Bonze New Zealand Marlin Skins LIVE UPDATES
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Topic: Bonze New Zealand Marlin Skins LIVE UPDATES
Posted By: Imortal2
Subject: Bonze New Zealand Marlin Skins LIVE UPDATES
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 7:37pm
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New Zealand's best Marlin Tournament is back. Now held at a new permanent location being Whitianga, we see this as being a ripper come back tournament now and in the years ahead. Along with some of the original sponsors from previous tournaments, we have a host of new and exciting sponsors that are very generous and very keen to be a part of our tournament. For the anglers that have fished this you know there is not a dull moment during the tournament and a lot of AWESOME prizes. For those who have not entered previously I guarantee you will walk away wanting to come back the following year. Sponsors include: Bonze Lures Wild Buck Epic Charters Glass Art NZ Fishing News Mercury Bay Gamefishing ClubW.S Laurie&Co Bradley Smokers Club Marine Insurance Costa Pursuit Charters ( Early Bird Prize ) Sportsworld YEEHAA Hunting & Fishing DKM Fishing & Marine Hooked ON Fishing & Hunting Top Catch Swordfish Marine Ltd GO FISH  Entries and Tournament rules can be downloaded at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14601267/Bonze%20Skins%20Entry%20Form%20%26%20Rules.pdf" rel="nofollow - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14601267/Bonze%20Skins%20Entry%20Form%20%26%20Rules.pdf Or for more info check out http://www.facebook.com/bonzelures Hope to see you there!! Bonze & Mark |
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 7:41pm
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mate, I was in till I saw the location, good luck I loved the comp when we did the last one. ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: carlostairua
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 9:16pm
Just quietly the best move Bonze could make basing it from Whitianga - especially during that week which is usually pretty hot down here. Looking foward to it and a good old piss up on the last night which just happens to be my birthday  chur!Sure it will be well supported by plenty of people on here
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Posted By: Merlin the marlin
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 9:36pm
| Are you fishing this Carl. I'm keen to fish if i'm not at sea. |
Posted By: the angler
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 10:45pm
| man that looks awesome could do a few days in whity then head to waihau. roll on feb |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 7:24am
DAMM!!!! not a lot of thought went in to those dates Exactly the same dates as Whangamata Classic ( which is now the biggest game comp in NZ) -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Tone E
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 7:29am
| Sounds good but the $1400 entry fee is a bit rich for this scrooge. That and the location doesn't work for my slow boat sadly |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 9:03am
DAMM!!! Not alot of thought went into that post.
 Whanga Classic is the 14th - 16th Feb, confirmed it over the phone to make sure. So gives you plenty of time to recover and gloat to your mates of taking home a heap of cash.
Its only $800 with an OPTIONAL entry of $600.
Hope this clears a few things up.
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kaveman wrote:Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 10:51am
for those who have never done this comp, it is a lot of fun, hey Imortal, I still have that bottle of Pepi Lopaz on the boat still unopened.......do you remember the Joke that won it This one is to far for me to come mate, good luck with it ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 12:49pm
------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: swordfishsteve
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 6:30am
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Well done Bonze, Should be another great contest to sort out the men from the boys, and a fantastic location at the right time of the year, to catch all those big Blues on their way down to Waihau Bay for the Nationals, time to dust off the 80W and pay a few bills with our winnings  See you all there then! ------------- REEL REPAIR GUY - Swordfishsteve, That Is Who I Am and That is What I Do : See More At :www.reelrepairguy.co.nz |
Posted By: Double Shot
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 8:24pm
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Hmmm yay for me I'll be in NZ, might have to sort a crew and hit the water, thank god for the house at Cooks... ------------- 70ml of 90deg C water pressurised through 13g of roasted finely ground tamped coffee for 25sec's to make a distinguishing sensory hit called a Double Shot |
Posted By: bite
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 8:55pm
is that $800 or $ 600 with gas thrown in  with the beer ,i need a job
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Posted By: swordfishsteve
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 9:25pm
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Hey Craig What happened to the 70 Vs reels you wanted filled/serviced? cheers steve ------------- REEL REPAIR GUY - Swordfishsteve, That Is Who I Am and That is What I Do : See More At :www.reelrepairguy.co.nz |
Posted By: Double Shot
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2012 at 9:29pm
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Sold them mate, then got a call with 45 mins in which to be on my way to the airport, have been away for the last 6 weeks... I look at Rainbow Runners, GT's, Long Toms and all sorts of other fish everyday damn day and I can't fish for them...can't wait to get home... ------------- 70ml of 90deg C water pressurised through 13g of roasted finely ground tamped coffee for 25sec's to make a distinguishing sensory hit called a Double Shot |
Posted By: swordfishsteve
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2012 at 6:29am
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Ok cool Craig, just wanted to make sure you did not get lost, sounds like you are in the tropics somewhere? Kiribati / be patient grasshoper, the marlin will turn up here shortly , then you will be ready! steve ------------- REEL REPAIR GUY - Swordfishsteve, That Is Who I Am and That is What I Do : See More At :www.reelrepairguy.co.nz |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 5:09pm
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Hey guys, Very pleased to have had the first few entries come in for the tournament, bloody good stuff. Don't forget to get those entries in for the chance at the early bird prize on Pursuit charters. Its going to be a cracker tournament Cheers |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 7:44pm
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Hey all, Not to far away from the start date of the tournament, Hope all your gear is ready to battle the big blues and stripes, and have got big shoulders to raise the big cheque at the end of a successful tournament. ( Along with some MEAN daily prizes ) Going to be a cracker Remember early bird entries close on the 30th. Look forward to meeting all of the forum members that are fishing. Cheers Mark Sponsors include: Wild Buck Mercury Bay Gamefishing Club W.S Laurie&Co Bradley Smokers Club Marine Insurance Costa Pursuit Charters ( Early Bird Prize ) Sportsworld YEEHAA Hunting & Fishing DKM Fishing & Marine Hooked ON Fishing & Hunting Top Catch Swordfish Marine Ltd GO FISH |
Posted By: segador
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 11:07pm
| Anyone want to sponsor segador into the comp to broke still paying that big ***** off go halts in the winnings haha |
Posted By: mongreldog
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 2:08am
| cant wait il be there .....so excited!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: swordfishsteve
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 6:16am
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Yes Team SwordfishMarine will be there with my spinning lures, and negative magnetic field hook rigs, bound to catch nothing as I Do not own any Pakula Lures or Dojo Hook rigs eh!!
------------- REEL REPAIR GUY - Swordfishsteve, That Is Who I Am and That is What I Do : See More At :www.reelrepairguy.co.nz |
Posted By: crisp
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 9:49am
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I think Mr Pakula is entering this comp |
Posted By: YeeHaa
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2013 at 2:54pm
only couple weeks to go. nice cant wait to get there for this Comp -------------   WWW.YEEHAA.CO.NZ (09)5705058 30 Jellicoe Road Panmure |
Posted By: Rockstar from Mars
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2013 at 3:31pm
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Looking forward to cashing a couple of cheques..... ------------- Winning..... |
Posted By: YeeHaa
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2013 at 9:37am
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Check out some new lures from bonze ready for this comp!!! http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/new-season-bonze-at-yeehaa_topic87579.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/new-season-bonze-at-yeehaa_topic87579.html They look amazing and they are ready to catch you that winning fish ------------- WWW.YEEHAA.CO.NZ (09)5705058 30 Jellicoe Road Panmure |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2013 at 10:20am
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Ill be fishing with Adam on his boat cant wait five days on the sea mean!!!The weather looks bit shiiite though doesnt it..... ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: skip68
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2013 at 11:20am
| Can't wait - Team Bill Collector!! Was hoping to sneak out on Wednesday for a bit of a recky, but as you say forecast not too good at all!! Thought these easterlies may have eased up by now? Guess it will sort the boys from the men!! |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2013 at 12:05pm
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Will they even hold the tornament/ There is sorting the boys from the men and there is unfishable and 25 east or se up that way will be stay on the berth material haha for even the hardest fishos! ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: fsholc
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2013 at 6:38pm
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Forecast updated at 17:25 Sunday 3 February (Pacific/Auckland local time)
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Posted By: fsholc
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2013 at 6:39pm
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weather starting to shape up for the comp!!!! see all you guys down there
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Posted By: swordfishsteve
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2013 at 8:27pm
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Yes Team Swordfishmarine will be there, catch you all for a cold one at the weigh station, good luck and prickly hooks, Steve ------------- REEL REPAIR GUY - Swordfishsteve, That Is Who I Am and That is What I Do : See More At :www.reelrepairguy.co.nz |
Posted By: segador
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 2:32pm
| get u guys amped up two big blues dropped at the hook last couple of days apparently heaps of fish around not entered but will see u guys out there gd luck luke pik me up on 61 u can tell me were all the fish are haha |
Posted By: fsholc
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 2:35pm
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haha with your skills mate you can teach me how to tow some skippys |
Posted By: segador
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 2:37pm
| sweet as just dont let bonze find out |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:28pm
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Is it 730am thurs yet?????? Any word from organisers as to confirmed numbers to date? Kaveman will you be on duty mate be good to see ya on fri! ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:39pm
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You fishing this TT, good luck if you are, a great comp with great guys.
opps just seen you are mate good luck any ways. ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:46pm
Not doing it Beni, decking for Nautigirls at Whangamata saturday and got Whanga Classic end of next week. Good luck dood ------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:48pm
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Yeah BA fishing on a mates boat "black label" other mates heading up too on jans decision so gonna be a fun weekend! Pretty laxy fishing hours though unlike the standard 15+ hour days we used to. ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: YeeHaa
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:51pm
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Just checked all my Bonze lures and will start sharpening some of the hooks tomorrow the weather looks good for it and the boyz will put a starter pack together tomorrow as well for the comp. ------------- WWW.YEEHAA.CO.NZ (09)5705058 30 Jellicoe Road Panmure |
Posted By: segador
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2013 at 9:59pm
| Go team yeehaa my money's on u dnt let me down |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2013 at 10:10pm
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Anyone got any info on Team numbers ?? ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: BountyHunter
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 8:02am
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21 teams. Weather conditions look great! |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 10:37am
| Hey guys streaming live from the skins base. Keep checking back in for hookups and caught fish along with the odd picture. |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 10:39am
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So far we have had 1 Striped Marlin tagged - FREE FLOW Swordfish Steve battling one now been on it for a while. Few dropped already.
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Posted By: BountyHunter
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 11:03am
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Thanks for the updates. I'm supporting Bounty Hunter, hopefully I'll be there with them on Saturday.
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 11:11am
| Steve dropped fish at the boat, wasnt the happiest of calls over the vhf. BUGGER. |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 11:16am
bugger should have used magnetic hooks then
go nail another Stevie a good man never gives up, good luck, ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 2:14pm
| THE CRANK just lost one at the boat. |
Posted By: Mercy
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 3:00pm
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Thanks for the updates Imortal!
Has the action been in one area or all over the place?
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 3:21pm
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Ok 2 boats hooked up at the mo. 1 on Thunderstruck and maybe one on Yeehaa Keep ya posted
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 3:40pm
| Thunderstruck just boated nice striped marlin first for the angler. Awesome stuff |
Posted By: riga
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 3:43pm
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Sounds like the fishing is pretty good for 21 boats. Good job imortal - keep it up please
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Posted By: Bugzy
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 3:47pm
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Nice! ------------- Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 4:58pm
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Ok so end of day one with 1 tag to FreeFlo and one to weigh on Thunderstruck. A few lost and after some time too. Catch you up tomorrow. Mark
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Posted By: BountyHunter
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 5:45pm
| Bounty Hunter a T&R after cut off - first for angler. Not on the board, but warmed up for tomorrow! |
Posted By: Tongan Terror
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 8:44pm
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What did weighable fish go? ------------- Dont get huge get massive |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2013 at 10:48pm
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Hi guys Just back from a night of celebrations at the club. Check out todays report here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.381700638594243.81945.278834355547539&type=1#!/bonzelures" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.381700638594243.81945.278834355547539&type=1#!/bonzelures Looking good for an action packed day tomorrow.
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 9:56am
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Day 2 is underway and already some early action. The team on Game As (Rockstar from Mars) Has tagged a nice stripy and opened the scoring for the day. Stay tuned for more action soon.
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Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 1:06pm
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Nice one Brian ( you using those magnetic hooks mate?????)
------------- www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 1:06pm
| mad max just boated a nice one. |
Posted By: Jetfish
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 4:45pm
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Let it go bro. |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2013 at 9:02am
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Check out yesterdays report here https://www.facebook.com/bonzelures?ref=hl" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/bonzelures?ref=hl All 24 boats are back out there today and it is wide open with all the pot of money up for grabs!
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Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2013 at 9:45am
| The first fish for the morning goes to the team on Game Az (Rock Star From Mars) tagging a stripy to put them in the lead with 200 points. |
Posted By: YeeHaa
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 11:04am
Big congratulations to the GAME AZ boys! and the SKIPPER (Rock Star from Mars)!!! Big thanks to Bonze and the team who ran the great comp! Will do it again next year! ------------- WWW.YEEHAA.CO.NZ (09)5705058 30 Jellicoe Road Panmure |
Posted By: Imortal2
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 4:43pm
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Hi guys Sorry for our lack of reports. Our internet connection didn't play ball. A big thanks to everyone who came and all the sponsors who mate things possible. Also a big congratulations to the crew on Game Az for taking out the tournament and becoming the 2013 Bonze Marlin Skins Champions and showing that you don't need a big boat to take it out. A full report is up here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.383690461728594.82181.278834355547539&type=1#!/bonzelures" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.383690461728594.82181.278834355547539&type=1#!/bonzelures We look forward to seeing more of you guys down there next year.
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Posted By: Tone E
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 6:22pm
| Naaa true... you just need a boat that does more than 10 knots |
Posted By: Dead Ant
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 8:43pm
| Sounded like a great tournament over the radio. Well done to the organisers on a great tournie |