We fish all year round so know where to put you for your best fishing experience.
We have an exceptional safety record and all our vessels are maintained to the strictest level meeting the requirements of Maritime NZ.
Our Skippers are friendly and have vast knowledge, experience and being ex commercial fishermen know their stuff!
Our vessels are well set up for fishing with all the amenities you need for a great day on the water.
We have a proven track record and feature regularly on the prize lists of many tournaments.
Here's what Matt Watson from The ITM Fishing Show says:
"With only one day available to get our footage, Captain Damo put us onto some awesome fishing. We got loads of footage and everyone on board was stoked with the service - and it all seemed so easy,
thanks Damo!"
Upcoming dates:
There may be other dates available that are not listed below......just call to check out availability. We also work closely with other quality charter vessels and can organise a quality day or extended trip under the supervision of one of our experienced skippers.
We now run regular soft bait trips every month and will continue these all year round. Check the dates below or enquire about other dates not listed here. Also check out the overnighters to Great Barrier..a lot of fishing fun!
Enquire now about gamefishing next season. Overnight trips for groups and individuals.
2010
MARCH
Wed 17th $120pp Day trip
Wed 24th Day trip $120pp
Wed 31st $120pp Day trip 5 spaces left
APRIL
Thurs 1st evening trip 1700 - 2130hrs $70pp
Friday 9th " FRIDAY FISH FEST" 0700HRS start. Prize for heaviest snapper
Wed 21st Day trip 0800 - 1600hrs
Mon 26th day trip 0800 - 1600hrs
Wed 28th Day trip $120pp
MAY
Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Great Barrier Overnighter depart day 10700hrs return day 2 1600hrs $550pp includes bait, ice and berley, trip is numbers and weather dependent. Max 6 anglers
Sat 8th BIG DAY OUT $180pp 0500 - 1700hrs
Wed 12th Day trip $120pp
Frid 14th Day trip $120pp Soft Bait Day
Sun 16th Day trip $120pp
Wed 19th Day trip $120pp
Wed 26th Day trip $120pp
Sat 29th Day trip $120pp
JUNE
Wed 9th June - Day trip $120pp
Sat 12th June - Day trip $120pp
Sun 13th June - Day trip $120pp
Wed 16th June Day trip $120pp
Wed 23rd June Day trip $120pp
Sat 26th - Sun 27th Great Barrier Overnighter depart day 1 0700hrs return day 2 1600hrs $550pp includes bait, ice, berley, trip is numbers and weather dependent. Max 6 anglers.
After considering the best way to offer a better quality fishing experience, we opted to purchase DIVERSITY. At 48ft long and over 19ft wide! she offers a very stable platform to fish from and with a cruise speed of 14 knots can access the inner and outer Gulf with ease. DIVERSITY has a huge cockpit with fishing room galore and is able to fish and entertain large groups as well as individuals. With comfortable accomodation and ammenties for 7 anglers plus your friendly Charter Connection Skipper,
DIVERSITY is able to offer extended charters to Great Barrier and the outer islands of the Gulf , the far north and Bay of Plenty
48ft of sportfishing heaven! DIVERSITYS' huge cockpit with over 19ft of stern fishing platform and unsurpassed stability, 500 litre livebait tank, central bait and rigging station, over a ton of fish and ice storage, modern electronics, comfortable accomodation, galley with instant hot water and large oven, private toilet and shower, make her one of New Zealands' top charter vessels.
Cruising at 14 knots, DIVERSITY is well suited to the Gulf and New Zealands' coast. Priced from $1100 per group for a 1/2 day and from $1500 for day trips- (12 anglers- $80pp there after) Little Barrier and the Gulfs' deep reefs from $1700. Extended charters, game fishing, landbased fishing and other trips by arrangement. Individuals welcome too and we offer regular dates for individuals fishing both locally and around the outer Gulf. Flick an email through for the list!
There's even a purpose built dive station, fully game rigged cockpit, tuna tubes and a great livebait tank for holding those livies for big snapper and kingfish. The crayfish like it too!
Spearos and divers welcome.
We have other vessels available on request.
Fishing with Us
Inshore:
Takatu to Waiheke - an area that holds an abundance of fish for most of the year. 1/2 day and full day trips available.
Little Barrier, Deep Reefs and Wrecks, Great Barrier.........
A destination that often produces XXL Snapper from its reefs and shallow foul. The nearby deep reefs can hold good numbers of snapper, kingfish, terahiki and even the occasional tuna and marlin are hooked.
Tournament Fishing
Get a small group together and fish one of the many comps and tournaments around the Gulf or further afield. We regularly feature on the prize lists with a proven catch history.
Jigging and Soft Plastic Bait Fishing
Target snapper, kingfish and a huge range of species using jigs and soft plastic baits. When the jigging action starts under the working birds it sure can produce some great fish! Soft Plastic baits are getting devoured by all sorts of fish and often they can outfish conventional baits.
Landbased Fishing
Get dropped safely onto some of the hottest ledges around the Gulf by our support boat. Easy drop offs and pick ups from a range of destinations.
Kawau, Takatu, Coro, Great Barrier (overnight from $500pp), North East Coast.......
what does it cost you to drive there.....???
You cant drive here.......
Game Fishing
North Cape to East Cape is our stomping ground and we have been catching marlin, tuna and mahimahi as we ply the northeast coast. Day trips and overnight trips from Tutakaka(other trips/ports as we chase the fish round) start in January.Individuals from only $650 for an overnight trip. Group booking rates may apply but occasionally we help make up groups.
Film and Television Contracts
We have had the pleasure of being involved and featuring in a few fishing TV/DVD presentations with ideas for more to come so stay tuned......
Here's Matt Watson filiming a show featuring us for the ITM Fishing Show.
Our launches are very well appointed and comfortable. Includes Stereo, Full Galley, excellent ablutions, comfortable berths and excellent refrigeration.
Fishing Equipment / Tackle:
Rod Hire is available on all our vessels from $25 per unit, bait supply from $25pp and The Charter Connection Lunchbox is $25pp. Please feel free to bring your own equipment and supplies. DIVERSITY has a oven and stove, small BBQ and instant hot water so we can feed the hungriest of crews or corporate groups.
Safety Equipment:
Safety equipment to the MNZ standard.
Daily Rates:
DIVERSITY - 1/2 day events from $1100 per group. Local fishing from $1500 per group, Little Barrier and the deeper reefs from $1700 with other destinations and fishing adventures by arrangement.
Individuals welcome!
We offer regular dates for you... fishing both locally and the outer Gulf. Stay way trips from $500pp.
Trip depart/details:
All trips depart from Gulf Harbour Marina Whangaparaoa as it is close to the best fishing in the Gulf. Pick ups are available at our descretion and incurr a fee.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of fishing for birthdays, Christmas or other special occasions. A range of options available and we will even customise a voucher for you, use discretion to help conceal the surprise and help you make the occasion a special one. All you have to do is flick us an email or give us a call.
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