- Be ready to leave between 5am and 7am behind Whakatane Information centre.
- Talk to the skipper (Mike) about the fish you wish to target
- Watch weather forecast prior to trip to gauge weather
- Please ring skipper (Mike) 1-2 evenings before the trip to check weather forecast. Between 5pm and 7pm is good
- Mike Boswell on 021 564 001 or Sam on 027 357 8804.
- Bring enough ready-made breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks
- Wear clothing and footwear you are comfortable in
- Bring sunhat, sunglasses, sun-block and water and snacks
- Keep a chilly bin in the car for any fish you wish to keep
- Mike will provide some ice for your catch
- The deckie may fillet your fish if requested for small charge
- You can arrange to have some of your fish smoked locally
- Coffee provided on board
- Separate Toilet available on board
- Mike provides good gear to suit the fish you are targeting
- Take your fish frames home or donate to locals
Mike - 021-564 001
with Mike Boswell
