After a couple of slower days around the Motiti area, we gave the Pinnacles a look, the first in some time.
There was some current running, not a good sign, and the fishing reflected it. We did catch fish, mainly tarakihi and some small snapper, but eventually gave it away and moved in a bit closer and had a short hit of tarakihi which topped up the tallies.
Not enough to repeat though. So back to Motiti on Saturday. Tried a few marks inside the island for nothing much, but outside was a lot better, so in conjunction with having a pod of dolphins escort us out and nice settled weather, a good trip.
Hi there Brett, just a quick thank you for the lovely fishing trip we had today.
Myself my wife and parents had a fantastic time.
It may have been a bit choppy today but luckily my family didn't supply any extra burley and really enjoyed the trip. We have about 2kgs of Terakihi filets in the fridge which we look forward to enjoying tomorrow.
After trying different charter boats I have found Tauranga Marine Charters by far the best.
We really appreciate you helping and guiding my wife and parents who are first time fishers to get set up and get onto some fish.
Looking forward to doing it again sometime.
Many thanks
Aaron
19.8.2009
Brett & the Manutere, well i must say that over the last 8 years or more i have been out on day & overnight trips plus the TGA game fishing one base & charter tournaments with Brett, you would be hard pushed to find a better skipper who will do his upmost to put you on the fish !!! & i mean go the extra mile !! literally, always good for a yarn, (fishing, politics, rugby etc etc,) & not forgetting the overnight trips tradditional continental breakfast, beans, eggs, bacon, toast, & a wicked coffee !
The Manutere is a solid fishing platform of which i have spent many enjoyable hours aboard, and hope to spend many more !!!!
Cheers Brett, till next time ! (soon)
Tony Shores
Thanks for a fabulous day on the water. Just ate some great fish and washed it down with nz Pinot.
Ross the Aussie