Big Game ocean fishing off NZ

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23 June 2008, 01:37

StormsGSP

Big Game ocean fishing off NZ

Are there many Tuna/Marlin charters going out of NZ? Any of you done it before? What do trips cost?

Thanks,
Alex

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23 June 2008, 02:31

Fjold

I fished with some friends on a private boat, no marlin, but great Kingfish.

Charters can be found online:
http://www.profishing2000.co.nz/

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23 June 2008, 04:48

StormsGSP

Thanks Fjold. Great link. I really want to go Marlin fishing. Which is my better bet, New Zealand or Australia?

23 June 2008, 05:38

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Bay of islands in New Zealand is where most of the Marlin fishing is based.

$1000+ day,costs may have gone up with fuels prices.

You could fish Australia and New Zealand in one trip,as its only 3 hour flight between countries.

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23 June 2008, 07:58

gryphon1

If you want a 1000 + pounder (Black) try for Cairns

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30 June 2008, 00:50

StormsGSP

quote:
Originally posted by gryphon1:
If you want a 1000 + pounder (Black) try for Cairns

A grander would be incredible, but I just want to get out there and give it a try.

Thanks for all the info.

30 June 2008, 09:30

jdollar

unless you are going to NZ for another reason and just want to marlin fish, go to Costa Rica, Panama or maybe Baja California(Mexico). a lot closer , cheaper and the marlin fishing( as well as tuna, dorada, etc) is out of this world. no offence to the KIWIS!!