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    Posted: 16 May 2025 at 8:09pm
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I started this event in 2011, with a 1st prize of $1000.00 and we had something like 80 entries. Our biggest event was 427 entries and members of these forums have featured heavily in the prize lists over the years.

Well it has grown a bit since those early years and this year we have $5000.00 for the heaviest red gurnard. We also have $500.00  for the average weight fish.

 This is my final year at the helm, time for some new blood to help keep things growing and glowing.

I always look forward to catching up with you guys and I hope it continues. Tickets are on sale now online www.csfc.co.nz or at Franklin H&F. Ticket sales close on June 2nd so don't miss out.

Just remember that Skoti is the weighmaster and results & rum go hand in hand. Nah just kidding, we play it straight - no worries there .

Good luck to all!
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If the weather plays ball, I’ll be there. 👍
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Can't wait to win the snapper section......
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On Saturday 31st were having an in store interactive 'how to catch gurnard' session kicking off at 9.00am and going through to midday. Most of you regulars know what to do but would be great to catch up anyway. Ohh yeah it's at Franklin H&F, the big store in Pukekohe.
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Will be there again this year Smudge!
Think this will be my 9th (maybe 10th?) appearance after poaching the big $1k prize in 2013 on my first trip north.
Have learned a lot about the mighty Manukau harbour over that time, (and found a few favourite spots that keep delivering prize winners 👍), and drunk a very large amount of rum at the Hillbilly Mansion... Long may that continue 👍😁🥃

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Originally posted by wayno wayno wrote:

Will be there again this year Smudge!
Think this will be my 9th (maybe 10th?) appearance after poaching the big $1k prize in 2013 on my first trip north.
Have learned a lot about the mighty Manukau harbour over that time, (and found a few favourite spots that keep delivering prize winners 👍), and drunk a very large amount of rum at the Hillbilly Mansion... Long may that continue 👍😁🥃

I can't think of a reason for it not to continue Wayno!
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Hey Smudge,

its been ages since we had a rum together so better get that sorted tooBig smile
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Originally posted by SAND GROPER SAND GROPER wrote:

Hey Smudge,

its been ages since we had a rum together so better get that sorted tooBig smile

Hehe yeah for sure. Hey, didn't we share a few rums on Saturday? Ohhh no that's right we shared a lot of rums! Here's a link for tickets: 

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/357227?fbclid=IwY2xjawKfnltleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMYlAzY2dvbFpNdUVCckE4AR7awqileBwPEYsJmWG6UH8I-_5_juc2bEzvGYiupfnsV22wNinpcc_DDcFl-Q_aem_Mtq0ayNKrQJao7qj-KN3hA
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There is a good write up on gurnard in the 2025 Winter edition of  NZ fishing News. It's easy to spot as it has a great cover shot. OK some of the content came from me but Nick Jones (the editor) has done a great job of putting it together. It is easy to overthink fishing but IMO this article really tells a good story (it's supposed to do that Smudge).


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Nick always likes to talk to the experts (or in this case, the Gurnard Guru) Smudge so that would be why he called. Nice job and some good insights on how to catch the little Grunters so thanks for the input!
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Originally posted by Grunta Grunta wrote:

Nick always likes to talk to the experts (or in this case, the Gurnard Guru) Smudge so that would be why he called. Nice job and some good insights on how to catch the little Grunters so thanks for the input!

Thanks Grunta! Was a pretty simple list of stuff from me but yeah, gurnard aren't that hard to catch!
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I need to find another one of these at competition time, funny how everyone else does but me.
But not this year Smudge ha ha ha
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You might want to pick up your game a bit there Gumboot if you want to play with the big boys ( not the way that sounds BTW ) LOLLOLLOLLOL
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I don't mind coming second skoti,

He who goes second lasts longer

Besides we can chat on the day, because I'm following one of the experts, smudge hides his spots ha hahaha
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Just a reminder guys that ticket sales stop at 9.00pm on Monday June 2nd
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Just a friendly reminder that ticket sales close tomorrow. We sell tickets at Franklin H&F in Pukekohe - the big store- and online at csfc.co.nz

We had a good turnout at H&F yesterday, thanks for those from here that made it there. I am so going to miss doing this next year!

I know there are a lot of people who read these forums that don't log in (Smudge Ninja powers show me that) and that's all cool but I wish you all the best of luck for my final gig.

A little birdy tells me that there may be a prominent fishing show presence.
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Some pics from today in the Waiuku Channel
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Smudge! This thread is about The Grunter Hunter! Did you even get any gurnard??
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Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

Smudge! This thread is about The Grunter Hunter! Did you even get any gurnard??

Ohhh yeah, this:


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