lady and the weatherman off my shoulder, I went on to get another chamois buck of 9 1/4 and a nice bull tahr.

It was great day to be alive.

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Testosterzone Kim Swan

Hmmm, I spy with my ever-searching eye, a black animal that, from this distance, resembles a pig. Leupolds up and focussed. It is indeed a pig, a mature boar and he’s acting strangely. He’s sort of skulking around the outside of a small patch of bracken and tawhine. If he were a bloke outside a public toilet he could look no more suspicious and certainly no more worthy of investigation. What is he up to?

Another boar raises himself from a wallow nearby, between the mud and his camouflage pattern, I’d not even seen him.

Then a striking black and white teen boar erupts from the patch of cover, and hoffing and scoffing in his wake is a black boar similar to the first one I’d seen. The plot thickens and I have a theory. I’m betting there’s a hogging sow in the thicket. But more importantly, what else is in there?

I wait and I watch. Changing my focus from the patch of cover and its band of boars to all the countryside nearby, scanning the hillsides for other game and other possibilities. Finally, all of the pig whanau emerge from their hideout and I can observe their behaviour.

There are two sows, one fully receptive, the other just coming

on heat. The grumpy black boar is her suitor. Someone has yet to tell him that ‘no’ means ‘no.’ He is a bully, twice her size and as she tries to feed, he follows. He shunts her with his snout and she squeals in protest. She is hounded and harassed but stands her ground.

The other boars lurk in the distance, afraid to venture too close.

They constantly sidle past each other, on tip-toes and shuffling sideways with their hackles up. Sometimes they confront each other, yawning like hippos as they show their tusks and flash meaningful glances. Meanwhile, the biggest boar of them all has the receptive sow under his spell.

On a small terrace, she stands square so he can mount-up and they stand there in dreamy bliss for minute upon minute.

Muddy camo-boar stands just a few metres in front of them, observing jealously. Black and white teen boar marches between sows and suitors. He's obviously a newcomer to the scene, still clean and fresh. He is cheeky, very cheeky, so much so he sniffs the mounted boar’s backside and looks a little dreamy himself.

But wait, there’s more. Eventually the dominant boar dismounts and his girlfriend shakes herself down and turns

around. She nudges the big fella, wanders full circle around him, pushing him gently. When he doesn’t stir, she jumps on his back and humps him, for minutes. He is enjoying the back rub and both seem very chuffed with the situation till new-boy joins in, he mounts the sow who is atop the boar. Finally the big boss comes to life and the teen gets thrown bodily aloft.

Love is in the air and this is not an isolated incidence. All around the Marlborough hills there are pigs aplenty, sows cycling after weaning last season’s young. Boars roaming from family group to family group and fighting amongst each other for the right to mate. Standing on tip-toes, shoulder shuffles and hippo yawns are the passive means of showing one’s dimensions and hardware. When testosterone is charged, they rear on hind legs, slam shoulder to shoulder, doing their best to slash each other’s vulnerable areas. It’s savage and brutal.

Two days later, the pig my dogs are trailing up in the scrub is doing its best to escape. Chop and Pearl are hard on its tail and no amount of bashing through frost-frozen cover or sprinting downhill has deterred them. The pig, a young boar, is fit and fiery after weeks of fighting. He finally comes to a halt and confronts the pair of panting dogs. He stands tall, hackles raised and tips his shoulder towards them - bring it on you two, bring it on!

The boar attacks. He is confident, as he is far larger than either dog. How dare they instigate the fight. How dare they join forces to harass him.

On the track below, I hear Pearl’s occasional squeaky bark but no noise from Chop. I check my tracking receiver. Both dogs are moving in a small area but they are not treed. It doesn’t sound like they’re holding; no groaning boar nor growling dog. What the hell? Check the receiver again. Still stationary - but they’re not holding and not bailing.

I load my rifle and I sneak up through the trees silently. There I witness three strong wills at work. Boris is mad with rage, he attacks Pearl, chasing her 20-30 metres before Chop races in and bites his butt. Whirling with an angry grunt, the boar attacks Chop, so Pearl squeaks and barks and flies to her buddy’s aid.

Round and round, attack and tactical withdrawal. The raging boar is dominant, he has the dogs running scared but they urge each on and teamwork keeps them equal in the fight.

It’s an awesome sight as black boar, with tail high, forges through the long frost-coated vegetation. Each time a cloud of ice particles flies in his wake, steam exudes from his mouth along with grunts and growls. Both dogs have bloodied necks, each caught by a porcine jab and sharp tusk. Steam rises off them too, their muscles working hard. None of the three are aware of me. If any of them realise I am nearby, the battle will change, most likely for the worse.

The boar charges Pearl for the umpteenth time, his beady eyes intent on her fleeing backside till she dodges behind a tree. He slides to a stop and shakes his head, ears flapping audibly. It’s a long shot for a bail but now is my time. Pearl clear, just, Chop to the left and three metres wide. Scope crosshairs between those intense piggy eyes, steady, shoot. Porcine testosterone may have kept my dogs and I at a safe distance but the 7mm-08 cannot see, smell or sense the stuff. The projectile does not tip-toe nor shuffle. Boar down, kicking his last as a trickle of bright blood colours the frozen grass and a tiny chimney of steam rises from his forehead.

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NZ has Swaroman Daryl Crimp

Is it a bird, is it a plane, faster than a speeding bullet… it’s Swaroman!

Certainly there’s a bird involved and more speeding bullets than you can shake a stick at. It’s the Swarovski hawk that has given wings to Marlborough hunter Gary Fissenden, aka Fizz, and earned him the international honour of becoming the first hunter to have the international optics company logo ‘inked’ onto his body.

Fizz, a keen Swarovski man, recently had the hawk tattooed onto his ankle and was surprised the act quickly attracted the attention of Swarovski HQ in Austria.

“They’d heard about it and got in touch with me literally before the ink had dried,” says

Fizz. “I was surprised how quickly they spotted what I was up to but they have such bloody good optics, I guess they can just about see anything!”

Fizz bought his 8x30 WB SLC Swaro ‘farlookers' in 1992.

I had been away tahr hunting with a mate who had just bought a pair and I was so impressed, I bought a pair as soon as I got home. They have been all around the country with me and I feel naked if I don't have them around my neck.”

Fizz, a regular reader of The Fishing Paper & Hunting News, was impressed by a series of articles I wrote on my visit to the Swarovski factory and really connected with the Swarovski philosophy. He has

since become quite an advocate of the brand and encouraged many into quality optics.

“Quite a few of my hunting mates, after looking through mine, have since bought ‘Swaros' too, including a keen pig hunter who hates carrying anything unless it's a pig.”

Over the past couple of years Fizz has also bought three 3-9 Z3’s rifle scopes and a 65mm spotting scope, and he shows no sign of wavering from the brand.

“An old mate once told me that all other types of European optics are all poor man's Swaros”.

BREAK YOUR SHACKLES Extend your boundaries

Double down on winter prep Mike Daisley CEO Mountain Safety Council

It’s worth reflecting on two encouraging hunting seasons that have bucked the trend this year. It’s a little too early to know what the root of this positive change was, but the Roar and Opening Weekend have this year seen lower than average incidents, searches, and fatalities to date. We hope this is a trend that continues.

June / July brings new challenges to hunters across the country. Winter hunters are especially hardy folk. Heading into the backblocks in winter is a test of fortitude, cunning, and will, like no other season. It’s perhaps not surprising that winter thins out the less enthusiastic hunters from those who are heading out regardless of the weather.

Those looking to fill the freezer for the winter are wise to double down on preparations before heading out. An obvious one is waterproofing.

There are a number of techniques ranging from a simple trash bag, through to purpose designed dry bags and reversible waterproof pack covers. The fact remains that there are few things to put you in a bad mood more readily than wet spare clothing and soggy lunches.

Another often overlooked item that should be in every bag is a first aid kit. If you’ve been busy over the Roar and into the last few months, then chances are that the first aid kit has depleted stock.

Winter is not a great time to run out of bandages,

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tape, gloves, or antiseptic cleaning supplies. And, this equipment is often rendered less useful if it’s soaked (see above). If you’ve read this and thought, “Not me, I don’t have a first aid kit,” then we’d suggest you consider how you’d deal with a major cut, sprained ankle, or blown out knee.

It’s clear that, although overall hunting participation drops from the seasonal highs in March and April, there are still plenty of keen hunters out there over winter. Focusing on ‘what’s going wrong’ for a second, July is an interesting month. July is the third highest month for search and rescues, and fourth highest for injuries.

Hunting is tough enough, but carrying an animal out over slippery and wet terrain is particularly challenging – watch out for your back, and share the load with your hunting party if possible.

The last point is one about intentions. It’s all too easy to fire out there and think ‘I’ll be back this afternoon, all good,” which creates a big challenge for searchers if there is an incident and you do need help. Do the basics: Tell someone you know (who you trust will raise the alarm) where you’re heading, for how long, with whom and when you’ll be back. If nobody knows you’re out there, you could have a long wait in bad weather.

Have fun, good luck, and plan well so you’ll make it home.

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Information bedrock of sustainable fishing Marty Bowers - Senior Fisheries Analyst - MPI Recreational Fishing Team

Twice every year the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) consults with tangata whenua and stakeholders when reviewing catch limits. The reason we do this is to make sure our fisheries are sustainable for current and future generations.

Information is the bedrock of our system, we use the best available science as well as information from people on the ground to decide which stocks may need changes ahead of the new fishing year.

Once the group of stocks for review have been settled on, MPI puts together proposals for each fishery and reaches out to all stakeholders for their feedback.

These formal consultations are called the sustainability rounds.

Overall, fish stocks in New Zealand are in good shape. Stocks are managed around a target level and fluctuate above and below this level for a range of reasons, including fishing pressure, environmental conditions, and breeding success.

You can get a brief overview of the proposals in the October sustainability round below. If you’re interested in delving into more detail, head to the consultations section of MPI’s website. There you can read the discussion documents containing the proposals in full detail. All submissions are taken into account, and must be received by Friday 7 July at 5pm.

Earthquake-affected (South Island) Paua (PAU 3 and 7)

commercial allowances are also being set for the first time in the fishery.

The scale of habitat loss caused by the Kaikōura earthquakes continues to raise concerns about the local paua fishery. The earthquake-affected area spans two paua quota management stocks: PAU 3 (which extends from Clarence Point south to the Waitaki River); and PAU 7 (which extends from Clarence Point north and west to Kahurangi Point on the west coast of the South Island).

Bluenose (BNS 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8)

The earthquake and its effects on the seabed is new territory for this fishery and we need to proceed with caution. MPI is proposing to keep the areas most impacted by the Kaikoura earthquakes closed to all paua harvest and reduce the total allowable commercial catch (TACC) and the recreational allowance for both PAU 3 and PAU 7.

The most recent scientific information suggests the stock is still below where we want it to be.

We think further reductions to catch limits may be needed to help the stock rebuild at a satisfactory rate.

The options we want your feedback on are to either reduce the commercial catch limits or retain the current limits. No changes are proposed for the customary or recreational allowances.

West Coast South Island Gurnard (GUR 7) The best available information suggests that the abundance of gurnard in GUR 7 is at an all-time high. The latest scientific survey shows the stock is performing well and that there may be an opportunity to increase the catch limits for all sectors.

catch limits will automatically drop back to the current level at the end of the fishing year.

Don’t expect to see more commercial fishing with this proposed change because red cod is taken as a bycatch of other fisheries.

Two options to increase catch limits are proposed, and both are based on setting non-commercial allowances for RCO 2 for the first time.

MPI proposes to set commercial catch limits at the current level of 500 tonnes in both options.

Southern Orange Roughy (ORH 3B) Updated stock assessment information estimates this stock is in good shape and more fish in this stock can be harvested.

The best available information suggests that stocks in the area are declining. This suspected decline has happened despite industry voluntarily shelving 10-20% of quota every year since 2010/11.

MPI is proposing increases to catch limits for commercial, customary and recreational fishers.

Options for this stock include catch limit increases in the Puysegur sub-stock. This increase applies to the Puysegur subarea of ORH 3B, but not the Northwest Chatham Rise and East and South Chatham Rise sub-areas, whose catch limits remain unchanged.

Lower North Island Red Cod (RCO 2)

West Coast South Island Hake (HAK 7)

MPI considers further reductions to catch limits are necessary and has set out two proposals for PAU 4, both of which reduce the total allowable commercial catch. Non-

Red cod varies in abundance from year to year and even within years and has a short life span. The way we manage red cod takes advantage of years when there is high abundance by allowing them to be taken, while ensuring we do not take too many in years when there are fewer red cod.

The overall status of the HAK 7 stock is uncertain. Due to this uncertainty, two options are proposed, both set out decreases to total catch and commercial catch.

Chatham Islands Paua (PAU 4)

Red cod changes are based on the latest scientific information on red cod abundance which tells us there are large numbers of red cod this year. Because of this we are proposing to increase the catch limits for all stakeholders for this fishing year only. The

The proposed options are intended to manage the stock in the short term while additional scientific investigation is completed.

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KAIKŌURA MARINE AREA Recreational Fishing Rules

The Kaikōura Marine Area was introduced in August 2014.

What are the new rules?

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The recreational daily bag limits for some finfish and shellfish have been reduced.

The size limits for blue cod and sea perch have changed.

Rock lobster taken in the area must now be “telson clipped”.

Taking red moki is now banned.

Daily limits for bladder kelp and karengo have been introduced.

The marine reserve and rahui – both closed to all fishing.

Taiāpure and mātaitai – recreational fishing permitted.

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Once paua is placed in a catch bag, it is in that person’s possession. If the person is diving and has paua in excess of their daily limit, they are committing an offence.

Gathering Rock Lobster in the Kaikōura Marine Area Rock lobster (commonly known as crayfish) taken in the Kaikōura Marine Area must now be “telson clipped”.

What is telson clipping?

KEY Te Taumanu o Te Waka a Maui Taiāpure. Recreational fishing permitted, except in the Rahui.

Hikurangi Marine Reserve – CLOSED TO ALL FISHING, contact the Department of Conservation for more information (03) 527 9100.

• Visit www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing rules.

• Download our free Smartphone app by texting the word ‘app’ to 9889 or by scanning the QR Code. The app works even when you have no coverage.

• Free text the name of the species you are fishing for (e.g. blue cod or paua) to 9889 and receive legal size and bag limit via return text.

The telson is the central part of the tail fan on a spiny rock lobster. Telson clipping is a way of marking the rock lobster to make it clear that they have been recreationally caught. 1/3 of the telson is cut off so that it is noticeably shorter than the other sections of the tail fan.

How can you do it?

After you have checked the size and state (i.e. carrying eggs) of the rock lobster and intend to keep it as part of your daily bag limit, you must immediately remove 1/3 of the centre telson from the tail fan. You can do this with a pair of scissors or knife.

If you don’t have the equipment with you to do this while diving, you must leave your catch bag in the water while you return to your vehicle and get what you need to complete the task. In a vessel, you’re required to ‘clip’ the rock lobster as soon as you’ve decided to take it as part of your daily bag limit and before moving on to another spot.

What happens if I don’t clip the telson?

It is an offence to have any ‘unclipped’ rock lobster away from the water. This includes back at a vehicle or sitting in a bin on board a vessel. This offence carries an instant fine of $250 and any rock lobster in an illegal state may be returned to the water.

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One-third of the central telson has been cut off.

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NAVIGATION BY torch and lightning

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Before even setting foot in the crib on the spit of land by the Waiatoto River, we ran into some issues. An uncourteous fisherman had parked his ute and boat trailer in a position where we couldn’t do a full turn around, so we had to back the boat trailer out. Unfortunately we hit a rock, which broke the right axle on the trailer. That induced thirty minutes of swearing, cheapness of not wanting to get assistance from the local garage, and good old fashion Kiwi ingenuity.

We tied ropes to the axle to stop it moving further forward. After much effort, swearing, and numerous commands to stop because of the guard hitting the tyre, we finally got the boat in the water. While it bucketed down, Mike Archer and I took the boat over, while Dad (Phil Seque) took the empty trailer to the local mechanic to get it fixed.

After that bit of bad luck, we thought the trip would be fine. Wrong we were. We were awoken at 4.00am the next day by hail the size of 50 cent coins.

“They sound like rocks hitting the ceiling,” said Mike.

There was also a flickering stream of light flashing from the window, due to the thunder and lightning chirping away in the sky. Fresh in Dad’s mind was the story of Wayne McDonald’s ute, written off after

a flood. So he said, “Alright, chuck your wetsuit on.”

He turned the generator on so we had a guiding light and in less than ten minutes of getting out of bed, I was in my full wetsuit and pulling the mooring lines, which were underwater. Dad was shining the torch to undo the boat. After getting the motor started, we headed to the car.

During the journey to the car, we used a LED torch, but what was far more effective was the natural light emanating from lightning strikes. This light gave us a much better bearing of where we were in relation to land. Dad probably thought he could do it blindfolded by now.

1080 breaks down under water.

The river had already risen to the bottom of the metal rim of the car tyres and high tide was still three hours away! Dad promptly moved his vehicle while I held the boat in place. After returning from higher ground, we made the journey back to the crib.

Midway, the generator stopped, so old Mike

A Kiwi axle bandage.

had to get his torch to be our new reference point. Thunder was still clapping away and lightning was flashing in the distance, so we still had the bursts of light making sure we didn’t beach the boat. Finally we got back to the crib and after that ordeal Dad says, “Alright, can I trust you to tie up the boat?”

Off he went while I tied the boat up. After sorting that out I went back to bed.

Next morning we decided to investigate the effects of the flood and check the car. Again I donned the wet wetsuit but rather than pull the boat in, I swam out to disconnect the ropes.

We set out and were able to drive the boat on the road past the slipway. After finding the car safe, we motored to the normal car park.

Locals at the pub informed us of hail damage to their cars. Sure enough, after inspecting our car we discovered roughly fifty dents!

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Julio was asked to deliver the back-up car and when he arrived a day earlier than expected, was

given a try out as a professional rally driver and the rest they say, is history. At the peak of his career he was Argentina’s highest paid citizen, with an estimated earning of 1.563 billion peso.

He went on to win the famous 24hr Mendoza to Tierra del Fuego non-stop rally nine times before he was made an offer he couldn’t refuse from Audi, Hungarian carmaker.

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The Fishing Paper: What is your first memory of fishing?

Greg: That would be fishing with my father off the wharves around Lyttlelton (when they were all open) catching spotties with my sister on our little kiddies rods. And spending days on the banks of the Waimak at Kaianga catching yellow eyed mullet one after the other, two or three at a time on sheep hearts for bait. The cats sure loved it!

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TFP: What stages have you passed through on your fishing journey?

Greg: From being a little kid fishing the Waimak and Kaiapoi rivers catching mullet, to now have fished all around the country catching loads of different species from various sharks, to snapper and kingies, along with freshwater fish such as salmon and tench.

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TFP: What baits do you mainly use for surfcasting?

Greg: That varies on what I’m after, a huge fan of using salmon, trout and kahawai for sharks. But also prawns, crabs, mussels , crayfish and tuatua for other fish such as moki, rig and elephant fish, TFP: What is your top tip for surfcasting success?

Greg: Homework. Do some research. Find out what a fish eats and where you find that bait. For example, rig eat paddle crabs. Work out when the better times are. Spend that extra time getting crabs or other bait to have it fresher. That extra hour you may spend gathering bait can help a long way in the end. Don’t be afraid to try new things. And personally I hate flat calm water. If it looks like a bathtub I personally hate it! Current can be your friend.

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TFP: What is your most favoured rig for surfcasting?

Greg: KISS. “Keep it simple Stupid “. Single hook ledger rig is my preferred rig. With less joins, knots and components in your rig there is less to go wrong, plus it’s quick and easy to tie in a few seconds.

TFP: What brand of rod and reel do you use?

Greg: I love Shimano surfcasting reels. Good quality and good value, never have had a problem with them. Rods I use are an overseas

TFP: Do you have favourite surfcasting spots and how do you fish these places?

Greg: I have many favourite spots. Fishing them depends on what I want to catch and the time of year. I’ll often use more than one rod, and have different baits out on different rods.

Usually at least one out for a large tope or seven giller, with a good slab of trout on it.

TFP: What aspects of preparing for a surfcasting trip are the most important for you?

Greg: Getting the right bait for the job, and making sure I have everything I need, not leaving anything at home ! And most of all to relax and enjoy it.

TFP: What other forms of fishing do you pursue?

Greg: Salmon and trout during the season, crabbing (for bait) and shellfish gathering (again for bait). I have done a little coarse

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TFP: Besides fishing what else do you like to do in the outdoors?

Greg: I can’t lie. Not a lot really. Played sport, cricket and football when I was younger but fishing took over and is pretty much all I do outdoors now.

TFP: What do you think of the present state of the Canterbury fishery?

Greg: Tough question as if I gave my true opinion it wouldn’t be a very nice thought.

It’s okay at best but it’s in decline from what myself and other well known, very skilled surfcasters are seeing. Sure last season was fantastic for some fish, but others are in decline from the surf beaches. Things like red cod have dramatically decreased over recent years. You could quite comfortably head away to Kaikoura and know you’re going to get good numbers of them, same with gurnard.

They were very abundant from the beach there but then a local trawler showed up and numbers have dropped a lot. The red cod fishery down here in Christchurch is not a patch on what it was even a few years ago.

Sure kahawai numbers are on the increase which is good but other species need to increase too, and something really needs to be done about inshore trawling. To be honest with how close in we see them it was no surprise one ran aground last season. They come so close you could spit further than they are from shore!. Such a shame.

TFP: What have been the benefits of forming the Canterbury Surfcasting Club?

Greg: Getting people out there and aware of other fish to be caught, teaching some of our juniors who beforehand had only caught spiney dogs to now be getting elephants, rig and moki! Along with some new friendships.

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In the December 2016 issue, CRAMAC 5 told of the five commercial lobster vessels and crew that provided expertise and resources in a NIWA managed lobster survey, undertaken expressly to determine the impact the earthquake had on the rock lobster resource. Since that survey, each of those five vessels have had their catch data assessed, following each month’s harvesting returns, by MPI. Larnce Wichman updates us on a…

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Lobster SHIFT in the right direction

iven all five vessels had a three-year historical catch record to compare with, this would make it very easy for MPI to notice any change or fluctuation in catch rates. It is pleasing to know that little change, other than what is recognised as a normal annual fluctuation, has been detected: slightly down in the southern area and Kaikoura, slightly better up north. All in all, things are as normal as could be expected, which is great news.

However, CRAMAC 5 still has concerns about the juvenile stock.

Until they grow up to around 46mm for male and 52mm for females, which we see in our logbook data, we will not know if juveniles were affected by the earthquake. If there is a gap in or around that size range (which we should see in two years time), MPI and CRAMAC 5, through the NRLMG, will have two years to consider what management action will be required.

Puerulus settlement key to reading the future With rock lobster scientists continually trying to obtain best data for more informed and reliable assessment of the lobster resource, they are now using the

lobster settlement data to project abundance five to six years out. This assists in testing the reliability of projecting the future abundance.

To this end, CRAMAC 5 has increased the coverage of puerulus collectors along the coast so a better assessment can be made across the whole fishery.

This constitutes a considerable investment for CRAMAC 5 on behalf of the CRA 5 management, considering the data will not be used for at least three years. It is important, however, that we provide consistency in collecting the data and managing the collectors.

If you are in the area and chance upon the collectors, please do not disturb them, as they are serviced monthly in order to count the puerulus and juvenile lobster that have settled along the coast. Any interference or disturbance may skew results and give misleading information, rather than a natural settlement result.

New surf beach good but risky Following concerns of local Ward commercial fishermen in not being able to launch their vessels at Ward Beach due to the uplift from the quake, there is now a new activity at the Beach; it is now a surfer’s

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This is great news for Ward as it will attract a whole new crowd to the area. BUT there are dangers: the beach is still used by one small commercial fishing vessel that can launch a few hours either side of high tide. When there is a swell running and surfers present, potential danger may occur when the vessel returns from harvesting.

The skipper needs to wait and time his entry in to the bay between sets of waves, and, once committed, there is no turning back. The skipper is fully aware of the risks and very vigilant when committing to get back on to his trailer, but a small ‘black blob’ in the water

The new beach at Ward is a surfer's delight, but may come with a bite.

between the waves is hard to see, and making a split-second adjustment so no one is harmed, could also put his vessel and crew at risk.

So, we are working with the Marlborough Harbour Master and the Marlborough District Council to ensure Ward Beach is safe for all to enjoy. The local fishing company has submitted an application to the Marlborough District Council to move the commercial launching 1.4km north off Ward Beach, which, if this is possible, would retain Ward Beach as a safe and popular surfer’s spot.

Until then, if you wish to surf at Ward Beach, please read the sign before entering the water.

Be aware, if a dozer and empty trailer is on the beach, it means the vessel is out fishing and will return. We are hoping to be able to provide marks on the shore marking a vessel lane, and if a loud horn is being sounded, that will be the signal that the vessel will be entering the lane.

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