2013 TopCatch Jigging and Topwater Comp
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Topic: 2013 TopCatch Jigging and Topwater Comp
Posted By: Men In Black
Subject: 2013 TopCatch Jigging and Topwater Comp
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 3:13pm
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The less said about last years Comp the better, so it's good to see Roly and Cam back in the driving seat of the comp this year and Synit is proud to be back on board with the Tournament as we know Roly and Cam will put 100% into it.Roly and Cam approached CJ and I earlier in the year about a few prizes for this years tournament and just as well it was earlier rather than later as we are fully booked out for the remained of 2013. I agreed to put up a few rods from the new 2014 Mantis Jigging range and a casting rod from the Razar GOM range... Here's a few taste tester pic's including some of the Mantis rods we plan to donate as prizes. These rods have had hours of work go into the custom artwork on the blanks and as such we have not put any labels of the model or weight class on the blank. Rather than cover the artwork with a sticker we have laser etched the rod model and type onto a small spacer at the rear of the reel seat... All the rods are 1 offs as each pattern is unique and we have used some new vibrant pearlescent colours into which I have put our signature Neuron flow patterns...              ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
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Posted By: Tzer
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 3:18pm
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Nice Graeme, not sure if we will make it this year too much else in the pipe line with new boat and all. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 3:49pm
| Wow those rods look amazing |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 5:32pm
Hopefully it will offer an opportunity for the competition entrants to win of a unique one off rod that not only looks great but also has the most advanced blank designs with 3M Nano Helical Particle resins and Nano Live Fibre Technology in them.. I'm sure that Roly and Cam will put one of these up on the Friday Night briefing as a lucky draw prize... Value wise they would range from $975-$1150ea, most that is the cost of time and skill to put the finish on by hand with brush,tooth pick and heat torch... If someone is interested in learning the art of true rod craft stay tuned as may have an opportunity early next year for the right person... ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Fishing Addiction wrote:Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 12:58pm
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We will add one of these to the jigging rod prize list as well. Mantis X46 White Tiger. The Arctic White Pearl looks stunning with a black pattern in it...      ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: Tangi DnA
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 1:24pm
Looks like your gonna make a few people very happy. Big thanks to Synit and the people like yourself that give back  ------------- I always take life with a grain of salt, ...plus a slice of lemon, ...and a shot of tequila. |
Posted By: riga
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 2:05pm
| Looking forward to this years event even more. |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 4:34pm
Stunning artwork on those rods Graeme. Nice work CJ( we know who does the hard work) Hope to be there myself this year since Roly and Cam are back in control -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 7:44pm
Yeah it's great to see Cam and Roly back in control for sure...  and it was my Arthritic hands doing the Neuron patterns, CJ will take this over when we have a fulltime person on board and trained...------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 9:29pm
Nice work Graeme catch up soon. got some new toys in the pipeline ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: petethemeat
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 11:57pm
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They sure look funky. Perhaps I've overlooked it, where and when is comp? ------------- 
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 6:31am
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MIB BLING!!!!! As above when & where is comp??? ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Stinkbait
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 6:56am
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Comp on the 15th and 16th November here a link to the entry form http://www.tsfc.co.nz/TOURNAMENTS/Top-Catch-HMJ-Entry-Form.pdf I have been told the first 100 people get there money back with stuff in a goody bag fingers cross weather will be good |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 6:57am
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Although this post has some nice pics of synits, It did lack some info about the actual competition. See attached the flyer going round for it.  ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 7:45am
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Yea boi, can't wait for this one! Gonna be a good get together oh yea not to mention great comp lol! ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 6:04pm
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Hey Stinkbait/Jono thanks for the info I am real keen to have crack at this never done a lure only comp. very exciting. Reefer great handle you got there bro!! Anyone out there need keen crew please give us a shout. Cheers Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Falco
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2013 at 11:06am
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Nice M.I.B,
You summed up last years event perfectly - "The less said the better" (even though I love a good punch up..
 )I will support this event this year again for Roly and Cam,and yourself..you guys have always gone above and beyond.
Enough said.
Thanks for getting in behind what has been a great event,mostly.
Cheers
Andrew ------------- as dead as dead is |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2013 at 4:22pm
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Giday Guys, Here is a bit of info for you. TOPCATCH HEAVY METAL JIGGING & CASTING TOURNAMENT 16/17th Novemeber 2013 (Reserve date 23/24 Nov)
Really exciting to be presenting this tournament again and back with the 2011 format with a few tweaks! We have more sponsors than ever before and the fishing has been pretty hot with more over 30kg kingfish caught this season than in any other I that I’ve seen.
So what’s the nitty gritty?…
We will be operating out of the modified Chart 54 as per the Tauranga Sports Fishing Clubs changes. This chart cuts off at Lottin point (in a line north from this point) so does exclude the Ranfurly Banks. We are making an exemption from Club rules however that allows competitors to leave from other ports so you can fish from Waihau, Whakatane and Tairua etc. All fish are to be submitted and weighed at the TSFC.
All tickets are available from the Tauranga Sportsfishing Club and are on sale now. Entry forms can be downloaded from http://www.tsfc.co.nz/TOURNAMENTS/Top-Catch-HMJ-Entry-Form.pdf" rel="nofollow - www.tsfc.co.nz/TOURNAMENTS/Top-Catch-HMJ-Entry-Form.pdf
The first 100 competitors will receive a Deluxe Starter Pack full of handy terminal and fishing essentials plus regional information and hot tips. ALSO Random Mystery Golden Tickets from our local charter operators will be found in at least 5 of these packs.
SPECIES: All Major Prizes are for Kingfish. MAJOR PRIZES: 1-5th Kingfish Measure Section. 1-3rd Weigh Section OTHER PRIZES Heaviest Other (Bass/Hapuka/Bluenose/Gemfish/Tuna) No sharks. Fisherchick Prize: Womans Longest Kingfish. Most unusual catch. Hard Luck Prize. Briefing night; Lucky Draw Synit Rod & lots of other spot prizes.
Two major categories for the Kingfish Prizes are the Measure Section (C&R) 1-5th and the Weigh Section 1-3rd. Kingfish must be over 120cm in length to qualify for Weigh Section (only one fish per angler/both days). Only one major prize per angler. Other prizes may be won in conjunction. In the event of a tie, a toss of a coin will decide the next pick of a prize.
The major prizes are just being finalized, when they are I’ll let you know, but suffice you say you will see the brand new Stella’s and Saragosa range in the mix along with the latest from Jigstar, Synit and all of our other sponsors. Special thanks to our latest supporters Salt Free, BHP stick baits and Jonocoogee with his Boat Graphics.
The TSFC day fishing fee has been waived for the tournament. However if you are not a member of a club you may not apply for a records. At present IGFA record fish must be submitted on a IGFA measure board. We will have tournament measure boards available for a cost of $20. Fish.net measure boards will be accepted also. All measure boards must accompany each measured fish submission, as boards will need to be ratified at the Tauranga Sports Fishing Club. I was asked about trolling lures. Here is our response:Lures maybe trolled but only if hookless.(so only in a teaser capacity). All surface caught kingfish must be cast to with the boat out of gear. We have had heaps of inquiry this year and tickets sales are strong, so we are really looking for to a great comp this year.
There is more info on the entry form, and you will receive lots more information including how to photograph and submit fish on the briefing night. This will be the same as 2011. Happy to answer more questions!
Roly 021702248 or @ the shop 07 5788439
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Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2013 at 6:59pm
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sounds mean Roly! cant wait zac
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Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2013 at 7:52pm
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Roly, Can you use inchiku? Such as the large 500g ones for bluenose/puka etc? Can't wait. Got my ticket. Fingers crossed on the weather. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2013 at 7:36am
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Yip, Inchiku, and slow jigs such as Lucanus etc are all good.
UFO smokers have joined the party too so expect to see lots of their product on the prize table!!!
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Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 9:46am
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Think that's ment to be Bfp swimbaits not bhp lol, good to see the angler management teams all signed up, Heath, Jono, mark bfp swimbaits and myself are gonna be tearing it up of Grim Reefer. Look forward to seeing the comp fill up and a great bunch of fishoes competing for some real classy prizes. ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 11:21am
cheers mate, yes same crew as last year, so still a bunch of rookies so we will see how we go.. but we are keen none the less... as soon as I found out who was running it this year we were in quik smart!! zac
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Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 12:03pm
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Is that why you are ticket 001 zac ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 3:14pm
I'll have some Haku's stick baits to go along with them scrumptious Synit's! I'll pass them onto G at Synit as I won't make the comp ( A baby girl will be coming out the sunroof that week at some stage ) Someone's been getting in some practice! Photo courtesy of Ben P! ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 4:44pm
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Cheers Sam, I'll be sure to pass them on to Roly... just mark them clearly you know what I'm like when I get hold of those lures of yours.... ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2013 at 7:56am
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Congrats on your new baby girl, we have the same thing 2 weeks later!
Love your work, the lures look awesome!! Thanks for the contribution to the comp.
If you send us through some branding we will put it on display for you. Thanks again. Roly.
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Posted By: hookerpuka
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 12:33pm
| Wicked guys, should be a great event, It would seem I missed what happened with last years one somehow :( |
Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 5:34pm
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Never mind about the past mate. Just focus on the future. I hear a little birdy saying spots a filling fast so i would be getting in to get ya tickets. ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: bop strayliner
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 6:05pm
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I'm in and looking forward to it! Roll on November:) ------------- Just one more cast!!! |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:19pm
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Looking forward to those free beers from ya Craig. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: bop strayliner
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:00pm
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Bit of a dreamer aren't you Jono! :) ------------- Just one more cast!!! |
Posted By: loodafish
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 11:38am
| Three lads from aucks booked and loaded ready for this. We missed last year but sounds like we didn't miss much bring on this years comp! |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 1:25pm
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OK. I have a decision to make for the 1st Place prize - Longest Kingfish Stella 30000 + Ocea Switch Bait Rod OR Stella 20000 + Ocea Jig Spin PE5-8 ?? Feedback please!! ALSO - The SYNIT Mantis rods were delivered yesterday and look amaze balls!! Whoever takes these home will be STOKED!! Huge thanks to Graeme & CJ!! Tickets are selling fast, if you want a Deluxe Starter Pack better get in quick! (first 100 anglers) |
Posted By: Rockstar from Mars
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 2:15pm
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Hi Roly without doubt Stella 30000 + Ocea Switch Bait Rod ------------- Winning..... |
Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 3:04pm
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yep^ Bring it on ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 3:59pm
still have one rod to come Roly it's a small spin jigging rod so get in a Stella 5000 to match ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 5:19pm
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30k and switch baiter roly!! epic setup!! zac
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Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 5:44pm
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Roly mate... 30k and Switch a ROO Rod. My Vote ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: campbellc
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2013 at 8:11pm
| All lucky draw so I might have a chance |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 6:33am
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Briefing Night - Lucky Draw is the Synit Mantis Steroid PE 4-6 200-450g, EPIC ROD!!!! I've a got a Stella 5000 on the way Graeme, you are a legend!!!!! This will be either 2nd or 3rd place, combined with a bunch of other stuff. Certainly the galmour prizes this year are in the Measure & Release Section. Get training guys and gals this is a tough two days of fishing 16/17 Nov...not long. |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 9:55am
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cheers Roly, will try and get it to you next week... We will also have a few rods on display for the Friday night briefing... All various Mantis Jigging rods in customized finishes and some will be for sale for those wanting to own a one of these Kiwi designed and built rods. ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 1:24pm
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Just for the ladies looking to do the jigging Comp, when you are at the Briefing on Friday night come and have a look at a couple of the purpose designed ladies jigging rods we will have on display. These are the CJS special rods Chloe has set up especially for the ladies and we will the below rod which is a Razar CJS 275g dressed out in what we call Purple Rain set in a pure White pearl base.. this rod will be available.
The rod is yet to be finished as the guides are only pre-setup ready for binding.... I will be happy to answer any questions on the over the jigging comp regarding the CJS ladies rods and why it's important to have a rod that fits for this active method of fishing....         ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 7:13pm
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Mr G... Have slapped you an email. Can you check it mate and get back to me as soon as ya can. Cheers ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 12:38pm
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Bring it on it is shaping up to be an awesome event once again as it once was ;-) so glad to have the A team back running the show. I saw those rods on the weekend and WOW they are beautiful. Ill be fishing on Black Betty with Falco and Hemi and cant wait. ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 10:55am
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TOPCATCH JIGGING & CASTING TOURNAMENT NEWS 16 & 17th November @ The Tauranga Sportsfishing Club.
There are less than 15 starter packs left guys, so don’t miss out!!!
STARTER PACK CONTENTS – Topcatch Duffle bag. Jigstar terminal tackle, Mobil oil, Rapala key ring, Saltfree 125ml pump, McDonalds vouchers. Also randomly spread through these packs are Golden tickets for kingfish charters to the Ranfurly banks. Also 10 Angel Tackle stickbaits from FishNDips charters…win a prize on their stick bait and they will give you another.
BRIEFING NIGHT is from 6.30pm at the TSFC. Its compulsory for at least one team member to be there. You must be there to collect a lucky draw prize. Up for grabs are prizes such as; JIGSTAR Katana Nano PE3-6 150-400g, SYNIT Mantis Steroid P.E. 4-6 Max8 200-450g, UFO accessories, Shimano clothing, stickbaits and jigs. Salt Free, Mobil Oil, Reel Mates reel covers and oh arrrr…Rum me ol hearties.
The major prize categories are the Measure & Release sections and the Weigh Section. Only one major prize can be won per competitor (it’s a share the love policy!)
MEASURE & RELEASE SECTION 1st Shimano Stella 30000SWB + Ocea Switchbait 50-80lb Spin + Loads of other stuff!! 2nd Shimano Stella 14000SWB + Ocea Stickbait 802 + a heap of other goodies! 3rd Shimano Stella 5000SWPG + Synit Mantis X13 PE 1-3 250g + a heap of other goodies! 4th Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000P + Synit Mantis Steroid PE8 200-450g 5th Shimano Trinidad 20A + Synit Mantis X46 PE4-6 180-380g 6th Shimano Trinidad 16NA + Synit Mantis X35 PE 3-5 120-250g
* All photos must be taken on a digital camera that have a SD or CF card. All kingfish images will be downloaded via multi card reader onto PC at the weigh station. Please bring in the camera hard lead as a backup. No photos on smart phones thanks. At the briefing we will cover the requirements on how to take your measure photos and give you a sheet explaining this.
WEIGH SECTION 1st Shimano Stradic 8000 + Backbone Popper 8’ 2pc 200g 2nd Shimano Torium 16 + Backbone Jig OH 200g 3rd Shimano Spheros 14000.
*Only one fish per angler in the Weigh Section.
Most Unusual Species: UFO Cooker and accessories. Womans Longest Kingfish: Synit X46 PE 4-8kg 180-380g Junior Longest Kingfish: Shimano Stradic 8000 + Terez 30-50lb Casting rod. Heaviest Other Species (Weigh): Shimano Saragosa 20000SW + Chilly Chest. Hard Luck Yarn: Boat signage package – Boat Graphics Company. Best Presented Team: $1000 Advertising Voucher with the ROCKFM.
PRIZE GIVING is at 7.00 17th November 8, 2013 at the TSFC.
The long range forecast is looking mint at this point in time so keep you fingers crossed.
Tickets available from the Tauranga Sportsfishing Club 07 5786203 http://www.tsfc.co.nz/TOURNAMENTS/Top-Catch-HMJ-Entry-Form.pdf
For those that have not competed in this tournament it is a full on two days, bring a strong back and fit arms and some cranking heavy metal tunes and good tucker to keep you pumpin. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
If you have any queries or need a boat to fish on give us a bell 07 578 8439 or 021 702248
Cheers Roly & Cam
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Posted By: home bouy
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 3:58pm
| Any one need someone to help fill a boat |
Posted By: Stonefish
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 5:48pm
| Again, if anyone needs crew, I'm looking for a boat, have my own topwater and jigging gear. PM me. Cheers, Sam |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 9:26am
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Hi guys, Scottie from Blue Ocean Charters is a keen jigger and is probably going to run the Ratahi for the Comp. Give Sarah a call 07 5443072 to find out more. If I hear of anything else I'll let you know. Cheers, Roly. |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2013 at 7:24pm
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Prize pool looks awesome as does the weather at this stage! Roly what area is fish able ie is it TSFC amended chart 54 or 54 including ranfurly banks? ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: Rob Optimist
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2013 at 8:34pm
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Good luck to all you guys in this great comp. I'll be at the Ranfurlys so can't make it. Some fantastic looking prizes, all the best. ------------- "attitude is everything" |
Posted By: loodafish
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 10:13am
| The long range forecast for this looks awesome!!! I cant wait to get down there and get amongst it :) |
Posted By: Gatekeeper
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 9:03pm
oh damn i wish i was up there for this one, will be wicked as. Sorry lads cant tow the boat up this year................. ...................idea!!!!!!!! Do you allow heli-jigging .. |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 7:09am
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Amended chart 54 as per Club rules, so Ranfurly area is outside (nth from Lottin Point is the eastern cut off). Competitors can however launch from other ports, as this is not a one base tournament. At least one team member at briefing and all fish must be submitted through the TSFC for the comp. It's going to be an interesting comp, some big fish coming from White lately, also some donkeys from Mayor this year. 135cm from last year will take some beating! Happy to answer any other questions guys. Cheers Roly |
Posted By: Falco
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 8:50am
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What are the rules regarding measuring Roly? Do entrys have to be measured on an "official" measure or is a tape measure adequate,assuming a good quality picture is taken?
If an official measure is required is it part of the starter pack?
From memory I think I have a IGFA measure somewhere - this is fine? I guess the only querie could be proving date if any measure can be used. ------------- as dead as dead is |
Posted By: Falco
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 8:53am
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I just went back to the first pages and found my answer...as you were.. ------------- as dead as dead is |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 7:38pm
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I will be donating 10 terror slings for Roly and Cam to give away at briefing as they see fit to help promote the catch and release section, these slings have been tested with cams daughter weighing 50odd kgs so break one and you've got a world record fish :-)! Will also have some for sale on Friday at $25 each. Ps I heard from a reliable secret sauce(wattie) that mayor island is holding a lot of 20kg fish but 1.4m long juveniles, that's where we will be! ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 7:57am
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Hey Falco, We will have brand new measure boards for sale $25. You can use f.net boards, igfa or last years jig comp boards. We will be urging competitors to check their old boards as we cant be sure they are not shrinking or stretching with heat and time. So Cam will be measure board scrutineer at briefing. We will also require measure boards to be submitted with kingfish photo files this year, just to keep everything above board. Just a reminder also that all photos will need to be taken on a camera with either a CF or SD card. If your not sure bring in your camera lead as all photo files will need to be downloaded to PC. You'll get a full instruction at briefing re photo's plus a flyer to take away. Best prize line up ever this year!!!!! BRING IT ON. |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 8:59am
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Team Shimano Fishing NZ locked n' loaded.....See you Friday.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: loodafish
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 10:54am
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Glad we wont be the only JAFFA's there Kezza
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Posted By: Twocan
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 11:55am
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Amped for this, first fish in nearly 6 months! Another Jaffa here too, will be good to meet a few of you. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 12:10pm
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Forecast looking good see you fellas there ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Murph
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 12:14pm
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Who is heading to White Island for this comp? Westerly 10 knots forecast for Saturday & Sunday and a 48.6kg brute of a King Fish caught there only a few days ago. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/GForceLures http://www.gforcelures.co.nz/ [email protected] 0211640204 |
Posted By: Stinkbait
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 12:21pm
You won't need a boat to get out there I say you just be able to walk, by the sounds of it there a few boats heading that way  . Hope the weather stay mint so everyone can have a good time a get a few fish
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Posted By: loodafish
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 12:46pm
| Yeah id say a fair few boats will be heading to White Island to try knock over that winner! Some awesome prizes up for grabs and always a good weekend with the lads! |
Posted By: Michael Jenkins
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 7:02pm
| Liking the way the prizes are set, much much much more value in the measure and release section than the kill section, it's definitely the way of the future for fishing comps, well done Cam, Roly and everyone involved! best of luck everyone. |
Posted By: Twocan
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 6:50am
Ditto so only kings to be weighed are over 120cm ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 7:57am
 Sending this bait up to Graeme at Synit to take along to the comp as a prize in my absence... Haku 125g in NZ Paua shell..Roly/Cam thanks for putting this comp together, I'm sure you can sort out a winner for this bait... Keep em' tight team! ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
Posted By: loodafish
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 8:46pm
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Primo bait/prize good stuff! Good luck with the new arrival mate
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Posted By: Rockstar from Mars
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 9:02pm
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Team Game Az amped for a great weekend, See you guys at the briefing....... ------------- Winning..... |
Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2013 at 9:38pm
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So who else has been fishing this week? Says the man with burnt face and sore arms lolAnd who is off to white or the rangatiras? Pm me if u thinking about Either guys be great to have a chat!! ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: Tzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 6:54pm
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Any news from day 1, looking at the Whakatane bar cam looked like a mint day out there |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 8:18pm
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come on you homos, post some results ps... so pissed i had prior booking this weekend ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 8:22pm
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Posted By: Tzer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 8:27pm
Nice , great photo should be followed up with details though |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 8:29pm
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wheres the big one Dave? you fishing the comp or extracting urine nice fish btw ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 9:36pm
My White Island hood taken later today on a 160g Bfp Astro! Gave the Stella a good work out and boy did the fish erupt onto the bait after an intense follow to the boat. ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 10:07pm
Nice, how big ? ------------- 2009 and 2010 BERKLEY SOFTBAIT COMP CHAMPS,Runner up 2013 ( solo),winner 2013/14 longest kingfish nz fishing competition |
Posted By: Grim Reefer
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2013 at 10:14pm
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Went 27 on the sling but at 117cm not even close to some of the other lengths! Let's see what tomorrow holds! ------------- Previously Rodzilla, new boat new name. |
Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 7:16am
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We sling weighed our beast at somewhere between 37-42kg and it was long to ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 7:21am
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yours was a donkey Daveo, when i saw it come up at your boat I though...There goes 1st place. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: KingySlayer
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 10:10pm
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Results Overall Length 1st - 131cm Clint Strictly Fishing http://s84.photobucket.com/user/laxibumbreath/media/photo_zpsa8ae2962.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Jig -White Island 2nd - 128cm Aaron Levien aboard Assassin http://s84.photobucket.com/user/laxibumbreath/media/Assassin_zps016b7c23.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Jig - White Island 3rd - 116cm Tim Grant aboard Grim Reefer http://s84.photobucket.com/user/laxibumbreath/media/BFPSticbait_zps3bad3c8b.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Stickbait - White Island 4th - 111cm (coin toss) Ben Hofiaka 5th - 111cm (coin toss) ? 6th - 110cm(coin toss) Rob Smith 7th - 110cm(coin toss) ? 8th - 109cm James Tohoomey Jig 9th - 108cm mel Woodcraft http://s84.photobucket.com/user/laxibumbreath/media/P1060356_zpsaa6382d1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Jig - White Island Females 1st - 108cm Mel Woodcraft http://s84.photobucket.com/user/laxibumbreath/media/P1060356_zpsaa6382d1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Jig - White Island Hard Luck Yarn - Dean Ramond on Meant 2 Be - Smashed Window Junior - to be added to pool next year for 1st and 2nd Heaviest other - Spotted Gurnard angler unknown Best Presented Team - Angler Management The Rock FM NZ Bay Fisher Magazine Sorry if I have spelt names wrong and also missed your name. Tried my best to remember. If you have any photos, names, Jig/Stickbait, location let me know and ill put them in here. ------------- www.assassinsportsfishing.com www.facebook.com/assassinjigteam |
Posted By: riga
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 10:27pm
| Nice was it all at white or spread out a bit? |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 10:45pm
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All the winning fish came from White on Day 1.... Congrates to all the place getters on a fine effort in what turned out to be pretty tough conditions.... Thanks to Roly and Cam for a great Tournament....
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Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 7:07am
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Gotta put a mention in for Rob Smith who Placed 6th= with 110cm. For those who were out there he was the old fella in the little red glass boat. When it got to sloppy for us in our big boats we went home...Last to leave....You guessed it. Rob. Good work to everyone putting in the hard yards. Especially Clint, Aaron and Tim for their podium finishes. Cant wait to do it all again next year. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 7:09am
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we left last brahh..... hahah yer great comp rolly and cam flawless!! zac |
Posted By: hookerpuka
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 8:14am
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Awesome, looks like some nice fish caught, about time the weather played ball. |
Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 8:33am
nice work jonty & daveo...donkey indeed, surprised this wasn't on the results post. How long did it measure?
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Posted By: daveo
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 9:35am
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due to a minor fukup on our behalf (not showing angler numbers in our photos) all our fish got disqualified. That fish went 139cm.... We also had some other decent fish but thems the breaks.... Thanks to shimano though they hooked us up with a saragosa 20k for our efforts and we had a mean weekend up in the BOP with some cool people. congrats to all the anglers and strictly fishing for winning ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 9:46am
Oh...nuf said. Still an epic catch.
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Posted By: rolybagz
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 9:53am
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This was an absolute donkey. Unfortunately the guys did not follow the rules and the fish was disallowed due to no angler number being in the photo. At 139cm this monster would have destroyed every other fish in the tournament, plus would have been the longest and heaviest fish we have ever had in the event. I'm so gutted for the guys, for Synit (as it was caught on a Synit rod) and for the tournament. Given the effort put in from your team and being new entrants, I would have liked nothing better than to have handed you guys the trophy. Nonetheless a spectacular effort and a PB smashed, so that must feel good. Best of all she's still swimming so you had better come back next year and put that number on her!!!!!!! On a brighter note the good boys from Shimano NZ did not want to let the lads go home empty handed, so gifted them the latest Shimano Saragosa 20000SW. Incredibly generous on top of all of the other prizes |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 10:11am
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one of the kingfish caught on LB went 1150cm give or take a few cm. we was happy as. nice to see the boats out there doing there thing :)
------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 10:16am
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That was a supreme effort By Jonty and Davo's team, we were right next to Jonty and Davo to witness the fight unfold, great angling skills there and great skippering by Davo to keep that fish away from the sharks . I know the organizers, sponors and competitors all felt gutted for you Jonty none more than me as Roly mentioned...it would have been the icing on the weekend for CJ and I to see that little Synit 250 take out the supreme award. It has to be mentioned again that even though the fish was disqualified Shimano and the organisers need a big thanks for what they did
Synit will be back next year with more innovative rods and products up for grabs... and I hope Kelly and Aaron from Team Assassin will let me skipper Assassin for them again.... On a slightly downer note... the absence of many anglers at the presentation didn't go unnoticed, I know some had to get away early to travel home but there were thousands of dollars in spot prizes still up for grabs even if you missed out on getting a place... one lucky guy walked away with a Jigstar rod as a spot prize.. not to mention there were x2 UFO smoker/cookers plus a heap of topend stickbaits given away... The sponsor go to lengths to make sure the organisers have not only a quality prize table for the place getters but a good spot prize table as well... talk to Roly it averaged out at $220 in prizes for each entry.....
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Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 10:26am
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Daveo - As Roly said it was gutting not to be able to give you guys the Stella30K and Ocea rod that went with it along with the prestigious trophy....truly a spectacular fish and effort from your team Daveo...sorry we didn't get to have a beer to celebrate that one!....either way hope you guys enjoy your new Shimano Saragosa and come back next year to show us all how it's done again! On to Roly, Cam and the team at Tauranga top Catch.....your respective blood needs bottling! thanks heaps for all of your hospitality and giving us a great experience....this tournament is on point and great to see all(?) kingfish measured and released and the weigh station deathly quite...was almost like looking in to the future of fishing tournaments......long may it last! T'was excellent to catch up with some old faces and make the acquaintances of others. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: jonty.m
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 10:34am
| Yea just to add another thanks to shimano and the comp was an awesome weekend ...... Till next year..... |
Posted By: Jig Master
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 1:07pm
As a note also re. Rob Smith and the gear and tackle he was using; Custom 665 Accurate Slammer that he built himself. Custom Jig rod that he built himself. Custom jig that he molded himself. Well done mate. Nothing like catching on gear you've built yourself. ------------- If we caught a fish every time, We'd call it catching not fishing....... Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/accuratefishingnz/ |
Posted By: Jig Master
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 1:36pm
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Thank you Rolly and the Top Catch crew for a top comp. Thank you Shimano/Synit for mean prizes. Thank you to the Decoro Accurate King Hit Team for doing the business. This years team was; Charlie Champness Clint Minter (Winning fish) Dan Emery Cambel Carter Jeff Scott Thank you Aaron from Strictly Fishing for taking and putting the boys on fish after having boat issues at the last minute. If you are planing a trip to the Ranfurly Banks Aaron is your man. www.coastalfishingcharters.co.nz/ For interest, The winning fish was caught on a Accurate BX600n DFS Slammer bolted to a Off Shore rod running 80lb colour code Jerry Brown Braid with a 120lb Jig Master leader dropping a Pink silver Zest slider.   ------------- If we caught a fish every time, We'd call it catching not fishing....... Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/accuratefishingnz/ |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 2:06pm
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Well done Clint and the Accurate team on Sarges boat... we heard about the electronic issues and the reduced time you guys had out there on the water... great effort to secure the top spot given the problems Second place to Aaron on Assassin using his Synit KH300 special and JM PE8, and Mel Woodcraft the ladies winner and ninth place overall who only a few weeks ago received her Synit Mantis X46 only to go and win a Mantis X46 at the comp...I see Alex has now offered to use this rod for you.... top bloke.. ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: Twocan
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 7:20pm
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Big thanks to Roly and topcatch for the very smooth running of the comp. Fishing wise unfortunately we were fishing Mayor and to say it was hardwork is an understatement but still a mint weekend out on the water. The level of prizes thanks to Synit, Shimano and many others was mind blowing, the rods from Synit as prizes and on display are pieces of artwork. Truly stunning!!!!!!! Gutted for Dave and Jonty, news of that fish filtered out pretty quickly and couldn't believe when we got back to the club and heard the bad news! ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2013 at 9:11pm
| Sounds like an amazing comp. Congrats to all the anglers involved. Sounds like it will be bigger and better next year |