The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:39:03 +0000 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:49:32 +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=72074 <![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[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Very cool! Nice pics, looks...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1028192&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1028192 Author: -mAdfis HO-
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Posted: 12 Nov 2011 at 1:49pm

Very cool! Nice pics, looks like paradise.]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:49:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1028192&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1028192 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Thanks for all the kind words,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027635&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027635 Author: PoppinTonga
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Posted: 11 Nov 2011 at 7:41am

Thanks for all the kind words, Andrew.  I had a really good time taking you folks out.  Been trying to get out myself, but have not had any luck.  New Trailer arrived yesterday, with no cross members and the wrong ubolts Censored now Have some pretty wheels and shiny metal and a bag of nuts and bolts.....but still no trailer.  

Thanks again Sam for the lure parts.  Fixed one lure already and spun up a couple at a friends shop the other day.  Got to finish them up soon.  Can't wait to see the photo of my son Keith in the NZFN.  He will love that.  Should be a few more weeks before our mag arrives.




]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:41:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027635&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027635 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : falco wrote: Kurt showed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027541&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027541 Author: ReelAppealLures
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 9:39pm

Originally posted by falco falco wrote:

Kurt showed us some of his home spun poppers,he was very appreciative (sp) of your package Thumbs Up..I'm sure karma is going to return all your favours in spades. 
 
You should get yourself over there for some R&R&R&D!

Bro I can't even get out to White this weekend because of work rosters etc...

I am just keen to see Kurt make up some poppers and catch some fish, that would be payment enough, and Kurt choice photo of your son in the Fishing News you must be proud ! Chur Big smile

SWMBO asked if I wanted to go to Tonga when you said you lot were going.... I thought about until she mentioned she wanted to go to the States in return $$$$$$$$$ Confused  And she wouldn't be travelling to Cape Cod LOL

But I will work towards getting out fishing with Kurt for a GT mission, but first I need to get to Tauranga to catch up with Ben and get some lures swimming...
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:39:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027541&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027541 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Was there last year. It&#039;s...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027529&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027529 Author: shaneg
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 9:17pm

Was there last year.  It's got to be one of the best fish and dive destinations in the world.  Also spectacular scenery and great places to stay and you get looked after better than anywhere else I've ever been. 
Beats Fiji (and all their  resorts) where I took with my kids for a holiday this year hands down.
Definitely got to save up and go back to Vava'u next year.
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:17:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027529&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027529 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Kurt showed us some of his...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027526&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027526 Author: Falco
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 9:14pm

Kurt showed us some of his home spun poppers,he was very appreciative (sp) of your package Thumbs Up..I'm sure karma is going to return all your favours in spades. 
 
You should get yourself over there for some R&R&R&D!
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:14:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027526&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027526 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Thanks Andrew for taking the time...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027518&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027518 Author: ReelAppealLures
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 8:57pm

Thanks Andrew for taking the time to post it up...

Great shots, great scenery and nice fish Thumbs Up

Did Kurt make you up any custom poppers while you were there? Wink
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:57:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027518&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027518 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Top stuff Smartie and crew, and...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027482&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027482 Author: Nepptune
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 8:12pm

Top stuff Smartie and crew, and great rport, thanks for sharing mate... Stoked to see you boys got into a couple Keggars.... ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:12:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027482&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027482 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Thats what I&#039;m talking about...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027416&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027416 Author: Kezza
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 6:46pm

Thats what I'm talking about bro...the Three Muskateers!!]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:46:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027416&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027416 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : very cool mate well done, great...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027386&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027386 Author: Blue Asparagus
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 6:06pm

very cool mate well done, great reort and pics and great to se the fish swimming away rather than hang from a hook]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:06:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027386&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027386 <![CDATA[Popping Tonga with 'Poppin Tonga!' : Yeah I was last in the northern...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72074&PID=1027364&title=popping-tonga-with-poppin-tonga#1027364 Author: fish i
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Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 5:49pm

Yeah I was last in the northern group in 2002 for about 6 weeks . We sailed up there from Whangarei. Hooked up w a few Arataki Maaori boys that took me out to some rad dive spots who were working for a dive operation out of Neiafu. Actually saw some GT's opposite side of the entrance where that cave is; dive spot where you go through a cave swim through and come up in the island then out the other side of the point. Dive guide reckoned he had never seen a bunch of big ones like that together and inside the waterways, so was pretty special.

That flight back to Tongatapu over the Ha'apai is mind bending; seeing the myriad of islands dotted across the deep blue well off the general tourist path. So much potential. Think Kurt and only one other operator surf that right w punters. Seen some awesome footage of the place. Would be good to hook up w some local knowledge as we often missed the trumps for conditions trying to find our way around those waterways. Only saw one other surfer the whole time we were there. Definitely a magical place.
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