new zealand fishing?

Ben · #1 09-06-2005, 08:18 PM

any1 know what the fishing is like around the wellington area of new zealand? (no jokes about welly fish please

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thanks

Pross · #2 09-07-2005, 07:10 AM

I think fishing in NZ should be excellent as their waters are far less polluted than ours. If you are off there I'm very jealous. I have a mate who lives and works in Wellington so I'll see if he knows anything although he doesn't fish himself as far as I'm aware. Try sending a PM to Kiwi, he might know something (clues in the name!!!)

Ben · #3 09-07-2005, 01:09 PM

already done, no reply yet
cheres for your help

tommy a · #4 09-08-2005, 07:12 AM

Ben,

I went there January just gone for 5 weeks and spent two weeks in Wellington with mates who were living there.

All he mentioned no stop was the amount of blue cod that are always there, and of course the snapper fishing. I went snapper fishing in the Bay Of Islands - amazing place so make sure you go and the snapper are pretty common and easy to catch - and they look great !

One thing I didnt do was go for the marlin etc. and I wish I had bothered - if you get the chance make sure you do it !!

Ben · #5 09-08-2005, 09:05 AM

cheers mate, will keep that in mind, snappers sounds good

Ben · #6 09-08-2005, 09:17 AM

been doing some reading, they have bass to over 200kg!!!!!

Pross · #7 09-08-2005, 11:37 AM

You sure that shouldn't be 20kg? 440lb bass would be quite a fight on a dexter wedge and spinning rod!

Ben · #8 09-08-2005, 11:41 AM

they average 20kg but grow to 200kg
http://www.fishnz.co.nz/species.cfm?...ater&fish=Bass

aku94 · #9 09-08-2005, 11:22 PM

Never been to New Zealand, but by the looks of their fish from onluine pictures it looks great. You may want to check this link out. They may have some good tips for New Zealand.

http://www.fishnewzealand.com/hints.html

Ben · #10 09-09-2005, 05:59 AM

thanks alot

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