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| Ben Hart, Striped Marlin, 98.2kg | Gina Titter, Striped Marlin, 94kg | Geoff Herbert, Patron |
Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club Inc.
PO Box 411
Mangonui
0442
Phone: 09 4087374
Email: dbsfc@hotmail.com
If you would like to join the Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club please download and complete the Membership Application form and return it to the address above.
Latest Club News at a glance
8th March 2013
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
| Catch Summary to end March 2013 | |||||
| March-13 | Year To Date | ||||
| Number | Heaviest (kg) | Number | Heaviest | ||
| Blue Shark | 0 | 0 T&R | 2 | 80 T&R | |
| Broadbill | 1 | 183.3 | 2 | 183.3 | |
| Bronze Whaler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kahawai | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.58 | |
| Mako | 3 | 120 T&R | 9 | 120 T&R | |
| S/Marlin | 6 | 135.6 | 17 | 135.6 | |
| Blue Marlin | 1 | 188.1 | 2 | 193.6 | |
| Snapper | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10.78 | |
| Trevally | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kingfish | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.8 | |
| Catch Summary to end February 2013 | |||||
| Feb-13 | Year To Date | ||||
| Number | Heaviest (kg) | Number | Heaviest | ||
| Blue Shark | 2 | 80 T&R | 2 | 80 T&R | |
| Broadbill | 1 | 166.8 | 1 | 166.8 | |
| Bronze Whaler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kahawai | 2 | 2.58 | 2 | 2.58 | |
| Mako | 6 | 65 T&R | 6 | 65 T&R | |
| S/Marlin | 10 | 131.9 | 11 | 131.9 | |
| Blue Marlin | 1 | 193.6 | 1 | 193.6 | |
| Snapper | 1 | 8.4 | 11 | 10.78 | |
| Trevally | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kingfish | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.8 | |
8th March 2013
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
23rd Febrary 2013
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
21st February 2013
Information and rules for the Doubtless Bay Taipa Tavern Marlin Classic are avialable in this PDF.
23rd January 2013
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
22nd January 2013
The results from the Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park Kids Contest are availabe here.
13th January 2013
Photos of the first marlin weighed in at the new ReelRods weighstation are in the Gallery page.
11th January 2013
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
Latest information on the NZFS Petroleum Logistcs Fuel Card is available here.
| Catch Summary to end December 2012 | |||||
| Dec-12 | Year To Date | ||||
| Number | Heaviest (kg) | Number | Heaviest | ||
| Blue Shark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Broadbill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bronze Whaler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kahawai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mako | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| S/Marlin | 1 | T&R | 1 | T&R | |
| Snapper | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10.78 | |
| Trevally | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kingfish | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.8 | |
15th December 2012
Photos from the Reel Rods Kingfish & Snapper Hunt 2012 are here.
8th December 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
7th December 2012
The results from the Kingfish Snapper Hunt competition are available here.
5th October 2012
| Catch Summary to end November 2012 | |||||
| Nov-12 | Year To Date | ||||
| Number | Heaviest (kg) | Number | Heaviest | ||
| Blue Shark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Broadbill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bronze Whaler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kahawai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mako | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| S/Marlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Snapper | 7 | 10.78 | 9 | 10.78 | |
| Trevally | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kingfish | 1 | 25.8 | 1 | 25.8 | |
4th November 2012
Information on the NZFS Petroleum Logistcs Fuel Card is available here.
23rd October 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
11th October 2012
The 2012/2013 Subscription Renewal/Application form is available to download here. Please complete and return it to the address above.10th October 2012
NIWA tagging collaborator and tag supplier, Mahmood Shivji, now has Carol’s track on a dedicated webpage (link below, scroll down to the bottom left icon – a painting of a mako – then click on ‘Track shortfin mako shark migrations’, then click on the link below the image to see the track). The shark has a small satellite tag attached to its dorsal fin which has to be out of the water to transmit.It was tagged on 22 May off Cape Brett and has been at liberty for 141 days.
Main web site
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/
Or to go straight to the mako page, click on Carol on top right to see the track or Carol and Animate to see daily progress. Each dot is the best morning location each day. Some days may be missed.
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/track_mako.html
5th October 2012
| Catch Summary September 2012 - 2013 | |||||
| Sep-12 | Year To Date | ||||
| Number | Heaviest (kg) | Number | Heaviest | ||
| Blue Shark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Broadbill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bronze Whaler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kahawai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mako | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| S/Marlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Snapper | 1 | 10.03 | 1 | 10.03 | |
| Trevally | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
27th September 2012
The latest club newsletter is available here.
Click here for the updated Club Constitution and Fishing Rules
26th September 2012
Photos from the 2012 Prizegiving are here.
25th September 2012
The Report to NZ Sport Fishing Council on Australian National Recreational Fishing Conference is available here.
23rd September 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
23rd September 2012
The 2012 Financial Statements are available here.
19th September 2012
The minutes from the 2012 AGM are available here.
14rd September 2012
Dates for upcoming tournaments have been released.
23rd August 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
10th August 2012
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The latest newsletter is here.
The 2012 AGM and Prizegiving is on the 8th of September at Coopers Beach Bowling Club.
Related documents
9th August 2012
Check out the latest NZSFC fisheries management submissions which are now
online here.
Latest NZSFC submissions are in response to the Ministry of Primary Industries:
Proposed sustainability measures for Highly Migratory Species.
Proposed sustainability measures for inshore stocks.
Proposed deemed value rates for inshore stocks, specific focus on snapper proposals.
Decisions for all proposals are expected before end of September 2012.
28 June 2012
The latest newsletter is here.
Related documents
- Gamefish Tagging News
- NZ Striped Marlin Recreational Catch and Effort
- NZ Sport Fishing Council Newsletter - 22nd June 2012
23rd July 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
9th May 20102
The latest newsletter is here. Includes results for the Ladies Tournament.
7th April 2012
April 21st - Ladies Contest details are available here.
26th March 20102
The Taipa Tavern Marlin Classic was run over the weekend, only one marlin weighed in at 86.6 kg which unfortunately did not qualify. Weather conditions were not favourable so most prizes went as lucky draws. In spite of this all contestants were rewarded for there efforts and went home with either a major prize or a spot prize courtesy of Reel Rods and Shimano. The team from Taranaki will no doubt be back having won the draw for $1000 worth of 4x4 Tyres thanks to Steve Taylor Tyres.
10th March 20102
The latest newsletter is here. Note the new date for the Ladies Tournament.
5th March 20102
Details for the Doubtless Bay Taipa Tavern Marlin Classic on March 24th to 25th are now avaiable.
The Entry Form is available here.
The Rules are available here.
The Sponsors of the tournament are shown here. Please support them.
15th January 2012
Nationals 2012 These begin on Saturday 18th Feb through to Sat 25th Please ensure you contact our clubs coordinator Annette Hall at Far North Coast Guard Radio to register your team and obtain a team number. Ph 09 406 1423, Mob 0272067139, VHF Channel 60 During the contest please report any catches to her asap. Should you require Tags these are available at Reel Rods @ $3.00 ea. Reports during the last week indicate that the marlin are in close from North Cape down to Whangaroa. Also the west coast is fishing pretty well and with settled weather conditions forecast this is the time to go get them. Remember it only costs $25 to enter and you can fish anytime anywhere during the week. Enjoy the day in Doubtless Bay.26th January 2012
The Club Fishing Rules have been updated and are available here.
23rd January 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here.
20th January 2012
The first marlin of the season Club Newsletter is available.
12th January 2012
Contest details and registration form for the Hihi Marlin Classic which is on Feb 16th to 18th are available here.
8th January 2012
The latest NZ Sport Fishing Council Current Lines Newsletter is available here - First marlin of the season
5th January 2012
The Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Kids Contest Report and Club Newsletter is available.
29 December 2011
Due to bad weather The Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Kids Contest is now on the 3rd of January
Contest details are available here.
22 December 2011
Seasons greetings from the Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club.
The latest newsletter is available here.
19 December 2011
The Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Kids Contest is coming up on the 30th of December 3rd of January
Contest details are available here.
2 December 2011
NZ Sport Fishing Council Fuel Card
"The Management Committee of the NZ Sport Fishing Council are pleased to announce that we have concluded an agreement with Petroleum Logistics Pacific Ltd (PLPL) to provide Club members, their families, and businesses with a discount fuel card. The discount rate to start with is 3.9 cents per litre on petrol and diesel at the pump, and 6.5 cents at the BP Truckstop outlets. The cards are usable at all BP locations, Gasoline Alley (GAS) sites, and BP branded Service Stations. A full list of sites is available on the net at www.bpfinder.co.nz."
Please email us or contact a Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club committee member if you are interested in further details about this fuel card.
1 December 2011
New web site
Welcome to the new web site for the Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club. If you have any news, information or photos you would like to contribute to the site please email us or contact a committee member.