Grunta Hunter
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Printed Date: 07 Jul 2026 at 10:50am
Topic: Grunta Hunter
Posted By: smudge
Subject: Grunta Hunter
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 9:03pm
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Dont worry Grunta I'm just trying to guage interest in this:
The GRUNTER HUNTER July 24 Follow up day August 7 If cancelled due to weather Manukau Harbour & West Coast Counties Sport Fishing Club inc Tickets available from: DKM Marine Belgium St Waiuku OR on the day at Te Toro Reserve from 7.00am – 9.00am $30 Adult $10 16 & under PRIZES FOR 10 HEAVIEST GURNARD OPEN TO ALL
Enquiries: John 027 2327718 or Michael 021 654741 Cancellations announced 6.00pm Saturday VHF Channel 5 ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
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Posted By: Raging Bull
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 9:09pm
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Sounds like a plan, can we drink beer? |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 9:29pm
| Of course |
Posted By: Raging Bull
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 9:49pm
| Sounds like a perfect plan! Better check with the large stone and make sure he is happy with ET becoming a gurnard machine for the day!! |
Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 10:22pm
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I guess she can lower her standards to getting down and dirty on the muddy
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Posted By: Lethal
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 11:47pm
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OMG, what are you thinking Bloulder???? totally disgusting letting her get dirty... RB has no respect for your girl taking her to such a disrespectful environment.... what happens if he wins for god sake, you will never hear the end of it..... Bloody Firemen.... ------------- Thanks for everything you did for us Eric. may you rest in peace, You were one of the real legends of NZ recreational fishing |
Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 11:51pm
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Lethal wrote:Posted By: billfish
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 8:10am
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Consider me contender please Mr Salad Fingers |
Posted By: Grunta
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 8:17am
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Sounds like the kind of comp where I could find myself Smudge! Talk to you further when we get this trip with Damo away. ------------- Online... |
Posted By: Yammieski
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 8:51am
Damn and I thought it was open season on THE Grunta, hehe  ------------- "Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain." |
Posted By: Grunta
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 8:59am
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That's a 'Fail' Derek! ------------- Online... |
Posted By: Seth
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 9:03am
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Think I might do this one rather than the gurnard guru me thinks
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Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 10:48am
| being a sunday I should be keen |
Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 5:00pm
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Yep , I'll be keen on doing this . Will have to try out this new bait my mate Gerald ( Club Matt ) has been using , apparently it works well on the bigger carrots   ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: rocko
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 7:36pm
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Prize,s at stake are?????........
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 11:01pm
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Don't expect a Gurnard Guru comp we're just testing the waters. A good one this year will perhaps see a bigger effort next year.
Neil, if it gets 50 anglers I'll be happy, if it gets a hundred, well the prizes will be better not that they wont be goodies anyway.
It's a CSFC event and those of us running the event will be well known to the regulars here and about
 .With a fail like that Derek - taking the boss' name in vain you may find yourself the 'Celebrity Chef' on the end of a BBQ scraper - I can easily alter the flyer
 .As far as advice on where to fish I think you'll be best following Skoti and his mate Gerald around. What size hook were you trailing behind that Lion Red lure to score that fish??
Be good to see some of the fishing.net crowd there, mind you we're everywhere these days eh!
 Billy, I know you will appear ar one of oour comps one day, man you so have to fish the One Base some time. Good opportunity to check us out.
ET in the muddy, didn't you fish the One Base from ET Boulder? If you consider a name change to Enki Dropa Rig then you and Raging Bull may have a show.
Lethal, show us some mad gurnard catching skills!
Anyways me and the other fulla going to finalise the rules (there wont be many) this weekend at some other fullas place while we drink beers and gaze out over the whitecaps, then we'll kick this off proper like.
Grunta, catch up we will, couple of ideas I'd like to talk about re the site and of course we'll talk dirty about gurnard.
ps a mate of Gruntas and a real top bloke and fisherman, told me of a boat named Gurnard Fkr, really made me laugh and would have been a great name for this comp.
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 9:53pm
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It is time to raise the interest levels in this one. Tickets are for sale for this inaugural event at DKM Fishing & Marine in Waiuku. If it is a problem getting there, tickets are also available on the day at Te Toro. Just remember to be back at Te Toro and in the weigh in queue by 4.00pm. Beer is BYO. BBQ is free. We have a great covered in facility the same venue as our One Base & Ice Breaker comps. Gurnard fishing has been either really good or rather hard. My fellow gurnardophile John Moran and I fished hard from dark til dark for a measly 8 fish each last Saturday, still a good feed, but this time last year we had our limit in only a couple of hours. John gets out a lot and has had some awesome catches recently. My son Matthew and I only caught 4 on Sunday but three were big fellas.
John and I are running this thing and thewre is a reasonable amount of interest locally, be great to see a good show of fishing.netters, if it's a goody we'll ramp it up next year.
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Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 9:58pm
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You going to participate or you land based to run behind scene's Smudge, was hoping to crew with you.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 10:44pm
| I'm fishing it John, there's a spot on my boat for you. We just need to be in earlyish around 2.30 to get the after match happening. |
Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 11:35pm
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Yes will definitly be doing this ( in fact I think I've allready said that in this very thread  ) , will most likely fish with the ol man .------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 2:00am
Sweet, no worries. Can help out in the weighing if need to... or where ever you need a hand ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: landman
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 7:00am
| Smudge you should post this comp in the walk about section as well there seems to be quite a few franklin guys in there that may be interested in taking on the boaties |
Posted By: rocko
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 7:23pm
I submit protest outside has unfair advantage to inner harbour.. we all know the horse carrots live out side the bar .. just kidding..
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 8:59pm
| Good idea Landman I will do that, in fact because land guys are hard core I may post up the wee spot I told you about. |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2011 at 1:29pm
| A mate called me last night, his brother in law caught a big gurnard in the Kaipara on Friday surfcasting, he weighed it at 5.1lbs which 2.3kg. Yikes thats a biggie. |
Posted By: NoobZealand
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2011 at 3:14am
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wow! i havnt caught a gurnad before.... and its gettn to me. how many tickets are left?? can you catch anything from land based fishing?? thanks
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Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2011 at 3:21am
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There should be tickets still available ( I hope so as I haven't got mine yet ! )
And yes you can definitely catch these from land based fishing . ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2011 at 8:11pm
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Yeppp Skoti is right on both counts, a friend of John Morans regularly gets 1kg+ gurnard surfcasting. Tickets available from DKM Fishing & Marine in Waiuku or on the day between 7 and 9 at Te Toro. Any problems with tickets drop me a PM and I can get more!
I'm looking for a good turnout for this comp seeing as no one got their fix at the Gurnard Guru this year. I live right by the venue so I will have a real good idea on the weather, it will take big weather to pull the pin as there is shelter in most winds.
As my friend Rocko says, the best gurnard are generally in the harbour. We've opened it to the West Coast so that if the bar is crossable some may choose to catch some snapper with their gurnard.
Noobzeeland ... I have a few posts on gurnard catching hints or you could subscribe to the on line magazine http://www.nzfisher.co.nz/ - http://www.nzfisher.co.nz/
I have written an article for the next issue.
I'm also happy to give some tips here if you want just fire away...
John Ra ,,,Wefaknis is Weighmaster, I've passed on your offer of help, I'm sure he would welcome some help
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Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2011 at 9:00pm
Top secret photos from an unnamed source show a meeting at a recent function between three well known Manukauphiles discussing some serious gurnard tactics for this upcoming event . Well two of them are , the other one's just hoing into the piss ! ! ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: Ahab
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2011 at 8:04am
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Good chance to try some stickbaits on those fiesty spyhopping carrots! Seth mate, you keen to try under the lighthouse landbased? We've caught some stonkers down there...
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Posted By: Wefaknis
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2011 at 1:04pm
What are you drinking Skoti? looks tasty.... Look at that Carrot Ahab, ive seen Makos do that.... truly evil those westcoast carrots
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 7:33pm
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OK time to get serious, we've even sold some tickets!! This event is only a little over a week away.
Here are the rules:
1 Anglers must present their ENTRY TICKET to the Weighmaster to be eligible for prizes even if not weighing a fish
2 All fish must be caught on a rod and reel 3 Fishing starts 12.01am Sunday July 24th. Weigh in is from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Anglers must be in the weigh in queue at the Te Toro boat ramp green shed by 4.00pm Sunday24th July- no exceptions! 4 Anglers may fish Manukau Harbour or Aucklands West Coast 5 Spot Prize winners must be present to claim prizes 6 Juniors must be 16 or younger on July 24th 2011 7 Only one gurnard may be weighed per angler .If two fish of the same weight are weighed then the first fish weighed will be deemed to be the heaviest 8 Safety is every skippers responsibility. Listen to John Moran give the inside word during his slot on Geoff Thomas' Radio Fishing Show sometime between 7.20am and 7.40am Saturday morning 1476am
Happy to answer any questions you have either here or via pm.
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 3:35pm
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We're really gaininig momentum now, not only have we sold tickets, we've even had phone calls!!!
I have a place on my boat for another angler to join John Ra and myself, PM me if you're keen.
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Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 11:16pm
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Got my ticket yesterday from DKM  Looking forward to this ! ! ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 7:13pm
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OK this is still a goer at this stage!
Just got home after visiting John Moran and he will have the latest on the weather situation tomorrow on his radio spot sometime between 7.20 and 7.40 on 1476am.
The prize list is looking good with some good spot prizes and raffles also doing the rounds.
BYO beers and there will be a complimentary BBQ.
There's plenty of local interest but with sales on the day you never know just how many will turn up. No need to be a gurnard expert, we will be using Channel 5 on the day if you're struggling to catch give me a call and I will tell you what I know.
We know of one boat (Skoti's mate Gerald) who is planning on heading out at midnight if the conditions allow. That's keen!
I'll keep you up to date on here as the day progresses.
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Posted By: bazza
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 7:30pm
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3 Fishing starts 12.01am Sunday July 24th. Weigh in is from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Anglers must be in the weigh in queue at the Te Toro boat ramp green shed by 4.00pm Sunday24th July- no exceptions!
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In my experience a lot of confusion is encountered once 12 am times are
stipulated, as to whether it means just past midnight or just past noon.
Presume it means just past midnight onwards but might be prudent to
clarify.------------- When you cry, feel pain or sadness, no one notices your sorrow .... BUT fart just ONE time !!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 8:21pm
| Fishing starts at MIDNIGHT. 12.00am is the start of SUNDAY. The comp is on Sunday ............................................................ |
Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 8:32pm
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He's a keen man that Gerald !
See ya's there ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: Wefaknis
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 10:19pm
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got my tickets... come on weather :-)
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 4:36pm
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OK it's a goer! Waiuku channel where we launch should be sweet as tomorrow. Had a lot of interest in this today ph been ringing, txting, sweet!
We have a good range of prizes with top three getting a nice softbait set for both adults and kids. Some raffles for the grown ups and spot prizes a few for kids and adults donated by Gerald Muir.
There's plenty of bangers for the BBQ byo beers and a sober driver and we'll be all good! Seeyas tomorrow. Txt Smudge 021 654741 if you got any qustions.
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Posted By: Wefaknis
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 8:05pm
| Game on......... See you at the the weigh in....... I'm off to spot X |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 7:06am
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And I'm off too! John Ra, Susan, Arron and I will be hitting the water in 30mins to catch some huge as gurnard ....
Fishing will be restricted to the Waiuku Channel and the call will be made on Channel to come back home if conditions deteriorate but the channel should remanin very fishable. Good luck to any of you fishing today.
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 7:19pm
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Well it's done and dusted.
What a snotty day. The harbour was beautiful til the tide stopped running and all of a sudden the dreaded wind against tide thingy kicked in. Around lunchtime a quick check on nowcasting peeged the wind at Manukau Heads 47knots peak with an average of 38 knots. So was a little nasty out there.
Winning fish didn't go to a forum member but it did go to a forum boat, congrats ZUKMAN and his mate Lyndsay Russell for a fish weighing 1.18kg.
Nice.
2nd prize and it was no surprise went to Manukau legend John Moran with a fish a little smaller ... obviously. Three Castlepoints ago i could have told you what it weighed but that moment has passed by.
John & Susan Ra fished with me and Arron, unfortunately I couldn't quantify all the boasting by putting fish in the bin and three of us went home without any gurnard. Arron just had to show off by taking out 6th place (Castlepoint memory) and Skoti's dad Barry managed 5th with an identical weight fish which was weighed in earlier than Arrons.
I did manage an unusual catch though ... a stargazer, another pb.... well i have to put some positive spin on it, it was THE ONLY FISH I CAUGHT!!
We ended up with around 40 anglers not too bad considering the extreme weather but hey nobody died and it was all good in the end.
Thanks John & Susan awesome! They even gave a hand at the weighstation giving Wefaknis a hand. Even Craysee turned up even though he is moving house - he will be in one heap of trouble when he got home.
Aluminator ... did you sleep in bro???
Big big thank you to Gerald Muir for donating some spot prizes and of course our sponsor DKM Fishing and Marine in Waiuku.
OK Steve ... you got some pics for us?
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Posted By: zukman
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:43pm
| Great day.Thanks Smudge,John & others.Lindsey was blown away. |
Posted By: Wefaknis
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 3:47pm
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Had a Great day on the water caught a feed for the family
All the kids on my boat got a prize so that made them happy.... and a free
sausage at the end..... Free sausages anyway some pics  Smudge And John doing there thing
  Couple of weird looking fish
 John Ra doing the hard work...... Thanks mate
  And even managed to crack my boat windscreen on the way home.... YAY, dont worry money will fix Cheers Wefaknis |
Posted By: John_Ra
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 5:59pm
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Excellent comp, booking my space again pls Smudge. Thanks a lot for putting wife & I up for the night too... As for the prizes very nice SB outfits up for grabs heard a twin power set up going to one of the young anglers..shot.
That "Grey Spotted Gurnard" was an interesting catch too
Castlepoints were great Thx heaps.
No worries about helping out with weigh in... available anytime
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Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2011 at 5:11am
Congrats to Lindsy for the biggest carrot of the day  A great comp that will no doubt get better each year . Big ups to Smudge and John Moran for putting this together , to John Ra and Wefaknis for their work behind the scales and calculator and to the sponsors DKM and my mate ( generous ) Gerald who gave some prizes from the prize he won at the Gurnard Guru  I had big dreams of winning this comp and being the king of the grunta hunter . Dreams so big I could see them wif me own eyes ......  But twas not to be  Dad did allright with a bang on the kg carrot taking out 5th He might've got 6th or 7th had I not dragged him to the frount of the weigh-in line ( sorry about that Arron , OK not really )5th , 6th & 7th heaviest carrots were all 1kg , Johny Morans 2nd place went 1.13 So who was the F-netter who , on leaving the green shed rrrrrsed over by the gate , getting mud all over his pants/jacket/chilliebin/hands . The lights were off at the green shed and darkness prevailed ... ... I guess we'll never know the answer to that one  ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 29 May 2021 at 6:26pm
 Wow! Here it is from 10 years ago! Not much has changed, I still haven't won it. I used to run this single handed with either Wefaknis or Skoti doing weigh in (the only real work done) and we had no cash prizes.This year I'm going to win it homies and if I do I'm getting a gurnard tattoo to celebrate. Was thinking of something like this ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 29 May 2021 at 6:27pm
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That's a pic I'd need permission to use but if you have some ideas along that theme I'd love to see them. Ohhh did I say I was going to win? ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |