The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:41:28 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:48:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : 2026 Grunter Hunter]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845078&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845078 Author: smudge
Subject: 2026 Grunter Hunter
Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 7:48pm

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:48:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845078&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845078 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : 2026 Grunter Hunter]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845077&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845077 Author: smudge
Subject: 2026 Grunter Hunter
Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 6:07pm

Originally posted by Kevin.S Kevin.S wrote:

The results have been posted, but there seems to be a mistake as I can't see Smudge anywhere amongst the prize winners.

Hehe I didn't even come close Kevin! My best was 30g short of averaqge weight. Well done to forum member Wayno who is the first to ever win it twice! Even scarier, when he won it in 2013 he also won the raffle. Back then it was a 1 litre of rum. Thisyear it was a Shimano rod and reel set with a retail of close to $1000.00!

So good to have Wayno and his mate Barry stay with us, it has become a tradition. 

Ironically where we went for the last two hours from 1.00pn was about 300m from where Wayno was fishing. He said he didn't catch any fish after midday. It was our best spot!

We caught 7 gurnard, two snapper and 4 kahawai. Wayno & Barry got 24 gurnard!  What a great result. Winning fish was 1.18kg


]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:07:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845077&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845077 <![CDATA[Buy Sell Trade or Exchange : Saltwater Flyfishing Gear]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140145&PID=1845076&title=saltwater-flyfishing-gear#1845076 Author: Kevin.S
Subject: Saltwater Flyfishing Gear
Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 4:18pm

Continuing my big clear out I'm also getting rid of my salt fly gear as it isn't getting used, here's a rough list Sage Xi2 890-4, Airflo Bluetooth Nano 9' #10/11, Rodworkz #12 9' 2-piece, Reddington Behemoth #8, Koma Vision #8 with spare spool, Lamson Velocity V4 #10 with spare spool, Alvey saltwater reel. All the reels have backing on and all except the Koma have lines on. Lots of lines, mostly Airflo 40+ floating and sinking, various sinking tips, spool of hollow core -can't remember the make, the Australian chap that made it as a replacement for Gudebrod when that became unavailable. 12 drawers full of fly tying stuff, feathers, fur, synthetic, hooks, tools, etc. Dyna-King salt fly vice, Stonflo rotating vice. Probably other odds and ends I've missed.

Also 6 books of salt fly patterns and a couple of saltwater flyfishing books.
]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:18:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140145&PID=1845076&title=saltwater-flyfishing-gear#1845076 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : 2026 Grunter Hunter]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845075&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845075 Author: Kevin.S
Subject: 2026 Grunter Hunter
Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 10:07am

The results have been posted, but there seems to be a mistake as I can't see Smudge anywhere amongst the prize winners.]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:07:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845075&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845075 <![CDATA[Buy Sell Trade or Exchange : FC 595 For Sale]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140144&PID=1845074&title=fc-595-for-sale#1845074 Author: Kevin.S
Subject: FC 595 For Sale
Posted: 06 Jun 2026 at 11:12am

I have reluctantly decided to sell my boat.  It really is not getting enough use to justify keeping it.  It is a 2016 FC 595 with Mercury 115CT outboard.  If you are not familiar with these boats, they are incredibly capable, very dry boats.  Fitted with a flooding keel and separate ballast tank that can be filled as needed to aid stability.  It has a drum winch fitted and completely flat front deck, as I wanted a forward casting platform.  The front hatch is also fitted with a squab and locks in place to use as a seat.  It has VHF and GPS/fishfinder, bimini with side clears, rocket launcher rod rack, live bait tank.  Grip paint on sides and front of the boat.  Motor has been flushed with salt away after every use and been serviced by the local Mercury dealer every year.  It has less than 200 hours on it.  I'll get some photos when the weather improves.  I'm located just outside Waiuku, sea trials can be arranged for serious buyers.  Looking for $50,000, which I think is extremely reasonable for the boat.  The don't make the 595 any more, but a specced up 560 with 90 outboard is over $90k.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:12:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140144&PID=1845074&title=fc-595-for-sale#1845074 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : 2026 Grunter Hunter]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845073&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845073 Author: smudge
Subject: 2026 Grunter Hunter
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 6:56pm

Bugger, the only way we can swap tickets is like for like and while a couple have come up they have been club member tickets. Hope you get your motor sorted, shouldn't be a biggie. Next year!]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:56:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845073&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845073 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : 2026 Grunter Hunter]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845072&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845072 Author: Telecaster
Subject: 2026 Grunter Hunter
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 1:04pm

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

Originally posted by Telecaster Telecaster wrote:

I've missed the ticket sales window. If anyone has a ticket they don't need, please sell it to me :)

I hought i had a ticket for you but it fell through. There is still hope! Not much, but yeah...

Don't worry about it, I ran my motor out of fuel last weekend (line was pinched under the tank) and it must have sucked some crap thru the filter, wouldn't idle and hard to start. So the carb is currently off the engine and my brother is going to strip and clean it for me, so no boating for me this weekend! Hope the comp goes well. 
]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:04:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140130&PID=1845072&title=2026-grunter-hunter#1845072 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : Otago harbour]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845071&title=otago-harbour#1845071 Author: Pcj
Subject: Otago harbour
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 8:07am

Originally posted by Mc Tool Mc Tool wrote:

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Good on you McTool for giving it a go. Why does one need a licence to catch salmon in a lake or river but not open sea/harbour?? makes no sense to me they not a native fish

I guess its location , I dont mind having to buy a licence for lakes and rivers because I can see the good that is done with the money . I think that there will be a day when we will have to pay to fish in the sea and tbh I wouldnt mind paying a bit if it went towards really stomping on peeps who flout the size and take limits.....Im not into hanging but I think repeat or blatant offenders get off way to light.😁
Licences maybe coming sooner than you thinkWink]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:07:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845071&title=otago-harbour#1845071 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : Otago harbour]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845070&title=otago-harbour#1845070 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: Otago harbour
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 7:53am

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

I was there in March '87 a bunch of guys were fishing near the gannet colony for salmon. All they caught were barracouta

Yeah 'couta are a pita when you dont want them, but they are a bit of action ....and bait if you want it 🙂]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:53:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845070&title=otago-harbour#1845070 <![CDATA[The Briny Bar : Otago harbour]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845069&title=otago-harbour#1845069 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: Otago harbour
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 7:49am

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Good on you McTool for giving it a go. Why does one need a licence to catch salmon in a lake or river but not open sea/harbour?? makes no sense to me they not a native fish

I guess its location , I dont mind having to buy a licence for lakes and rivers because I can see the good that is done with the money . I think that there will be a day when we will have to pay to fish in the sea and tbh I wouldnt mind paying a bit if it went towards really stomping on peeps who flout the size and take limits.....Im not into hanging but I think repeat or blatant offenders get off way to light.😁]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:49:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140142&PID=1845069&title=otago-harbour#1845069