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YOUR LUCKY TICKET NUMBER IS IN THIS ISSUE – Read on to find it and follow the steps to see if you have won our $2000 Fishing Holiday Travel Voucher - thanks to PITIC.
PLUS exciting new South Pacific Fishing destination….

Hi fellow fisho's,

Well it's been a great year for many of my clients who have taken off overseas in the Tropical South Pacific on a magic fishing holiday. Thanks to all who entrusted your plans to me and for all the wicked stories and awesome pics. For me, a few of the highlights this year have included two weeks in PNG, a week in Niue and landing my prized marlin last January weighing in at 140.06kgs – you ripper!

We've already been out diving for scollies and hunting snapper and I'm pleased to say that I have lived on sashimi this week thanks to an awesome time in Niue. Yep, we caught a 17kg yellowfin tuna and had it filleted so we could bring it home and share in the catch. Won us a few brownie points with the family and workmates!

So while you are all out on the boat or casting from the rocks this summer, make sure you and you're mates plan your next winter tropical fishing escape. Im going to have all the great deals and earlybird specials in soon for next year, so you want to be sure that you get what you want, when you want it. Give me a call or pop in to the office, and let's start putting your plans in place.

I've got some great locations and awesome operators waiting to show you what real Tropical fishing is all about. Oh and I will even help you find something that will satisfy the missus too!

Or for those of you who cannot wait for the gamefishing season to start – it's still fizzing in the islands all through summer, especially for those of you keen to target monster yellowfin.

Have fun this summer and don't forget to start planning for next winter now!

- Markus

Plan your next Fishing Holiday – Vava'u, Tonga

Do you crave:

  • The thrill of the mighty blue, black and striped marlin?
  • Awesome yellowfin and dogtooth tuna?
  • The magic mahimahi?
  • Hard hitting wahoo?
  • Popper slurping G.T.'s? or
  • A great fishing challenge?
  • Mid-winter escape

If it all sounds like you, let our resident fishing Travel specialist, Markus hook you up on one of our top Fishing Charters.

You'll get:

  • More strike time for your dollar
  • The latest electronic fish finding and navigational equipment
  • Your selection of light tackle or big game gear incorporating the latest Shimano technology
  • A keen and experienced skipper who holds many national records and an impressive array of tournament successes

Then call Markus now and secure your place on the record holding Target One for next winter. There is a reason why Vava'u is known as the gamefishing capital of the world…… Read more

Tonga Fishing Holiday Packages

Enquire here»

NZ $2299* pp triple share 

ex AKL. Based on 3 Anglers travelling together

INCLUDES

  • Flights ex-Auckland
  • Domestic Flights to Vavau
  • 7 nights twin share at Mystic Sands Resort
  • 3 full days fishing
  • Transfers.

* Package based on 3 people travelling together in November. Package for Dec 2011 & Jan 2012 costs additional NZ$125pp. Packages based on 2 Anglers are also available. Package based on availability

 


Enquire here »

AU $1215* pp triple share

Ex- Tongatapu. Based on 3 Anglers travelling together

INCLUDES

  • Domestic Flights to Vavau
  • 7 nights twin share at Adventure Backpackers Lodge
  • 3 full days fishing
  • Transfers.

* Package based on 3 people travelling together.  Packages based on 2 Anglers are also available.

Fiji – Tropical Game Fishing magnet

Fiji has the fourth largest barrier reef in the world - The Great Astrolabe barrier that surrounds the island of Kadavu. The reef itself is virtually unexplored and un-fished and is where you can sport fish on the various sea mounts and bommies within the reef system on Penn International 30lb class rods and reels or, weather permitting, head out through one of the barrier reef passages and step up to Penn International 80lb.

The island of Kadavu itself is a pinnacle in the Pacific Ocean, and its warm tropical waters are a magnet for all tropical species of game fish.

Every winter during June, July and August, the waters boil with big eye tuna, sailfish and wahoo that make superb light tackle sport.

If you are new to Tropical fishing, try your hand at sport fishing with the huge variety of tropical predators such as giant trevallies, Spanish mackerel, coral trout, wahoo or the amazing mahimahi. Then work your way up to black, blue or striped marlin, yellowfin tuna or even a Pacific sailfish, and spend your day trolling the Pacific drop off just 15 minutes away from your resort.

  • Purpose built Fishing boats
  • Top quality fishing gear
  • Guides that know the hot spots
  • Purpose built and well run fishing and dive resorts

Fiji's best kept fishing bonanza!

Kadavu, Fiji Fishing Holiday Packages

Enquire here »

NZ $3865* pp twin share

Ex- Tongatapu. Based on 3 Anglers travelling together

INCLUDES

  • Return flights AKL to Kadavu incl taxes
  • 7 nights twin share at Matava Beach Resort incl all meals
  • 1 night Tanoa Hotel in Nadi
  • 4 days 1/4 share heavy tackle gamefishing charter
  • All Transfers

OR AU$2450* ex Nadi

* Package based on 4 people travelling together. Packages based on 2 Anglers are also available.


Exciting New Destination – Broome, Western Australia

WA's incredible coastline and great rivers open up a world of excellent game and sport fishing from the challenge of the sailfish through to the prized and elusive barramundi known to grow to around 1metre in length are common.

Anglers delight in feeling the power of these amazing fish jumping high out of the water with their strength, endurance and fighting tactics. Plus they make for a delicious meal.

Broome is the 'real Australia', red dirt, no crowds, and it still has that frontier feel, yet you are never far away from fine food, great bars and resorts.

Local Charters are available and ensure you enjoy the bounty out on the coastal reefs where enormous snapper, hungry cod, delicious coral trout and giants like the massive cobia are waiting to be hooked. While you are on the way out into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean – be sure to take in the impressive scenery and wildlife plus Humpback whales from July – October.

The best fishing season starts in April and goes through until November. This is also the dry season and blue-sky days are the norm.

Fishing Charters and boat hire are available on a selection of modern fully equipped boats with a high standard of safety equipment, expert guides and quality tackle.

Call Markus now and see what he can tailor for you and your mates, or team. Broome is an exciting destination for fishing.

Who said you can't go on a real fishing trip and shop at the same time?

Heading to Broome? – Do you fish with the lads or take the 'Boss', gain some brownie points, plus get some great fishing in while the 'Boss' gets pampered, in Beachside Resort and Spa? Decisions, decisions!

Here are some of our best fishing holiday package specials!
Port Vila, Vanuatu from $2095*
Tonga from $2299*
Niue from $1615*
Fiji from $1680*
Solomons from $2760*
  • All prices are share twin and based on 4 anglers
    traveling together.
  • Includes airfares ex AKL, 7 nights accomm,
  • 3 days fishing charter, transfers and taxes.
  • Prices correct at time of printing – Nov 2011

Click here for all of our best fishing holiday package specials ex Australia

Plan your 2012 fishing holiday now!

Don't be left out in the cold next winter! Whatever fishing action is your passion, check out our quick chart to show you the amazing selection on offer.

  • You'll enjoy the Earlybird Specials, for resorts and fishing operators
  • You'll enjoy the cheapest international flights
  • You'll enjoy the best domestic flight connections
  • In many cases you'll enjoy last year's prices if booked early
  • You can organise dates around the best moon phase/ currents
  • You'll have time to budget and save for your holiday
  • You get to book in your annual leave before everyone else does
Lets Talk...
phone NZ: +64-9-4792210 or Toll Free NZ: 0508 348 334
Free Phone AU:
1800-042-195
Win a $2000 Fishing Holiday Travel Voucher

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  2. Follow the link to see if your lucky number matches the one on our Fishing Holiday competition page. If it does follow the steps on the webpage to claim it
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