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We’ve sent families to Vava’u and Vanuatu where the fishermen in the family have gone out for a day or so and caught some great fish. 6 clients caught 6 marlin during their stay at Ika Lahi in Tonga, while another client caught 3 marlin by himself. “Hakula” recently landed 3 of the nicest dogtooth tuna we’ve seen and 3 of our clients in Vanuatu caught one of the biggest mahimahi ever boated, plus an assortment of marlin and wahoo and other species. Keep your holiday stories coming in to us and email us your pictures
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of the neat things about this job is getting to talk about other
fisho’s experiences. This winter we have had clients telling
us about their amazing experiences fishing in exotic South Pacific
locations. We’ve loved seeing pictures of their catches.
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The Solomons are back to normal again
after a few years of ethnic tension, and the fishing is as good
as ever. Zipolo Habu is fishing better than ever as there haven’t been too many fishermen around there lately so the fish stocks are good. We have a great new fishing video on Zipolo. Some of our clients
are film crew and they took some amazing footage last year. They
have just completed a good promotional video on Zipolo which will
give you a good feel for this pristine location. Just ask if you
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Fiji: a new fishing location.
Fiji’s main game fishing fleet based at Pacific Harbour regularly travels the 30-40km distance to fish in the waters around Kadavu, as this is where the big wahoo, GT’s and billfish are. Now you can base yourself at comfortable Matava Resort in thatched bure style bungalows from budget 4 share to a roomy spectacular seaview bure. If you enjoy nature, seaviews, remote locations, good food, cold beers and the best fishing Fiji has to offer, then Matava Resort and Kadavu is for you. Prices are very competitive. Contact us for details on
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have seen lots of big pelagic fish in this area and one of the dive
operators have recognized the potential of the area for sport and
game fishing. Keeping a low profile as a fishing location over the
past 2 years, Matava Resort has now gained the
experience and local fishing knowledge to complement their great
resort. They are about to take delivery of a brand new blackwatch
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Port Vila, Vanuatu, has
it all. Dive Fish Snow Travel now have 6 charter boats on its books to offer you, from small center console walk around sportfishing to small affordable game boats to large game boats for the seamounts 40km offshore. The liveaboard option is the ultimate way to fish if you can handle
the all day action. And price wise, why spend money on a hotel bed
when you can eat, sleep, drink and relax fishing from the comfort
of the liveaboard. Costs are much the same as staying in a hotel
and doing day trips, but also includes all your meals. |
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Niue: undiscovered, unspoiled,
unbelieveable Cyclone Heta that devastated much of the island in January is now way behind them as far as tourists are concerned. Hotels, roads and airlines are all back to normal, the lush tropical bush is just as stunning as it always was and the aqua blue inlets are as tranquil as ever. Niue is truly one of the places everyone should put on their “to go there” list.
Because the fishing grounds are only 5 minutes from the boat ramp, while your non-fishing partner is still asleep, you can be out there bringing in the “razor gang” and be back in time for brekkie. Niue is highly recommended for non fishing partner holiday
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of course, what would a holiday be without fishing? Fishaway
Charters have taken delivery of their brand new sportfishing
boat, and local identity Willie Saniteli is fast gaining a reputation
for finding the big wahoo Niue is renowned for. |
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| Dive Fish Snow Travel have
moved office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our valued clients, for your business. So many of you book with us each year and recommend your friends to book with us. You’ll be pleased to hear that we have just moved into a lovely brand new office that will cater for our future needs.
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Kiwi anglers have long recognized the exciting opportunities offered
by the waters of their near neighbours in the South Pacific.
As the New Zealand summer season draws to a close and the billfish
and tuna depart our shores for warmer climes, so do many fishers.
For the ardent and occasional fisher alike, for seven months of the year, our offshore waters are devoid of the pelagics we like to pursue. So, if the fish don’t come to us, we have to go to them! A fishing trip to the South Pacific offers a great break from the drudgery of the New Zealand winter. All you need to take is your fishing clothes, hat and sunnies and you are ready to take on the challenges a wide range of sportfish have to offer, in a variety of exciting destinations. Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, The Solomon Islands and Niue are among the hotspots Kiwis like to visit, both fish and weather wise. Fishing in the South Pacific can be as simple or as involved as you want to make it. And angling in these waters does not just stop with marlin and tuna. Sailfish, wahoo and mahimahi (dolphinfish) abound in the same waters and they can be more fun than targeting them on your own tackle! Experience the thrill of casting poppers and jigs to the likes of dogtooth tuna and giant trevally. Imagine a kingfish on steroids and you have an inkling of the pulling power of these two species, especially the “doggies”. Now you’re hooked, how do you get there? Your first stop should be Dive Fish Snow Travel. Our expert staff have checked out all the destinations and can give you the genuine oil. We have our 4 page full colour “Guide to Fishing the South Pacific” printed in the June issue of “New Zealand Fishing News”. It’s full of great information and covers fishing in Tonga, Niue, Solomons, Fiji and Vanuatu. Have a browse on line www.divefishsnow.co.nz, give us a call or drop us an email and we will post you a copy. Steve a call on 09 918 5527 - TOLL FREE: 0508 348 334 or email: steve@divefishsnow.co.nz |
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