Fishing Trips - Species

The ocean's most revered gladiator, the broadbill swordfish is renowned for its aggressiveness and power. The physical form of the swordfish with its tremendous bulk and lethal sword-like bill commands a respect far greater than given to any other fish - they are a true apex predator.

The size that some of these Marlin consistently achieve is unrivaled in the Marlin family and to watch one exploding beside the boat is a sight to behold. Many a deckie has looked sideways when pondering the task of leadering one of these scrappers.

Nothing tears up the ocean like a Blue Marlin (Makaira Mazara) and these fish normally account for some of the biggest marlin that get captured around the world each year. A fish that traditionally likes deep water they are normally targeted in the deep on large skirted lures.

The striped marlin (Teptrapturus Audax) found in New Zealand waters are the largest striped marlin in the world. These explosive and powerful fish are a popular target amongst many anglers around the world and taking the trip of a lifetime 'down under' is well worth the effort.

Dog tooth tuna will stretch any angler, and there tropical reef dwelling mates the giant trevally are equally as powerful. Being tropical species you get the added bonus of tageting these bad boys in South Pacific paradises.

These brutes regularly go over 300kg (660lbs) and when their size is coupled to their unyielding power, sleek form and dogged determination they stand out as a true test of man against beast.

Power, Speed and dirty tactics sum up the Yellowfin Tuna, running rings around the unweary skipper. The East Coast on New Zealand offers the most reliable Yellow-Fin run and stories of their arrival normally start around January

There is something about yellowtail kingfish that all anglers love, maybe it's the challenge?

There is no doubt that snapper is New Zealand's favourite fish. You can catch these from the Far north to Nelson and every-one chases the trophy sized 20 pounder. A hard fishing, cunning and very tasty adversary Snapper are target species for many New Zealand anglers.

Trevally is a hard fighting fish that has been enjoying a renaissance in recent years. Once confined to the bait bag this tasty and true sport fish is once again revered by anglers.