The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Need advice on first NZ boat https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:14:42 +0000 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:53:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=138725 <![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[Need advice on first NZ boat : thanks Keith! Yes, can access...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840055&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840055 Author: rykk
Subject: 138725
Posted: 03 Sep 2024 at 8:53am

thanks Keith! Yes, can access the anchor by reaching over the windscreen and dropping over side. Found it easy enough to retrieve by hand. So far, loving the boat. It was a bit choppier yesterday than the first time out, but handled it fine.

Thanks Smudge - that sounds like very solid advice!
]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:53:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840055&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840055 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : If I may offer some advice, don&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840052&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840052 Author: smudge
Subject: 138725
Posted: 02 Sep 2024 at 9:45pm

If I may offer some advice, don't try and do everything at first. Give bait fishing a go and after you get one or two fish then thry jigs/softbaits  but best to master one style first. That's my advice anyway]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:45:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840052&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840052 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Great stuff Rick. Good to see...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840049&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840049 Author: Keith C
Subject: 138725
Posted: 02 Sep 2024 at 8:03pm

Great stuff Rick. Good to see you are out there doing it.

Can you access your anchor without climbing round to the bow?]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:03:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840049&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840049 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Allright! Had the Stabi 389 out...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840045&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840045 Author: rykk
Subject: 138725
Posted: 02 Sep 2024 at 6:28pm

Allright! Had the Stabi 389 out twice now. First solo trip today! No fish but a lot of learning. Launched at Mill Bay, Mangonui, out to Berghans Point, Albert Reef, and other spots in Doubtless Bay. Dropped the anchor in two spots. Learning how to use the Garmin Echoplus 45 sounder - any tips on this welcome! Tried stickbaits, trolling lures, straylining with pilchards, jigging. Good day overall!


]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:28:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1840045&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1840045 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Our local Coastguard have always...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839870&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839870 Author: smudge
Subject: 138725
Posted: 19 Aug 2024 at 7:01pm

Our local Coastguard have always said, learn two weather apps, learn how they work and tick to them. I use Metvuw to get an over view and Swellmap Shelf break boating guide for my Manukau west coast adventures. My limits are 0.7m chop and 1.5m swell at the shelf break - not that I ever go there but it's only when I've broken my own rules when using those parameters when I've had real issues.  Like 3 weeks ago. We got absolutely hammered. Swell was down but that 1.0m chop was close to being unbearable. Of course I factor in tide sizes and rising or falling wind/chop/swell as well as wind & swell direction & boat loading - which is why only two of us went last time. Lots of variables to consider but bar crossings are extreme. Don't do those just yet]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:01:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839870&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839870 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : https://www.metservice.com/mar...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839866&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839866 Author: MB
Subject: 138725
Posted: 19 Aug 2024 at 2:42pm

https://www.metservice.com/marine/regions/northland/tides/locations/marsden-point

https://www.sunrisesunsettime.org/australia-pacific/new-zealand/whangarei.htm
]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:42:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839866&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839866 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Congrats - and here&#039;s a toast...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839864&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839864 Author: Sufishent
Subject: 138725
Posted: 19 Aug 2024 at 11:38am

Congrats - and here's a toast to getting heaps of good fish. 

My goto weather sites are:

PredictWind - https://www.forecast.predictwind.com
Windy - https://www.windy.com
Windguru - https://www.windguru.cz

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:38:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839864&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839864 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Nice little boat! ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839863&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839863 Author: MB
Subject: 138725
Posted: 18 Aug 2024 at 10:26pm

Nice little boat!]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:26:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839863&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839863 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Good to see you bought a boat!...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839862&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839862 Author: smudge
Subject: 138725
Posted: 18 Aug 2024 at 9:49pm

Good to see you bought a boat! Looks very tidy, well done.]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:49:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839862&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839862 <![CDATA[Need advice on first NZ boat : Should be a good little rig for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839861&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839861 Author: Super Womble
Subject: 138725
Posted: 18 Aug 2024 at 6:37pm

Should be a good little rig for inshore work. Nothing to flash, but gets you out there and amongst the action. Hopefully you should be able to find a productive spot in the North.]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:37:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138725&PID=1839861&title=need-advice-on-first-nz-boat#1839861