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- Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:07 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
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Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
We caught a few skipjack in 25m yesterday, in as close as the kahawai in the green water. Water temp still up around 20 degrees
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:26 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
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Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
It was a "Classic" day out in Taranaki yesterday. Let's hope for days like this on the 24th and 25th
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
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Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
Early Bird entry cuts off tomorrow!!
Pretty good fishing here at the moment too!! This snapper measured 93cm caught on Saturday.
Pretty good fishing here at the moment too!! This snapper measured 93cm caught on Saturday.
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:34 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
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Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
Early bird entry closes on 8th March, less than a week away now 
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:35 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
- Replies: 4
- Views: 779
Re: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
The comp winner
- Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:53 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
- Replies: 4
- Views: 779
Re: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
It was a great day on the water today with some big km's paddled in the glassy conditions. Everyone landed a tuna which was cool especially for the guys new to tuna fishing. Congrats to Leyton for heaviest fish of the day and Adrian second place taking home the prizes courtesy of Canoe and Kayak Tar...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:03 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
- Replies: 4
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Re: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
Date is now changed to Sunday 18th due to better forecast and also there is a power boat race off the port on Saturday. Power boats and kayaks don't really mix
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:22 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
- Replies: 4
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Tuna Hunt 17th Feb 2018 - Port Taranaki
The annual Tuna Hunt will be held on 17th February 2018, sponsored by Canoe and Kayak Taranaki.
Launch from Ngamotu beach at Port Taranaki 6.30am.
Launch from Ngamotu beach at Port Taranaki 6.30am.
- Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:40 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1995
Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
Good on you Wayne, we look forward to seeing you here again 
- Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:00 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1995
Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
Registrations are now open and updated rules found at http://kayakfishingclassic.org.nz/
- Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:26 am
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1995
Re: Taranaki Classic 2018
Here is a classic video from the 2014 comp from the Viking Maniyaks team.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:41 pm
- Forum: Competitions and Events
- Topic: Taranaki Classic 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1995
Taranaki Classic 2018
The date for the 2018 Taranaki Kayak Fishing Classic will be 24 & 25 March. The grand slam jackpot is up to $5000 and next years classic will have 2 early bird draws, 2 major all ticket draws, and average weight and mystery weight prizes for all species. Entry forms and rules will be available soon ...
- Mon May 22, 2017 10:09 am
- Forum: Taranaki Region
- Topic: Pool noodles Free
- Replies: 2
- Views: 478
Re: Pool noodles Free
No worries I have got plenty, I will take some to the club day at the port this SundayDino_nz wrote:I'd be keen on a couple mateFlowrider wrote:Hi have a number of foam pool noodles to give away, let me know if you want any. I have around 20 and are in good condition.
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- Fri May 19, 2017 1:47 pm
- Forum: Taranaki Region
- Topic: Pool noodles Free
- Replies: 2
- Views: 478
Pool noodles Free
Hi have a number of foam pool noodles to give away, let me know if you want any. I have around 20 and are in good condition.
- Fri May 19, 2017 1:46 pm
- Forum: Taranaki Region
- Topic: Queens Birthday Weekend
- Replies: 3
- Views: 572
Re: Queens Birthday Weekend
Avoid high tide at Middleton bay it can get a bit tricky at high on the ramp there with a lot of water moving around.
- Fri May 12, 2017 7:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Kayaks and Gear Stolen
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2215
Re: Kayaks and Gear Stolen
Bastards 
. If you are on Facebook chuck a post on the kayak fishing pages get the word around. That is one of the best things about Facecrack
. If you are on Facebook chuck a post on the kayak fishing pages get the word around. That is one of the best things about Facecrack- Sun May 07, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: VHF Radio Recommendations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1359
Re: VHF Radio Recommendations
The weather casting works at home for me, ch 20 I thinkSitDown wrote:Will the handheld work away from the water, say, at home, wanting an up to date weather report before heading out.
Do you always need to be coastal for it to work
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:21 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: Straylining (How do you personally do it?)
- Replies: 7
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Re: Straylining (How do you personally do it?)
Watch some early Matt Watson shows, he is good at showing how to strayline. Usually two hooks and a small running ball sinker, half hitch at the end of the bait and let the sinker sit back on that. Whole pillies or big slabs of bait if you want big snapper, like a whole fillet of a fresh small kahaw...
- Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:10 pm
- Forum: Tackle and Accessories
- Topic: John Dory Fishing ~ How do you rig a live bait?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1352
Re: John Dory Fishing ~ How do you rig a live bait?
Circle hooks and put the hook through the back of the mack at a 45 degree angle like the big angry fish guys do for kingfish. Should hook in the jaw then just keep steady pressure on. Keep trying different ways but it looks like most are using circles now
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:44 pm
- Forum: Taranaki Region
- Topic: Okuma jigging combo for sale - brand new *SOLD*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 524
Re: Okuma jigging combo for sale - brand new
Well done Blair on the fish in the comp :clap: ,we headed out on Sunday but only hooked skippies and Rat Kingies ,the Donkeys had followed you south Thanks Shad, it was a very lucky weekend for me. The kingfish was caught on my gurnard set up a Shimano TR200 with a small piece of bait, was a real b...