Nothing much happening through the week, but the weekend was good. Well the fishing was good, but the weather on Saturday was a lot worse than the forecast.
Quite nice initially, but the SW that was supposed to ease steadily picked up to 30 odd knots forcing us in to the shallower water, which performed quite well, with snapper and tarakihi mainly.
One bonus was we had a good escort of dolphins on the way out, and a whale spouted several times close by, not that common a sight and always to see.
Sunday the forecast was on the money, a beautiful day, good fishing and an excellent group of guys from Vanuatu out celebrating their Independence Day.
More than made up for the sloppy Saturday
10.3.2009
Brett, just a note to thank you and Wade for looking after us and helping with the filleting (well.... doing most of the fish).
Every one passes on thier thanks, and wishes you the best for the season.
Shane
Thanks Brett for taking us out yesterday, most had a great day especially Peter who caught the big king fish.
Di Watts
Dear Daphne and Brett.
I wanted to write to you to acknowledge what a great fishing charter you are running on board the manutere. We have been on numerous trips with you lately, and always returned home with fish,after having a great day out with Brett. We have found Brett to be very knowledgeable,friendly and always keen for a laugh. we have been on many different charters over the years, and the manutere rates very highly.
Ironically, I own my own boat, yet love a day out on the manutere.
Keep up the great work. Look forward to seeing you next time!
Kind regards,
Shane Janssen