Ok Ive found a H&F rain coat in my boat . Thought it must have been Shearers but its not his (no lures or soft baits in any of the pockets) . Who's missing one ?
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Ok Ive found a H&F rain coat in my boat . Thought it must have been Shearers but its not his (no lures or soft baits in any of the pockets) . Who's missing one ?
Well, all true enough @stingray. The south island snapper did elude my lures this trip. They did claim plenty of cod, gurnard, kahawai and a trevally but not a snapper.Quote:
Originally Posted by stingray
My fishing partner @Munsey does have a lot to answer for though.
Firstly posting the photo of the spotties, secondly setting the boat in such a way that the burley trail ran under the boat straight to his side, and finally attempting to cut off my lure casting arm while swatting wasps with a large filleting knife.
Despite the constant ribbing I got from (almost) everyone about fishing with lures it was a great trip with a lot of great people and I will be there again at the drop of a hat (if invited).
Kingfish will definitely be on the menu next time.
As for you...quiet in the cheap seats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
What can I say...................to me it looks like that lure is tied on backwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by stingray
To be fair I have caught a couple of snapper and a heap of gurnard on a similar lure not that long ago
I'd much rather use them instead of bait as its a more active way to fish
You might be struggling to find anyone who will admit to owning one of those given all that flack they cop on the forum :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
@Shearer The reason the Snapper where on my side of the boat is probably because your side may have resembled a scene from Pearl Harbour .The aerial bombardment of lures, jigs& soft baits was relentless & obviously Scarry for the Snaps . The spotties photo was just to show those people that only thought that French Pass was not just a world renowned spot for large Kingfish and Snapper , its got its place as a top spottie spot too . My apologies for your near death experience with fillet knife , I to looking forward to going back , and yes we have some unfinished business with those Kingfish
Just a FYI guys. This is how much meat I got out of that one snapper head and wings......thats a dessert spoon on the side.
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It was more than my family of four could eat for tea with chips and salad.
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It was a 20 lb snapper tho VC:thumbsup:
Yea but it just shows why that stingray under the wharf is 2m wide ;);).Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Even your average 6-12pounder has a lot of meat in those wings and head.....I am as guilty as most but I do save some bigger ones for myself and to give away to those that appreciate them.
Good meat too. Better than the fillets off a big fish IMO.
Controversial finfish research facility at Okiwi Bay close to completion
https://resources.stuff.co.nz/conten...5067582014.jpgDAVID OLDHAMWork on fish food company Skretting's controversial project at Okiwi Bay has drawn fierce opposition from locals.
Nearly two years on from being given the green light to construct a new research facility in the Marlborough Sounds, work on fish food company Skretting's controversial project at Okiwi Bay is just weeks away from completion.
Skretting NZ technical manager Ben Wybourne said despite some delays in the arrival of main trial tanks, most of the main equipment and systems had been installed.
"All going well, we'll have our first fish within the next two months," he said.
The proposal had met fierce opposition from Okiwi Bay residents who organised protests, petitions and provided submissions to voice their concerns over noise, light pollution and environmental impacts.
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* Skretting Ltd granted permission to establish a finfish research facility at Okiwi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds
* Okiwi Bay residents ready to fight fish farm in the Marlborough Sounds
* Residents 'devastated' as finfish facility approved for Okiwi Bay
At the time of the resource consent being granted, Okiwi Bay resident Diana Taylor said she was "very disappointed" at the outcome.
"I think [there's] a number of issues and they combine to make it an upheaval in the bay, to our way of life."
"Here's a commercial operation that's going to be 24/7, 365 days a year, for 16 or 17 years. It's going to have a huge impact."
https://resources.stuff.co.nz/conten...5067582014.jpgSuppliedA clear message to fish food giant Skretting from an Okiwi Bay resident.
The Marlborough District Council initially received 219 submissions in relation to Skretting's application, of which 10 were in support and 209 were opposed.
Commissioner Ron Crosby granted the company permission to establish the facility in Okiwi Bay in a 71-page decision, released on July 7 2016.
Skretting received the final go-ahead in late February 2017, after an environment court appeal lodged by three individuals against the MDC decision was resolved prior to the matter being heard.
As part of an agreement between the parties, Skretting was required to extend the fixed location of its discharge pipeline to a 200m distance at high tide from the mean high water mark. .
Wybourne said the appeal had delayed construction of the facility by six months and had "added a lot of cost" to the project.
However, the building process had gone well since then and he was confident that the finished facility would be an unobtrusive but useful addition to the Sounds.
"I'm sure there's a handful of people who are still never going to like it as an idea, but I've been pleased how little on-going opposition there has been, actually."
"We just hope to be quiet and not be a big issue and I'm sure it won't be - I think people will find this really interesting and we'll be very happy for them to come and look at the fish once we're up and running."
"We can't wait for it to start because we've got questions that we want to answer and learn about."
Okiwi Bay Residents' Association chairman Tim Greenhough was approached for comment.
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@stingray WTF! Hope this doesn't have any impact on your slice of paradise
All good @Munsey they are using the big green shed behind the trailer park which was used for ( now defunct ) scallop enhancement ..but they are also 300 meters from the very well used community centre so any light noise or smell, im100% sure the local council and PM will be made awear of it!
Yes they are raising fish but so does food and plant research in Nelson, I expect they will be mointeerd as hard if not harder than these guys ...we already have bronzes and huge rays in the bay which we all blissfully swim by!
First the $$$ have to last and as I've seen in the past best ideas and intentions don't work long ...we have a inner bay temp of 8 degrees in water probably lower with a heavy rain fall along with a huge bubble of fresh water , then in summer it will be higher than 22 with very low water exchange ..good luck to them!
Roll on next year :)
Oh boy, the youngest is keen. Can you hear her?Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Well here we go Feb 22- 24 ...I've booked the batch, scallops still a no show , yes kingis are in the pass now but three months from now who knows ...once again you are all very welcome to share a weekend at okiwi ...and crays will be well slayed by this time so no promisies ...snapper should be holding in all of the local bays ....buggered if I know what this year will bring we have had krill ( squat lobster larvae) in the bay , snow real snow in November ..grass up to our waist water temps all over the place 18 in Tasman bay 15 in the pass ...crazy as ...now pouring rain almost tropical down pours ...test your luck find a bed and be amoungst fantastic company! Your all invited come as you are !Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Good stuff, hopefully i can make it this year!!! Will put it in the calendar now
I will be washing my hair on those daysQuote:
Originally Posted by stingray
So you're free from 7.45 am onwards?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
I already sneaked down to the bay and planted my sleeping bag on my preferred posi ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ROKTOY
The difficult part of the task is finding it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ROKTOY
Bring salami and I may forgive that commentQuote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
Hair.....................you have hair??Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
Should be in with me inflatable, will confirm in a week or so
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Attachment 102404 Last year the fishing was wicked .:cool:
Maybe I should stay home then. They don't call me Jona for no reason :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
Leave booked, all in
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@PhilipoQuote:
Originally Posted by stingray
You have to come I need someone to blame ...and now your one armed you can be at your best sleeping spewing and farting ! no fish will be chucked over the side by yourself ...perfect ! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pengy
Though I will let you choose the cray holes ...the ones you said these look good and my lad and I have returned to dive have being more than excellent! Thank you :cool:
Pannies are in the bay ..28-35 cms ...along with 200 lb stingrays ....no not me fuck ya the other 200lb kind! :omg:
So only one type in the water at a time.... Least you don't get the sharks we get :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by stingray
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My son and his mate managed to snag a good one...so they still exist!
Well better results five snapper 3 crays and some very nice cod.. Bed now rooted
It’s a funny old world , but I will be coming out of the Sounds on the 20th and heading for the airport in Nelson .
Maybe next year it may work out .
I envy all that will be party to this extravaganza .
Ken
The fishing is starting to come on just in time.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ff8fd85770.jpg
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Managed to sneak out for an over nighter at durville and it proved productive :)
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Wicked you did better than a local, trolled from Okiwi across to separation point then back across got none! Got a small kingi yesterday holding on some structure but they were flighty, landed one went back to the mark the school was gone! Snapper seem to be on the bite nothing huge but nice eaters . The lads went to port hardy murdered an handful of butters and caught a number of crays. Really depends on the weather if we can get out wide it will be epic if we have to hang close it will be nice, it we cannot get out it will be surfcasting.
Not long now ...really looking foward to seeing everyone!
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Witch one shall I bring??????
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The big one! Will give you better range and a safer ride if the weather cuts up!
Oh, that question goes right along with 'What shall I wear?' and 'Do I look fat in this?'Quote:
Originally Posted by Smiddy
Working on getting TimeRider to come this year.
