The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Tonga/Vava'u https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:05:17 +0000 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:29:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=163 <![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[Tonga/Vava'u : Fishing from the shore]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=128350&PID=1730367&title=fishing-from-the-shore#1730367 Author: scooter123
Subject: Fishing from the shore
Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 3:29pm

Hi all ,the wife and i will be going up to Tonga and the Hapais in 4weeks im taking a couple of rods and surface lures.Would softbaiting be worth a go? We have the use of a double kayak.What sort of fish can you catch from the shore there?]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:29:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=128350&PID=1730367&title=fishing-from-the-shore#1730367 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Tongatapu Fishing/spearfishing]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=113754&PID=1592059&title=tongatapu-fishing-spearfishing#1592059 Author: Logybear
Subject: Tongatapu Fishing/spearfishing
Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 7:39pm

Hey first time posting anything but could use some advice :)
My girlfreind has brought me and her tickets to Tongatapu for my 21st, this this November.
we're staying at Blue Banana beach house just down from Ha'atafu beach resort,we don't have a hell of a lot of money to spend, so was just wondering what the fishing/spearfishing was like from the shore on the main island. not looking for unrealistic monsters just keen to have a go at catching some tropic species.
any tips on Gear,spots and general advice would be greatly appreciated
thanks guys Smile
]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:39:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=113754&PID=1592059&title=tongatapu-fishing-spearfishing#1592059 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1568613&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1568613 Author: RiceOwl
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 9:01pm

Yeah mate, hes in the process of getting his new boat - Blue Marlin Magic up to the islands at the moment. Check out his facebook page (Blue Marlin Magic) to keep up to date if you are interested.

Ended up booking 5 days with him and also ended up booking accommodation with Jeff LeStrange, but just cant wait to get up there. If any one has any other suggestions in terms of other things not to miss - experiences, places to eat, spots to explore etc definitely let me know.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:01:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1568613&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1568613 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1568549&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1568549 Author: Catchelot
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 5:26pm

Originally posted by Grunta Grunta wrote:

I had a day with Kurt and really enjoyed it. We got a couple of nice GT's and it was good to do something different from trolling. Key is to get the right conditions so you can fish in all the best spots. I'd talk to Steve about his suggestions for accom too. There's quite a range. Some of it is pretty basic and there's more up market options too - depends on your budget really.
 

Isn't Steve Campbell back up there and operating soon when boat arrives?

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:26:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1568549&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1568549 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1561397&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1561397 Author: Glaucus
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 1:20pm

I've stayed at Mystic sands and it was fine however I would agree that the price is quite expensive for what it is. Sand is definitely mystical as it's more harbour dirt than anything. We were also ripped off for the taxi price into Neiafu nearly everytime we went in by the people that work there as they were supposed to have a set price. I wouldn't stay there again. Should be a few Humpbacks still lingering but some would have started migrating southwards again by then.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:20:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1561397&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1561397 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1561234&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1561234 Author: Slick
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 4:47pm

Call Markus at Dive fish nd Snow, ive fished with him the last 3 years in Vavau Tonga and its been awesome. ist year 4 blues tagged, 2nd year 82kg yellowfin and last year we got smashed off by the biggest blue marlin ive ever seen, along with plenty of mahi mahi and wahoo
 
Markus 09 918 5518
]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:47:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1561234&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1561234 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1560985&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1560985 Author: Xtoad
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 12:04pm

Ian and Vanessa at Vavau Villas are great hosts and good friends with Steve.
 
http://www.vavauvilla.com/index.html
 
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:04:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1560985&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1560985 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1557535&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1557535 Author: Grunta
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 23 May 2015 at 5:15pm

I had a day with Kurt and really enjoyed it. We got a couple of nice GT's and it was good to do something different from trolling. Key is to get the right conditions so you can fish in all the best spots. I'd talk to Steve about his suggestions for accom too. There's quite a range. Some of it is pretty basic and there's more up market options too - depends on your budget really.]]> Sat, 23 May 2015 17:15:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1557535&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1557535 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1557515&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1557515 Author: RiceOwl
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 23 May 2015 at 2:49pm

Grunta - Thanks for the link. I have to say I have read that post many times over and are appreciative of all the info it provides. Definitely whets the appetite too! Hopefully we get into a solid blue like that one your daughter (?) landed. I suppose another relevant question to ask - We are mainly after Blues and are heading out with Steve with that being the main priority, but say we ticked that box relatively early do you think GTs are worth an effort even for us who generally have marlin tunnel vision?
]]> Sat, 23 May 2015 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1557515&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1557515 <![CDATA[Tonga/Vava'u : Vava'u, Tonga advice]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=109265&PID=1557502&title=vavau-tonga-advice#1557502 Author: Grunta
Subject: Vava'u, Tonga advice
Posted: 23 May 2015 at 1:26pm

Been up there a few times and it's a great place. Have a read of this post - might be quite helpful. 
http://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/marlin-mahimahi-gts-a-week-in-vavau_topic82283.html

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