Gamefishing Seminar - Auckland - Tuesday, October 12
Does your gamefishing consist of simply sitting around until the trolled plastic gets bit and the ratchet goes off?
If this description fits you, NZ Fishing News and Fishing.net.nz are hosting a seminar that will put some zip back into your gamefishing life. Limited tickets available - book now via our secure online e-commerce facility here
On Tuesday, October 12, the magazine in conjunction with W.S. Laurie, NZ Gamefishing, Shimano and fishing.net.nz will host an evening at which noted skipper Geoff Lamond is the keynote speaker.
Geoff has a vast knowledge of gamefishing here and overseas, and will be sharing many of the tips and tricks he has learned over the years. He currently runs one of the best appointed gameboats in the country,' Arenui'
Titled ‘Think Outside the Square’, Geoff’s talk will focus mainly on using baits, both dead and alive, to increase your success rate.
“Instead of mindlessly towing plastic around the ocean and perhaps catching one in six bites, I hope this evening will inspire people to give bait fishing for marlin a shot, resulting in better hook-up rates,” Geoff says.
There are a number of advantages to going ‘old school’ and reverting to baits. For a start, it is a proactive way of fishing, especially in an area where fish are currently hanging out, and it is generally easier on the fuel bill, too.
“Instead of charging around the ocean at 6-8 knots covering a wide area, bait fishing for billfish comes into its own when fish are concentrated in one location, such as was the case out from Tutukaka late last season.”
Live-baiting sees the crew more involved in the fishing process, rather than simply setting out four or five lures and then sitting back waiting for something to happen.
As well as the bait rigging and fishing techniques, Geoff will cover setting up your boat for sportfishing, from the ‘riggers through to gaffs, and making the cockpit as effective and safe a working area as possible.
“What I hope to share works for both the bigger game launches and the growing trailerboat gamefishing brigade.”
Geoff will be supported on the night by two of NZ Fishing News’ most experienced anglers and writers, Sam Mossman and Mark Kitteridge, who will contribute with shorter segments on other sportfishing topics.
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