Why not organise an Ex-Wellington fishing charter for your group, or perhaps join/share with another group to make up the numbers, to have a fantastic half day, day or several days fishing away from your everyday pressures of life?
Pete Lamb and John Fargher's Wellington Fishing Charters are the answer - These guys are known as Wellington's Fishing experts - you are assured of a great time and some good catches!! THE BOATS:
52ft Melicent ex Mana (just north of Wellington City)
Melicent is a 28 tonne Randel Channelcraft built in Hobart, 1978. She cruises at 11 knots with a top speed of 14 knots. 500hp detroit and power generator for standard power. On board there is a toilet, shower, bbq, fridge, freezer, 2.5 tonne fish hold, 6 berth. kitchen facility and table. We can take up to 25 people inshore and deepwater fishing and 12 over the Marlborough Sounds (northern part of South Island) and beyond.
62ft Daniel ex Seaview (Wellington Harbour)
Daniel is a 115 tonne Tasmanian Trawler built in 1978 in Adelaide. Facilities include: kitchen, saloon, toilet/bathroom/shower, bbq, 7 bunks, 2 x 2.5 tonne fish holds. He cruises at 9 knots and are powered by a 300hp Caterpiller. We can take up to 50 people inside the harbour, 25 people outside the harbour an out to the trench and 20 over to the Marlborough Sounds (northern part of South island) or on extended trips.
THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS - An all weather boating and fishing paradise - we can take 17 people across the strait. Accommodation is on shore or on the boat
CRAYFISH/SCALLOPS - (In season) We can attempt to set pots, tow a dredge or put a diver down, however this is subject to weather and tide conditions. Please ask us about this when booking.
FISH FILLETING - On the way home we will prepare your catch so you can walk off with a nice bag of fillets or steaks (or whole fish)
BLUEFIN AND BROADBILL SWORDFISH - There is good potential for these fish at the Cook strait canyon (3 hours steam from Wgtn) and definite potential off the Wairarapa coast (8 - 10hour steam from Wgtn). We can do a 24 , 36 or 48hr trip targeting these monsters.
EVENING CRUISES ON THE HARBOUR - Daniel is perfectly suited for groups of up to 47 for trips around the harbour. you can byo your own food and refreshments or we can provide them. Perfect for xmas doos, stag or hens parties, 21sts, client entertainment, social clubs etc.
CHARTERS AND COSTS:
COST (subject to change/updating):
For booking 52ft Melicent or 65ft Daniel (excluding food and tackle hire) NZ$1850.00 per 9-10hr day NZ$1400.00 per 5- 6 hour trip (half day) NZ$1,000.00 per 3 - 4 hour trip (e.g. evening trip) 24hr trip NZ$2000, 2 day trip NZ$3,750, extra days @ NZ$1,750
- Includes:Bait & berley, tea, coffee, toast and a bbq facility. You can bring your own tackle and lunch or we can provide it for an extra charge as follows....
MEALS: $15.00 pp Breakfast - bacon & eggs, hash browns, coffee and toast. $7.50 pp Morning tea - bacon & egg pie and chocolate cake or seafood bites and muffins. $15.00 pp BBQ - marinated steak, sausages, lamb chops, fresh bread, salad, coleslaw. $20.00 pp BBQ - add venison sausages, kebabs, mushrooms, onions and calamari. $25.00 pp BBQ - add cheese and fruit platter. $20.00pp Roast dinner - lamb. pork or beef with potatoes and vegetables. $7.50pp fruit platter or cheese/pate board We are happy to supply menu options for gourmet meals, nibbles and cocktails
FISHING TACKLE: We supply top quality rod and reel sets on a per person basis, or in a package deal. $35 per person covers deepwater and inshore gear for the day; $25 - half day, $20 half day inshore, $15pp 3 hour trip.
Full payment due prior to departure, bring warm clothing, weather confirmed 7.30pm previous night, deposits refundable if weather unsuitable
Mana marina is located going north on state highway one, go over the Paremata bridge and take the 2nd left (Pascoe ave and marina motor lodge). Go over the railway and turn left into the marina, go left around the security gate and drive south to the end, that will be right infront of our pier - E. We are down the end on the left of that pier. Click on link for map http://www.wises.co.nz/l/mana+marina/#c/2rg2h/6fmrs/1/
Seaview marina in located by going along the Petone esplanade (east) and heading towards Eastborne (right around the round about). Just as you come to the sea turn right into port rd and take the 2nd left opposite peter baker transport. we are on E pier (at the end). Click on link for map http://www.wises.co.nz/l/mana+marina/#c/2rxhw/6f6lm/2/
Charter Gift Vouchers: The following Charter Gift Vouchers can be purchased... 1. NZ$100 Charter Voucher (one person - half day, excluding tackle hire) 2. NZ$120 Charter Voucher (one person - half day, including tackle hire) 3. NZ$135 Charter Voucher (one person - day trip, excluding tackle hire) 4. NZ$165 Charter Voucher (one person - day trip, including tackle hire) 5. NZ$400 Charter Voucher (Deposit for 1 trip) SHARE COST TRIPS COMING UP.... Only one or two of you?? - maybe you may wish to join one of the following upcoming trips - drop us a line on the online form below - if no trips appear below (or it is out of date) - do not fret - we may have been slack in updating this page, so contact us anyway on the form below, with your special request.
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