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Smallest Boat, Biggest Snap! Mokau

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Topic: Smallest Boat, Biggest Snap! Mokau
Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Subject: Smallest Boat, Biggest Snap! Mokau
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 6:37am
Hi all, Firstly happy new years To fellow members, and let it be a goodie on the fishing frontThumbs UpHad the annual four day xmas Comp come to a conclusion yesterday with only a small window on day one to fish before it turned to custard. Applied all my knowledge in to the few hours we had, and the last twenty minutes before the whitecaps came snared a 75 cm and a 74 Snap after three hours of no Strayline action. With alot of Comps these days Mokau Club has applied the measure system as well to encourage the option of letting bigger fish go. Wasn't confident at all as fourty odd other boats out there competing. In the end very grateful to take it out for fourth year in a row, and my mate Steve getting 2nd. Pic of Snap on measure. Like all Westcoasters looking forward to a calm patch with no wind to get out again Fish'n! Cheers All...



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Posted By: Telecaster
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 8:29am
Great fish mate, look at the condition of it! Did you weigh it?


Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 2:12pm
Originally posted by Telecaster Telecaster wrote:

Great fish mate, look at the condition of it! Did you weigh it?
hi T.c, didn't weigh but felt around 8 kg. Beer


Posted By: MacSkipper
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 2:35pm
Great way to start the year what was first prize?

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Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 6:05pm
Originally posted by MacSkipper MacSkipper wrote:

Great way to start the year what was first prize?
Hi John, Yep great start! Rod and Reel, Shimano Speedmaster 16/2speed.braided up on a quality rod. Not into overheads sold it to another club member otherwise it would of been on Forum for sale-cheap! Beer


Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 6:50pm
Why am I not surprised Geoff Big smile. Well done! Happy New Year to you.

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Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2019 at 8:27pm
Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

Why am I not surprised Geoff Big smile. Well done! Happy New Year to you.
So So true. Well done Geoff.


Posted By: Muzzfishing
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2020 at 11:17pm
Happy New Year Geoff .Nice Snapper in the pic, I reckon all comps will be measure and a picture eventually. I think its a good way to fish comps no mucking around with fish after the comp leaves more time to celebrate and catch up with mates about the one that got away. You are off to a good start for the new year.Beer



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Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 6:49am
Originally posted by Muzzfishing Muzzfishing wrote:

Happy New Year Geoff .Nice Snapper in the pic, I reckon all comps will be measure and a picture eventually. I think its a good way to fish comps no mucking around with fish after the comp leaves more time to celebrate and catch up with mates about the one that got away. You are off to a good start for the new year.Beer

Like wise Murray, Happy New Year! Yes the measure system becoming more popular these days. I think more so in area's where the bigger fish are scarce, due to boat pressure. Also I read on line that the Furuno Snapper Champion for the next couple of years is going to the measure system, open to all anglers. That would be the one to win with its trophy and prizes!Beer


Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 6:51am
Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

Why am I not surprised Geoff Big smile. Well done! Happy New Year to you.
Cheers Smudge.....


Posted By: Snappa Geoff
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 7:00am
Originally posted by krow krow wrote:

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

Why am I not surprised Geoff Big smile. Well done! Happy New Year to you.
So So true. Well done Geoff.
Thanks Doug! Have a great year on the Far North Snaps! Beer


Posted By: Sanchez
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 9:10am
Nicely done !


Posted By: tjm
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2020 at 10:57am
Well done 😆

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Posted By: feeder
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 5:29pm
Nice work.

Cheers

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The only bar to frequent is the Kawhia Bar



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