Surfcasting and Rockfishing Charters

Wellington and Nationwide

Surfcasting & Rockfishing has always been a passion for me. I have fished extensively around NZ's best surf beaches and rock ledges and would love to show you the best fishing this country has to offer.

In my earlier days I fished regularly in local and national competitions with good success (a couple of national titles and a few NZ records).

In 1998 I released the Video ' bent rods and screaming reels' which is now on DVD and packed with good surfcasting and rockfishing action and information.

Safety is my top priority I then teach and help you catch fish. I can guarantee you a catch. Depending on conditions, during the summer months, we can grab a few pauas and kinas on the low tide. I am happy to have a cook up on the beach or back at the 4x4.

The price includes bait & refreshments & filleting. Meals are available on request

Courtesy transport is provided on all trips. I often travel through private property to places the general public don’t often get to go. No risks are taken with off-road tracks in bad weather.

Bring warm clothing, hat, camera, Polaroid’s and sturdy footwear (gumboots and wet weather gear can be provided on request)

If you are bring your own tackle I suggest - Surfcasting - 12, 13 or 14ft rod, 15-25lb mainline, 30 - 60lb traceline, 4-5oz breakaway and upside down pyramid sinkers, 1/o - 3/o hooks, cotton, knife, baitboard, torch, beachspike. Rockfishing - 1 x 6-15kg set for catching kahawai and snapper, 1 x 24/37kg set for catching kingis, 1/o-5/o hooks, 10/o livebait hooks, knife, baitboard, 50lb and 130lb traceline, heavy duty ball bearing swivels, cotton, sabikis, balloons.

Trips normally leave and return from my Rongotai shop.

Surfcasting Trips and Tuition

Private tuition - 1 on 1

knots, rigs, tackle, casting, spots, techniques - $75/hr

4hr trip
Area - local south coast (30 min drive).
Target fish - blue moki, blue cod, kahawai, tarakihi, spotty shark.
Cost - $100pp, tackle hire - $20pp

6 hour
Area - extended trip to south coast (30 - 75 minute drive).
Target fish - blue moki, blue cod, kahawai, tarakihi, spotty shark.
Cost - $150pp, tackle hire - $30pp

10hr trip
Area - extended trip to south coast or Wairarapa (60 - 100 minute drive)
Target fish - blue moki, blue cod, kahawai, tarakihi, spotty shark, snapper
Cost - $200pp, tackle hire - $40pp

Overnight Trip
We normally fish both the evening and morning turn of light, if you are keen.
Area - extended trip to south coast or Wairarapa (60 - 100 minute drive)
Target fish - blue moki, blue cod, kahawai, tarakihi, spotty shark, snapper
Cost - $300pp includes accommodation, tackle hire - $40pp, food $35pp

charter prices based on getting 3-4 people

Rockfishing Trips

Prices based on getting 2 - 4 people

Private tuition - 1 on 1

Rongotai shop or on location - knots, rigs, tackle, bait, spots, techniques - $50/hr

4hr trip
Area - local South coast or Harbour (30 min drive).
Target fish - snapper, kingfish, trevally, kahawai.
Cost - $140pp, tackle hire - $20pp

6 hour
Area - extended trip to South coast or West coast (30 - 75 minute drive)
Target fish - snapper, kingfish, trevally, kahawai.
Cost - $180pp, tackle hire - $30pp

10hr trip
Area - extended trip to South or West coast or Wairarapa (60 - 100 minute drive)
Target fish - snapper, kingfish, trevally, kahawai.
Cost - $230pp, tackle hire - $40pp

Overnight trip - 24hr trip
Area - extended trip to South coast or Wairarapa (60 - 100 minute drive)
Target fish - snapper, kingfish, trevally, kahawai.
Cost - $350pp includes accommodation complimentary transport and bait.
Tackle hire - $60pp, food $35 (dinner and breakfast)

3 day trip LBG (Land Based Gamefishing)
Area - Cape Runaway, Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Target fish - snapper, kingfish, trevally, kahawai, tuna, sharks, billfish.
Cost - $2000pp including accommodation, complimantary transport from accomodation to fishing location, meals and bait.
Tackle hire is an extra $120pp for the trip.

One day LBG trip at Cape Runaway $550 (1 person), $350pp (2 people), $275pp (3 people) plus tackle hire $40pp.

Upcoming Trips

Either for snapper north of Paikakariki or blue moki fishing on the south coast.
Tuition and tackle provided if required.