Ever fished in New Zealand ?

**Lionel Korach** · 27-03-2006, 01:43

Hi All my name is Lionel Korach I am a charter boat owner/Skipper running out of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, this area is a premier fishing location and one anyone wishing to catch a quality trophy should consider adding to their list of must visit locations. World class opportunities genuinely exist from this location, anyone planning or seeking extra information on this fantastic location, I am only to happy to share any information you may require about the New Zealand fishery, be it fresh water or salt-water. Information on species such as Kingfish, Yellowfin tuna, snapper, Hapuka,Bass, Kahawai (salmon) or any of the freshwater species rainbow, Brown or tiger trout

**sleepy1** · 27-03-2006, 07:04

seems like a good days fishing mate. never fished Zealand. but i have fished india and jamaica. i wish the fishing around uk was half a good,

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forum...1&d=1143439418

JACK FISH..

**PanamaJack** · 27-03-2006, 14:14

Hi Lionel
And firstly welcome to the forum. Air fares to New Zealand from the UK are relatively cheap now, certainly when you bear in mind the distance, and many of us Brits have relatives living there. Now if you wanted an excuse, there's certainly one to sample the fishing!

I'm guess like many I'm aware of the quality of the Trout fishing, but the sea fishing in that part is a different proposition. So I'm sure a number of us would appreciate further details, particularly a note of the seasons you can catch the various species and average sizes.

There're some amazing images of specimens you've included in your post. Is the second one, one of those fabled Yellowtail?
Kindest regards
Dave

**Lionel Korach** · 27-03-2006, 23:10

Nice looking GT's a very similar type of fight to Kingfish which are related to GT's the second fish along in my thumbnails is a NZ Kingfish
all the best mate

**Lionel Korach** · 27-03-2006, 23:26

Originally Posted by PanamaJack

Hi Lionel
And firstly welcome to the forum. Air fares to New Zealand from the UK are relatively cheap now, certainly when you bear in mind the distance, and many of us Brits have relatives living there. Now if you wanted an excuse, there's certainly one to sample the fishing!

I'm guess like many I'm aware of the quality of the Trout fishing, but the sea fishing in that part is a different proposition. So I'm sure a number of us would appreciate further details, particularly a note of the seasons you can catch the various species and average sizes.

There're some amazing images of specimens you've included in your post. Is the second one, one of those fabled Yellowtail?
Kindest regards
Dave

Again thanks for the welcome,
Yes the second one is a Yellowtail Kingfish just prior to release, in reply to the seasons questions: The beauty of a location like NZ is that there is alway's a target year round an example would look like this Dec-June gamefishing for species such as Striped,Blue,Black, Marlin (Broadbill swordfish August-May) Kingfish year round althogh the hottest period would run from Nov-April, Yellowfin Tuna Dec-March, Skipjack Tuna Late Jan-June, Albacore Nov-June
Other notable species such as Snapper, Terakihi, Kahawai run year round with the trophy sized snapper more prevalent during late Nov-april
Other deep-sea species such as Groper and Bluenose run best Jan-May but are regular catches year round, the bluenose are spawning right now and fish in excess of 30kg are being taken often with the average being 15-23kg

on the fresh water scene the Rainbow fishery is really firing now with these fish putting on condition for the spawn the lakes and streams in the Bay of Plenty area are returning some very nice fish in the 3-7kg range a very exciting time to fish this area
Hope this is of some help
All the best Lionel

**bigfish4you** · 10-04-2006, 01:42

hello lionel,greetings from homer alaska,i wanted to ask you a question,do you guys jig with big grubs .being in the charter industry here we were needing something bigger so a friend and i desined a rubber grub 11inches long i know this season they will be great.we plan on marketing them everywhere,just wanted to get your opinion thanks

**Lionel Korach** · 10-04-2006, 07:09

Hi,
When you are talking about grubs I take it they are a soft plastic if so yes we do if not please tell me more, perhaps you could e-mail me some pictures and a brief description of application
Cheers mate Lionel

**Lionel Korach** · 10-04-2006, 07:09

Hi,
When you are talking about grubs I take it they are a soft plastic if so yes we do if not please tell me more, perhaps you could e-mail me some pictures and a brief description of application
Cheers mate Lionel

**Jamie Donnelly** · 10-04-2006, 08:36

hi guys,

im coming to NZ in December around russel and phaita (i think). im looking to going fishing EVERY DAY!!! could you give me a list of tackle that isnt to $$$$ but is good for sapper and kingfish. (of the shore)

cheers,

Jamie

**bigfish4you** · 10-04-2006, 15:53

hello lionel,yes they are soft plastic,the body is 5inches long,the tail is 6 inches long the nose is 1 1/2half wide. we use them on 24 oz. and 16 oz. jig heads because of the tides .we also use 12 ''and 9' soft plastic shads. do you guys have any grubs that size there. thanks for your input, jim