Thank you to everyone that entered our EBOP KFC comp, I think it was 80 yakkers that entered and they came from the Far North and as far south as Horowhenua. The later date has only benefited us as we had great conditions and there were over 200 fish weighed in. There was a variety of species includ...

EBOP Kayak Fishing Tournament 4th May 2018 5:00am - 3:00pm NB, Briefing Friday 3rd May 7pm - Taking registrations from 5.45pm. Boundaries: Bowen Town Entrance to Cape Runaway Fantastic Category prizes and drawn prizes Major Draw Prize: Viking Reload Kayak package Or $1000.00 Viking Voucher’s * * Con...

Hi all, just to flag with ya'll our annual kayak fishing comp will be held later in the year for 2019. The date set down is Saturday the 4th May as usual with the briefing the night before at the Whakatane Sports Fishing Club. The reason for the later date for the comp is a better chance of settled ...

Hi has anyone got a Hummingbird 6' PC-10 Power lead. Wanting to buy.

Jeff

Hi Jeff, Changing the comp to the winter months would be awesome. IMO the fishing is at its best out East over winter. Another idea would be to open the boundary up a bit further East which would improve launching possibilities in poorer weather. I would also like to see the maximum size limit in t...

Hey Jeff, No doubt for me that autumn/early winter is more settled weatherwise with better fishing. Doesnt mean that you wont hit an arse weekend like this one. Anywhere from april-august sounds good with back up weekend rather then harbour only if conditions dont suit. Also dont think there would ...

Hi all, need some feedback from all yakkers please. Due to the often inclement weather that is adversely affecting us in Jan/Feb most years we are thinking of shifting our comp date to the middle of winter, i.e, June/July?. Certainly the fishing is better. I have been in discussion with Viking and t...

Hi all, we are all go for this weekend. That is the EBOP Kayak Fishing Comp2018. The briefing is at the Whakatane Sports Fishing Club Friday pm between 1730hrs and 1900hrs. You can still register at this time. We will decide then as to whether we fish the harbor or ocean or combo of both? stay safe ...

To all Kayakers, this weekends tournament has been postponed following the recommendation of the “Harbour Master” due to the predicted weather this weekend. The event will take place one week later on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of February. If you are unable to attend or require further informati...

Hi all, our next club day is 18th June 0700-1200hrs off Kohi point (Whakatane Heads). We are planning abit of a club/kayak fishing thing as well as the usual fishing (with club day sponsor Fishin & More putting forward the prizes for the day). The local radio station and possibly paper will be there...

Off Matata beach, launching between Murphys and Pikowai camp grounds the Rest Area parking over the railway lines, getting there about 0600hrs.
Rips

Nuh, had to flag it as the sea was still up. Maybe next weekend

Looks like we are heading off Tawai st this sat, as oart of the Placemakers comp based at the Ohope Charter Club, members $20 non members $30. $1k for biggest snapper

Hi I need a complete rudder kit for Viking Profish, anyone got one to sell?

Congrats to the SOA's, awesome video. Already planning strategy for the 213 comnp.

Cheers

Thanks for the quick response. A couple of us from the Eastern Bay Kayak Fishing club (Whakatane) will likely get there and participate. I'll keep an eye on this site and hope to be there on the friday afternoon.


Jeff

Hi, could someone please give me information on the sept comp at Papa Aroha?

Ta Jeff