Fishing Reports

Pete Lamb presents 7th annual 'AON - HOME MANAGERS' Fishing Competition

13, 14, 15th May (shore) and 20, 21, 22 May (boat) 2011In Association with SOUTHERN BAIT

Boat Section - 20, 21, 22nd May

We had almost 100 people fishing the boat section this year. 3 fish-able days with reasonable conditions. The forecast was 10 - 20 knot northerlies all 3 days but the actual conditions were not always that comfortable outside of the harbour.

Out West - it was pretty uncomfortable on Friday with 20-25knot onshore winds and a 1.5mtr NW swell. Saturday was much better but the fishing was a bit tough. Sunday was again pretty good with about 15knot - 20knot northerlies and no swell. There was a few snapper and trevally caught, a number of cod and teris and a small kingfish and rays bream. The hapuku fishing was pretty tough possibly due to the biggish tides. The 78mtr rise and the back of Hunters produced puka to 25kgs and I did hear of a 8kg snapper and 20kg kingfish caught, but alas these were by non-participating anglers.

South coast - the wind wasn't really a major issue but the 1 - 2mtr southerly swell mad it a bit rough on Friday and Saturday. Sunday was a good one weather wise and the bluenose, bluecod and tarakihi all came to the party. Hapuku fishing has been a bit more tricky but a 15kg fish and plenty in the 5-10kg were caught. I hear just inside Palliser bay has been reasonable hapuka fishing on 5-10kg fish recently.

Harbour - perfect weather and plenty of fish, especially for snapper, kahawai, gurnard and elephantfish. Who says the harbour is dead. Wellington Harbour is ON FIRE!!!

Jonathon Delich and his team had a great plan of cod/tarakihi on Friday, bluenose on Saturday and snapper on Sunday. His big snapper was one of the best two fish of the w/end and he came 2nd in the teams and tarakihi his team members catching the heaviest teri, 2nd heaviest kingi and the draw prize of the electric reel.

 

Steve brown and his team also had good plan going west for snapper trevs/kingis on the Friday, bluenose/tarakihi/cod on Saturday and in the harbour for snapper and elephants on Sunday. His team featured well in the species, team, trevally and elephantfish sections.

 

Craig Boyes had a great comp winning the most species and featuring in the bluenose, gurnard and sea perch sections.

 

Richard Horner won the puka and bluenose section and his bluenose was the co - best fish of the tournament.

 

Bill Jago did well from the Wairarapa in the kingfish/cod/teri sections.

 

The Tui most species and Southern Bait team sections were a real battle this year and a 3 way tie in the species was an amazing finish. Well done to all the kids and juniors who took part and thanks to their mums/dads/care-givers for taking them out.

 

Boat winners

Kiwi Sizzler boat

elephantfish - 5.48kg Mike Kapua, 5.455kg Steve Brown, 5.05kg Jason Gibb

tarakihi - 1.716 Junior Kreyl, 1.6261 Jonathon Delich, 1.578kg Bill Jago

bluecod - 2.608kg Bill Jago, 2.045kg Anthony Sanger, 1.954kg Hamish Garratt

gurnard 1.672kg Mark Saxton, 1.542kg Craig Boyes, 1.45kg Jack Hampton

trevally 3.57kg Michael Kapi, 2.869kg Steve Brown, 2.566kg Rowan Wright

Daiwa deepwater

hapuku 15.4kg Richard Horner, 11.75kg Peter Green, 11kg Andrew Green

bluenose 20.75kg Richard Horner, 11.6kg - Craig Boyes, 7.760kg Mark Simpson

scarpie 1.160kg Julia McIntosh, 0.960kg Simon Depree, 0.874 Craig Boyes

Okuma snapper

8.75kg Jonathon Delich, 3.895kg Brendan Paul, 3.860kg Stewart McClaren

Tui most species

Craig Boyes 10, Micheal Kapi 10, Steve Brown 10

Southern Bait team most points

team Yak 10, team Delich 9, team Brown 8

Dominion Post soft plastics

1.881kg kahawai Rob Schofield, 1.718kg Kahawai Craig Boyes, 0.479kg scarpie Josh Lawson

Aon junior

elephantfish 4.35kg Johan Steiner, 3.03kg bluenose Josh Lawson, snapper 1.144kg Jimmy

junior merit award - Jacob Hardisty, Peter, Troy Henderson

Furneaux Lodge kingfish

Bill Jago 13.795kg, 6kg Peter Garratt

Spot X maps - best harbour fish

(all snapper) 8.75kg Jonno Delich, 3.89kg Brendon Paul, 3.860 Stuart McClaren

Home Managers - Ladies

Vickie Wortman snapper 1.773kg, 0.675 tarakihi

Wellington Canoe and Kayak

snapper 3.860 Stuart McClaren, Rowan Wright 2.566kg trevally, Tim Little snapper 1.652kg

Wellington Fishing Charters kids

otherfish Flynn Bellam - conger 2.5kg, Sebby - kahawai 2.002kg, Hunter Fink - kahawai 1.945kg

kids - spotty - Sebby Nilson 0.256kg, Katie Schofield 0.218kg

kids merit award - Deagan

Prize draws at the prizegiving

Peter Garratt (Daiwa electric reel)

Felix Wenzil (Kilwell custom-made surfcaster)

Tim Henly (Decoro deluxe chilly bin)

Shore Fishing 13, 14, 15 May

We had about 60 people fishing this w/end including 15 kids and junior anglers. It was near perfect conditions for the harbour and south coast although windy and wet at times. With 25-35 knot northwesterlies and sometimes torrential rain, it wasn't ideal but it was certainly fishable and not too cold. Brock Beyer was the standout angler of the weekend featuring in the spotty shark, moki, red cod, most species and team sections. All the kids did well too catching a good variety of species. Next year watch out adults, these youngsters will be featuring more in the main section

Hard luck stories

Flynn Bellam lost a huge bluecod which was in his bag but managed to escape back into the water and swim away. His Dad said it was the biggest he had ever seen.

Jackie Lamb needed a kahawai to lead the species section. Everyone around her both days caught kahawai but alas not Jackie. She tried to the bitter end without success.

Results - shore section

spotty shark - 4.83kg Rowan Wright, 4.53kg Brock Beyer, 3.415kg Brock Beyer

blue moki - 1.252kg Brock Beyer, 1.22kg Tim Henly, 1.2kg Tony Stenhouse

kahawai - 2.704kg James Southeran, 2.328kg John Bennet, 2.316 Dave Wildon

redcod - 0.992kg Felix Wenzil, 0.948kg Rowan Wright, 0.764 Brock Beyer

barracouta - 1.534kg Craig Boyes

harbour fish (shore) - Dave Wildon 2.316kg, James Sotheran kahawai 2.112kg, Craig Boyes kahawai 2.056kg

spotty (kids shore) 1st 0.266kg Jade Lamb, 2nd 0.185 Jackie Lamb, 3rd 0.164 Tyson Stevenson

softbait - Jade Lamb .266 spotty

herring (kids shore) 1st 0.198 Lucy Schofield, 2nd 0.166kg Fergus Palmer, 3rd 0.14 Jade Lamb

otherfish (kids shore) 1st Jackie Lamb conger eel 0.834kg, 2nd Jade Lamb bluecod 0.664kg, 3rd Flynn Bellam kahawai 0.348kg

Kids merit awards - Adaline Imlach, Corran Imlack, Sebby Nilson, Katie Schofield

Ladies (shore) 1.998kg kahawai - Rene Eru, Jade Lamb bluecod 0.664kg, Jackie Lamb tarakihi 0.446kg

most species (shore) - 5 - Brock Beyer, 4 Jackie Lamb, 4 Jade Lamb, 3 Rowen Wright

Junior (shore) - 1st Jade Lamb bluecod 0.664kg, 2nd Jackie Lamb tarakihi 0.446kg, 3rd Jackie lamb conger eel 0.834kg

Team section shore points - 1st 5 points team Fish Fingers (Brock Beyer, James Sotheran, Kane Higham), 2nd 2 points team wsac (Tim Henly, Tony Stenhouse + one other), 3rd 1 point team yak (Craig Boyes, Rowan Wright)

Surcasting merit awards - Edwood Fisher, Kim Dobchuk, Andy Joseph, Ivan Stevenson, Quintin Human

Sponsors

Please give the these companies your support. Without them there would be no comp.

Aon Insurance – Don Houchen can handle your business insurance needs, he's a fisherman and a good bloke!

Home Managers - Don Borrett looks after property rentals and maintenance. He's a great house renovation and building specialist

Waitai Cottage - Superb holiday or short/medium term accommodation at Breaker Bay on the South coast

Southern Bait – Good quality bait, berley and tackle - big range - nationwide distribution

Pete Lamb Fishing – for all your tackle, bait, rods and reels at Rongotai. Wholesale bait and tackle delivery - Open 7 days

Wellington Fishing Charters – 2 boats - both coasts, day/half day/evening and overnight trips. The bait and tackle shop in Seaview - Open 7 days

Tica/Kilwell rods and reels – this gear survives our boats 500 + charter test

CD Sports/Okuma rods/reels – quality NZ made and imported fishing gear

Shimano rods/reels and Sufix line/braid

Spot X guides and maps – find out where the experts catch there fish

Berkley Gulp and braid/Ambassador rods/shakespeare ugly sticks - quality product

Daiwa rods/reels, Mustad hooks – two of the toughest brands of fishing gear

Cortland braid/Plano tackle boxes – absolutely bulletproof gear

Penn/Fin-nor/Jarvis Walker/rovex rods, reels, tackle – huge range, good gear!

Tackle Tactics – specialist surfcasting tackle and sinker maker

Gamakatsu hooks and flasher rigs/slam/zest – simply the best!

Kiwi Sizzler bbq – great stainless steel bbqs built tough for the NZ environment

Furneaux Lodge – our favourite place to stay in the Marlborough Sounds

Canoe and Kayak Wellington – for all your kayak needs and equipment, run by fishermen, good advice

Nacsan gaffs and nets – NZ made product, top quality, use them on the charter boats

Tasline braid – the preferred braid on board our charter vessels

Bite Fishing – flasher rigs, longline & surfcasting componentry, jigs and lures

Active Signs – Talk to Bob in Strathmore, he's a keen fisherman and camera-man

Owner Hooks – top quality hooks, big range in both stores

Romariz Port – the real McCoy – an excellent way to finish the day

Tui Beer - boating and drinking doesn't mix but it sure tastes good at the end of the day

The Cutting Sports Bar in Miramar - Proud supporters of the comp, good hospitality and an excellent venue for the prizegiving

Fish Kandy - preserved, slow dispersal tuna berley - 500gm, 1kg and tossers - full range in our stores

Island Bay Cottage - quality short and medium term rental accommodation on the south coast

A BIG THANK YOU

- To all competitors for taking part
- To my staff and family for their hard work and putting up with me
- The sponsors for their great prizes
- John Morrison for his entertaining commentary at the prizegiving
- the Southcoast Trainwrecks band for their great music

Jonno Delich with his winning 8.75kg snapper

 

(below) Jackie Lamb (10yr) pulling in a legal bluecod at Longbeach in Wellington