Checklist for your Fishing Charter/Typical day

  • 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