A fairly typical week as far as conditions go, with good settled days interspersed with quite strong West/SW winds.
We got a couple of days in though, working a bit deeper, between 50 and 80m.
With quite good results, a mixture of tarakihi and snapper mainly, with quite a few undersize kingies as well. The snapper were mainly sizeable, so seem to have moved out from the shallower water now. Still plenty of small ones in close, but the size has been diminishing for a few weeks now.
At least this is a more normal pattern of fishing for this time of year and with any luck it should continue for a while now.
Thanks Brett for taking us out yesterday, most had a great day especially Peter who caught the big king fish.
Di Watts
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
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