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ian smith (Ians)
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Registered: 10-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 10:46 pm: | |
Martin, is the email in your profile correct, have tried it but just keep coming back. Interested in fishing Penrhyn for bones but without teh massive prices Nomadsportfishing want! have caught bones in Aitutaki but have heard Penrhyn is a mecca for this. please email me if you can, thanks |
Martin Chambers (Martinc)
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Registered: 8-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 3:18 pm: | |
This note is for anyone really interested in fly fishing for bone fish. I have just returned from two weeks in Penrhyn (Tongareva) where I was helping my daughter with her PhD research. I also took a 6 weight fly rod, 12 Lb tapered leader and tippet and a selection of salt water flies that I tied in advance.
I had never fished for bone fish before, and all I can say is that I was totally unprepared for what happened. Bone fish were abundant on the sandy flats, spooky and hard to entice, but when they did I saw more of my fly line backing than I had ever seen since it was wound onto the reel!
Can you imagine a spot where there are 'tame' bone fish that you can see clearly in three feet of water, within a rod length of a landing stage?
Mike Grubnau has a black pearl farm there, and is set up to host visitors keen on fishing, snorkelling or diving. I was able to stand on his landing stage and cast to bone fish that were within ten feet of me! Although they probably only weigh up to seven pounds, my 12 lb tippet was just not strong enough, or my skill was unequal to the challenge. The fish would take off more than 100 meters of line in one straight run, stop and then break me off! I increased the strength of my leader and tippet, but even 15lb was broken by some fish. As I ran out of leaders and tippet I ended up with 30lb monofilament (provided by Mike) tied straight to my fly ine. Getting the bone fish to take the fly was more difficult, but at least I could play them with some confidence.
While getting to and from Penrhyn is a challenge (weekly flights that sometimes don't go) if you would like to see the most beautiful lagoon in the South Pacific and catch bonefish, trevally, wahoo, tuna, barracuda and possibly sailfish - give Mike Grubnau a call. He is perfectly set up to host guests and will take care of all your needs.
Contact me if you want to get in touch with Mike. |
spearyhopper (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 2:29 pm: | |
this site never has any answers, we all have the same unanswered questions. What's the point? |
George Dearden (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 12:19 am: | |
I will be visiting in early November.
Can any one please advise what types of flies to bring for fly fishing the inner reef and what types of spinners to bring.
Thanks to anyone who can help. |
Aitutaki Blue Lagoon Flyfish (Butch_leone)
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Username: Butch_leone
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Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 6:39 am: | |
I am a flyfishing guide on Aitutaki. I fish the flats for bonefish an trevally. I have 8 years experience on the flats of Aitutaki. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time. www.aitutakibluelagoonflyfish.com |
Jenny (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 4:19 am: | |
I'm holidaying on Raro and Aitutaki in early June '04, and would like to know what rod and reel to bring to go for bone fish. I'll be lure fishing, not fly, and have already got lures, just don't know what rod to bring. Would a barramundi type outfit be OK? Are there any fishing guides for this type of fishing on Aitutaki? Thank you for helping.
Jenny. |
Kevin Haney (Windcast)
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Username: Windcast
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Registered: 3-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 12:48 pm: | |
I want to fish in the lagoon, What type of fish are there and what sort of flys should i bring.
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Matthew Campbell
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 3:26 am: | |
Subject: Bonefishing in Cook Islands???
I would like some information about bonefishing in the Cook Islands. Specifically info about time of year, bonefish availability, etc. Any info would be appreciated. |
jen
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 6:52 pm: | |
Subject: Looking to rent a boat
I am looking to rent a boat this summer - Cook Islands. We will probably be staying Rarotonga - and would like to rent a boat for 1-2 weeks that holds up to 6 people. It will be for day trips - not for overnight sleeping. Any suggestions? |
Tore Gustavson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 11:59 am: | |
Subject: Bone fishing information
Planning a trip January 2003 for new bone fishing places in South Pacific. Cook Islands seems to be a possibility. Any feedback is appreciated, also on Mikronesia. |
Matt
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2002 - 9:40 pm: | |
Subject: Aitutaki - bonefish
I'm coming to Aitutaki early March and would like to get as much information as possible about the best locations for bonefish. Any other info would be much appreciated.
Matt (Scotland) |
Andre
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 03, 2001 - 1:57 pm: | |
Subject: Fly fishing
Any suggestions for bone/reef fishing on Rarotonga? I understand Aitutaki is good and will be goin there also, but would like to try on Raro too. Can you make any recommendations? Late February time frame. |
2FLY
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 5:06 pm: | |
Subject: FlyFishing
I am researching a trip to your islands this winter and am wondering if there is a guide book for fly fishing in the islands?
Geo.....................}><> |
cary snyder
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 11:22 am: | |
Subject: fishing
Hello, Im planning a trip there and Im interested in sportfishing when Im there I would prefer large tuna and wahoo over billfish Im trying yo scedule my trip for end of nov. whats the main targeted species at this time of year?I will be bringing a three year old and a one year old .I would like fish with them,whats your policy? finally do I need to make reservations,fora charter or is thier plenty of boats? |
Brent Fisher
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Subject: Big Game Fishing 9-19-00
Big Game Fishing
While in Rarotonga come and enjoy a relaxing trip around the Island outside the reef and enjoy the Sights and the Fishing. The COREY-ANNE is a stable, 26 foot Polynesian style catamaran which incorporates modern safety equipment. She is also the only fishing boat with a glass viewing panel so you can see the beautiful coral and reef fish as you circle the island. Put your camera on the glass and take a unique under water picture. All fishing gear is supplied as is refreshing purified ice water. Your most welcome to bring some beers. Ask the skipper and he will bring some ice to help keep them cold but don’t forget to bring some for him. He likes his dark rum. Pick up from your resort is around 8am and you get back around 12.00pm. The price for all this is only NZ$70p/p. We take groups of four or five fishing but can waitlist you for the next trip if you don’t have the numbers. Or if you prefer to charter the boat for yourself NZ$270. (Max 3 people) Fish caught is shared so you get to taste the catch.
They Say, “Its not what you catch but were it takes you.”, when it comes to fishing. Well here in the Cook Islands you get the best of both worlds. Great catches and awesome sights. An average trip around the island can take between three and a half to five hours and its action packed. In season, the whales will treat you to a spectacular display of majestic manoeuvres that you will remember for a lifetime. The thrill of seeing a Marlin peel your line out and tail walking with your lure imbedded in its mouth will take your breath away.
The Island of Rarotonga is an awesome sight. For the small cost of a fishing trip, compared to other countries, the sight seeing alone is great value. Where else can you get this sort of value for less than NZ$100? Prices start from as low as $65. There are about four major operators so be it your first time or if you are an old seadog, you will love your experience here. As it is such good value you may like to try a few operators as they all have there own little trick to show you. Safety is of great importance to us so we all carry radio, EPIRB, and a selection of flares and various other safety equipment. There has not been any lives lost in the tourist game fishing industry so reassure the land lovers at home you are in safe hands.
If it’s the social side of fishing you also enjoy then make sure you visit the “Fishing club” in Tupapa. For a small fee you can join as a social member and that entitles you to drinks at the local price. This is were you will hear all the “Stories” of the sea, “the one that got away” and “how it use to be”. A few of the stories you will be told by your crew will actually be true so go armed with a good sense of humour and a few jokes as well.
Tight Lines.
Brent Fisher,
bafisher@oyster.net.ck
FISH TYPE & AVERAGE HEAVIEST MAIN
(LOCAL NAME) WEIGHT, KG. RECORDED SEASON
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Barracuda (ono) 14kg 24kg July-Nov
Mahi Mahi 12kg 27kg continuous
Marlin 100kg 280kg Nov-March
Sailfish 60kg 72kg Nov-March
Tuna-Bigeye 30kg 48kg continuous
Tuna-Dogtooth 20kg 57kg continuous
Tuna-Skipjack 8kg 15kg Dec-May
Tuna-Yellowfin (A`ai) 30kg 84kg Continuous
Wahoo (Para) 18kg 54kg July-Nov
Tight Lines,
Working is for people who cant FISH.
Regards
Brent Fisher
Box 880
Rarotonga
CookIslands
PH (682)23356
Fax (682)23354
bafisher@oyster.net.ck |
