Catchelot wrote: I shall find out and PM you Crusty as I am not allowed to mention boat names on this pc thread without their permission.

Not a problem if it's public domain info Al.

How did your Naki mates go today over Waihau Angler

Yea as Angler said, a complete contrast Monday after a very busy Sat/Sun. they must have their heads down. What action there was was back off the City again, no consolation for all of us who did the run up to Awakino area. While there were a few hooks and drops there highlights (lowlights) was one being dropped at the boat by one of the regular crews and one that was dropped after about 5 hours on 15kg when the line broke.

Another quiet day for us although we saw one surface feeding and raised one into the gear that had a halfhearted go at the moldcraft superchugger on the short corner , 2nd fish that's come right in to the closest lure which happens to run directly above the dredge , hmmmmm coincidence ?????

Few new boats in the mix from out of town which is a good buzz as it adds to the atmosphere of the Nationals .

Heard a rumour that a naki crew is in the running to get a invitation to the I.g.f.a world champs in Costa Rica if they keep on tagging fish on the east coast ......
Can't say too much as it may jinx them but They are locked and loaded and there target is in the crosshairs .

the angler wrote: Another quiet day for us although we saw one surface feeding and raised one into the gear that had a halfhearted go at the moldcraft superchugger on the short corner , 2nd fish that's come right in to the closest lure which happens to run directly above the dredge , hmmmmm coincidence ????? Few new boats in the mix from out of town which is a good buzz as it adds to the atmosphere of the Nationals . Heard a rumour that a naki crew is in the running to get a invitation to the I.g.f.a world champs in Costa Rica if they keep on tagging fish on the east coast ...... Can't say too much as it may jinx them but They are locked and loaded and there target is in the crosshairs .

Pretty quite for most of us, couple of palmy boys had a pack attack at the knuckle, tagged one. There was another couple of hookups and drops but not many. There were quite a few MahiMahi caught. There was a turtle spotted, very unusual for naki waters. Gossip says that another broady was dropped at Nth Mokau.

Guru got one to stick today heard it was a bit of tease and switch affair .

Congratulations to team sniper from n.p who as the top boat during nats at Waihau bay get an invitation to the prestigious offshore world championships next year .
Bloody awesome as there is only one qualifying event in n.z and some of n.z s best trailer boat crews head there every year to win the coveted invite to fish with the best in the world in Costa rica .



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the angler wrote: Guru got one to stick today heard it was a bit of tease and switch affair . Congratulations to team sniper from n.p who as the top boat during nats at Waihau bay get an invitation to the prestigious offshore world championships next year . Bloody awesome as there is only one qualifying event in n.z and some of n.z s best trailer boat crews head there every year to win the coveted invite to fish with the best in the world in Costa rica .   worldchampionship.

Is that this years comp Mike? i know of a NZ crew who will be fishing this comp (my mates won the Vanuatu comp a few months ago)

Next years Kev , will be an amazing experiance .
may have to volunteer as camera man.

Sounds like it might be ok up there tmrw...so contemplating another day mission. Fish still around fellas?