The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : A small world https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 27 May 2026 16:45:37 +0000 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:20:46 +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=140080 <![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[A small world : loryda wrote:Small world indeed....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844693&title=a-small-world#1844693 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 01 Feb 2026 at 10:20am

Originally posted by loryda loryda wrote:

Small world indeed.

Was also lovely to meet you Sufishant. Much good juju your way for the young fella and that reel.

Alex.

Reel was successfully christened yesterday and grandson was over the moon with his new left hand reel :)
]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:20:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844693&title=a-small-world#1844693 <![CDATA[A small world : heya john, we talked about going...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844689&title=a-small-world#1844689 Author: CanadianJohn
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Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 6:52pm

heya john, we talked about going for a fish way back then! yeah I'd be keen!

let me sort some gear out first. i went through the garage and i only have one handline! and 6 of uncles flasher rigs! ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:52:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844689&title=a-small-world#1844689 <![CDATA[A small world : Hi CJ,I haven&#039;t logged on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844688&title=a-small-world#1844688 Author: johnny_A
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Posted: 31 Jan 2026 at 6:16pm

Hi CJ,

I haven't logged on to the forum in years, and then when I did, one of the first posts I saw was this one.

I bought a rod and reel from you in Howick years (and years) ago.  

If you're still out East, I'm looking for fishing buddies if you're getting back into it.

Cheers,

John
]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:16:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844688&title=a-small-world#1844688 <![CDATA[A small world : Wow, that&#039;s pretty impressive...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844676&title=a-small-world#1844676 Author: smudge
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Posted: 27 Jan 2026 at 8:01pm

Wow, that's pretty impressive Alex. Long ago I learnt that the best way to advance your fishing knowledge was to fish with as many people as you can. That's a pretty impressive list of legends to have fished with and I've had the pleasure of fishing with many of them plus many more from these forums.

Nope, I said to Jamie I don't think we've ever met but this forum taught me so much. I even remember my first post way back in 1998.

There are some that just have a natural talent and while I was keen I don't consider myself as in that circle but yeah, I've learn't a thing or two over the years. Smile




]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:01:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844676&title=a-small-world#1844676 <![CDATA[A small world : Small world indeed. I caught up...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844675&title=a-small-world#1844675 Author: loryda
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Posted: 27 Jan 2026 at 5:42pm

Small world indeed.

I caught up with Jamie yesterday and he mentioned you Smudge. I instantly remembered the handle, and although I'm sure we spoke online don't think we ever met.

Was also lovely to meet you Sufishant. Much good juju your way for the young fella and that reel.

Speaking of small worlds, I also recently met KeenAs at mate Wills tackle shop in Silverdale and got to yarning about all the old farts on here. Tobez, Damo, Ski, DirtyOar, Mozza, Tiny, Canadian John, BeachedAsBro.. as a young fella 22 years ago finding this forum it was a wealth of knowledge for me and really helped form the person I became. I still fish predominantly lures left handed because of Tiny. I got well into 4wding because of Ski. I love fishing Horn Rock because of Damo, and I aspire to have the nose for fish like Tobey. All small encounters that added up to a well formed passion I have kept with me into my 40s.

Back into it now fishing out of Gulf Harbor.

104 keepers landed last year on my boat. 55 so far in Jan this year. Ramping it up. 1500 liters of gas in the last 14 months with 80hrs on the clock of the new motor.

Much love to you all.

Cheers,
Alex. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:42:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844675&title=a-small-world#1844675 <![CDATA[A small world : CanadianJohn wrote:heya michael....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844667&title=a-small-world#1844667 Author: smudge
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Posted: 21 Jan 2026 at 6:13am

Originally posted by CanadianJohn CanadianJohn wrote:

heya michael. i have been popping by every so often. haven't fished in a few years but thats going to change!

That's good to hear. My workmate's name is Jamie, was a boat builder guy.
]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:13:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844667&title=a-small-world#1844667 <![CDATA[A small world : heya michael. i have been popping...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844666&title=a-small-world#1844666 Author: CanadianJohn
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Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 10:41pm

heya michael. i have been popping by every so often. haven't fished in a few years but thats going to change!]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:41:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844666&title=a-small-world#1844666 <![CDATA[A small world : Calcutta series discontinued I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844665&title=a-small-world#1844665 Author: muchalls
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Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 6:33pm

Calcutta series discontinued I believe. A shame as they are solid reels.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:33:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844665&title=a-small-world#1844665 <![CDATA[A small world : muchalls wrote:decent lefty...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844662&title=a-small-world#1844662 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 9:12am

Originally posted by muchalls muchalls wrote:

decent lefty baitcaster are rare.  Sold my Shimano Curado’s but bought a Daiwa Lexa300….not used much 
My go to is a Calcutta 201 with an aftermarket handle, no,paddles.
I also have a Tica Caiman, drag serviced by Reel Repair Guy aka Swordfish Steve that landed a 20 lb Snapper on 10 lb braid. Buttery smooth drag.

Agree, very little on the market both new and used. Alex parted with a virtually brand new Okuma Ceymar - in great condition and filled with braid. Have left it with paddle handles for now. Have to wait for some clear weather to do a field test :)
]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:12:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844662&title=a-small-world#1844662 <![CDATA[A small world : CanadianJohn wrote:i used to...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140080&PID=1844661&title=a-small-world#1844661 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 9:09am

Originally posted by CanadianJohn CanadianJohn wrote:

i used to fish with him a while back. some of our fishing reports are on here somewhere!

Alex mentioned you and your trips together in our reminisces - has us both smiling. Many others names got dropped in the chat and Alex discovered his other pastime of 4WD from Ski ...
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