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Fri, 27/01/2012 - 3:00pm — Anonymous

New Zealand Jetskifishing Club - Club Night

  • 7.00 pm Tuesday the 7th of February 2012
  • BBYC, Ara-Tai Drive, Half Moon Bay, Auckland 2012

 

Ultimate Jetskifishing Experience - Bay of Islands 16th to 18th of February 2012

King of Jetskifishing 5, (All jet-ski fishing tournament) 25th of March 2012

 

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Why Fish From A PWC?

Thu, 23/06/2011 - 3:45pm — Anonymous

There are many factors that make a jet-ski a successful fishing craft. Firstly, the turbulence and noise in the water while trawling is minimal. This is possible because the propeller,which is in a housing (impeller) and the exhaust are only a foot below the waters surface. Where as with an outboard motor, the propeller and exhaust are about a metre below the waters surface, which enhances additional noise.

A personal water craft is very easy to manoeuvre, in and out of the surf, which makes for fun times on the water.

Fishing trips can go ahead even when conditions are to bad for a boat, as the jet-ski is designed to ride the swells with ease. Frequently we have ventured in gusting conditions of 35 knots plus, to areas that are sheltered, to take advantage of some great fishing.

If you have an hour or two free in your day, you can go fishing, as there is no crew required. With the large three seater skis, it is no problem to comfortably fish with two people at once.

A personal water craft is easier and faster to clean with only a small area required to store while not in use.

With fuel being so expensive, it is definetly more economical to fuel a jet ski, especially with the performance achieved by the efficient engines in late model skis.

When the PWC is not being used for fishing, you can also have its additional uses,such as skiiing, biscuiting, cruising, picnics etc.

Most important when fishing on your jet-ski opportunity is there to catch plenty of fish in good time, with out all the additional time needed for boat maintenance at the end of your trip.

For more information and an introduction to the sport email [email protected] or come see Andrew Hill at the new Jetskifishing store in Half Moon Bay, Auckland. We only sell the best gear for Jetskifishing including the  full Yamaha WaveRunner series of skis and all other equipment for Jetskifishing.

Rigging a PWC

Thu, 11/02/2010 - 12:25am — jetskifishing

Once your ideal PWC has been purchased,you'll want to get it rigged out for fishing. It is such a versatile craft that your equipment must not be a "permanent" fixture. By that I mean if you want to play in the surf, or take your ski to the lake for the day, your extras ie. rod holders, fish finder, down rigger, safety equipment etc. should not hamper your movement or cause any injury. 

Fish Finders/GPS are a must for the serious jet ski fisherman. They will help determine whether you are fishing over a reef, holes,etc. Generally when targeting snapper on a PWC in New Zealand we use a soft bait fishing rig. Soft baiting  beneficial to fish close to a reef or in the shallows as well as deep water.

Most fish finders come with a water temperature gauge and voltage meter which will give you additional luxuries to fish with confidence.  If working to a budget,  Handheld GPS Receivers are handy to store hot spots for fishing ie. holes and pinnacles on the sea floor. Most quality hand held GPS plotters range from $249.00 NZ Dollars and can be sourced at  jetskifishing.co.nz. 

Rod Holders and Chilly Bin Rigs, this is a fine example of a user friendly system that is installed within 1 minute. This has a great idea of have clips with lengthy cables for rougher conditions to prevent any gear loss. Ideally like this Ultimate Rod Holder system, it will be easily removed, so your PWC can have used for other leisure activities.

 

Safety equipment is a must! As you need to prepared for anything when on the water. Most large PWC's have plenty of storage space so you will have many areas to carry more than necessary. A first aid kit is a vital, floatation vest for each person on the PWC, wetsuit, goggles, extra warm clothing, a tow rope, emergency flare, cellphone , VHF Radio and a McMurdo PLB also available at www.jetskifishing.co.nz. 

Fishing Equipment is down to personal preference, soft bait rigs have proven to work well on PWC's, as the majority of your fishing will be done while drifting. There is many different soft baits available, to date,the Gulps range have given us the best results.

When using soft baits, you won't have the mess you get with frozen bait and the unnecessary preparation time required, to bait your lines. It is definetly worthwhile to also carry a net on board, so you reduce the chance of not landing your fish. Another handy equipment option is a medium sized gaf, for those larger fish that will be difficult to land in your net.  A sea anchor is an option while drift fishing,when needing to slow the drift of the PWC, in faster currents.  

More tips coming soon...

What Type Of PWC?

Thu, 11/02/2010 - 12:02am — jetskifishing

We personally use a Yamaha WaveRunner PWC's ,these are the big 3 seaters, with a 70 litre petrol tank. Yamaha is the industry's innovation leader with being a specialist of marine engines. This therefore goes with out saying, as to which engines you would want to entrust your life with when it comes to tackling the mighty ocean.

Finding the right craft.

When looking for a suitable water vehicle, three most important factors need to be taken into consideration - stability, reliability and fuel consumption. Listed below is an excellent example of a complete set up on the jetskifishing PWC.

Come see us in store for your next jet-ski purchase, we are your newest Yamaha dealer and can sell you the WaveRunner that meets your lifestyle.

With our knowledge in this specialist field, we offer the best advise and service, at a friendly one stop shop. Added for your convenience, we stock all your fishing requirements available in one store, including Daiwa, Shimano, Berkley, Gulp, Sharkskin and various other quality brands.

The new Jetskifishing YAMAHA SHO (2011)

PWC 1812cc 4-stroke

This was chosen because of my past experience of hundreds of accumulated hours on the water. Also for the renowned Yamaha reliability and service agents throughout the country should there be a fault. The huge 70 litre fuel tank is a bonus, as I get over four engine hours riding on a good day. Also with the latest NanoXcel hull, it is extremely stable when drift fishing or in rough weather. I looked at options for fishing accessories for personal water crafts and found nothing practical available. This prompted me to develop the "Ultimate Rod Holder" kit, this is practical and could allow other people interested, to enjoy this style of PWC fishing.

The PWC

Is a 2011 Yamaha WaveRunner, 1812cc, stock standard 3 seater SHO Cruiser model, this comes with plenty of storage up front and also under the back seat. After previously riding an FX HO and discussions with the team at Yamaha NZ, I decided to obtain the necessary fuel statistics with the supercharged 1.8 engine for some long range adventures. The advantage with the WaveRunner include the no wake mode and cruise control. The SHO  has amazing performance yet can be very fuel efficient when not on open throttle! With great torque an excess of 210 plus horsepower to accomplish my out wide trips with plenty of excitement. On a WaveRunner I can go ahead with trips that would be questioned in a smaller boat in most weather windows... Power is instant!

Trailer

DMW single axle multi roller with guide poles and the optional retractable  jockey wheel.

Fish finder / GPS

Raymarine A50D, this was chosen because of its clarity, ease of use and the fact that it is semi water protected. The transducer is fitted in-hull of the ski and display on the dash with a custom stainless bracket mounted at the factory drinks holder, so no additional screws have been fitted. It also has a large viewable display etc so one can quickly check fuel usage and speed. I will be installing another battery, to be fitted near the original. This so the fish finder has a dedicated battery to ensure the Yamaha will start and not run the main battery flat.

Ultimate Rod Holder

From measuring the fall away from the back of the ski to where I intended to sit while fishing, this is a product available online and also at the Jetskifishing store, located at Half Moon Bay, Auckland. With two angled rod holders and three extra straight up and down, being used for a net or gaf. The "Ultimate Rod Holder" and fittings where designed so they can be easily removed within 1 minute, for general PWC fun. You will have no fish smell associated with your PWC, as the Igloo 68 litre marine white chilly bin is removable for washing etc. Another great accessory is the Ultimate Bait Tray, a quality fabricated stainless tray to hold a large tub of Gulp Alive soft baits and any light tackle at your closest convenience while fishing.

Ultimate Catch Bag

For those large catches we recommend the Ultimate Catch Bag, this keeps the fish in cool condition in the insulated catch bag, specifically designed for Jetskifishing. Complete with straps to attach to harness points on your ski, means your fish can be transported back to base in the best condition.

Tackle

I use Daiwa rods & reels with soft plastic baits, but when targeting King fish or large Snapper I have a Daiwa Monster Mesh with the Saltist 30T reel. I also use  Berkley accessories for tackle, along with the Gulp soft bait range . Top Catch, Half Moon Bay, where I am now based with the Jetskifishing store, supply the terminal tackle and the additional tackle is stored under the rear seat. I have just completed the latest innovative Jetskifishing accessory the Ultimate Reel cover, designed to reduce salt spray while traveling on my fishing adventures.

Extras

Also under the seat is a standard Fire extinguisher tube, long with  a flares for safety. I also use a Mcmurdo Personal Location Beacon which is also attached to my vest for absolute emergency when needed life saving assistance (available on our website) There is also an Eveready Dolphin lantern stored in the forward hatch with a Raymarine Ray101 VHF attached to my vest. The WaveRunner is fitted out with LED navigation lights for riding to and from adventures in low light.

The navigation lights are conveniently operated by a waterproof switch installed in the glove box. Also in the glove box area is the CTEK battery indicator which has a battery charging port for easy access to maintain battery levels while the ski is not in regular use.

My drogue sea anchor is stored just under the rear seat and normally out of the way, this is clipped onto the ski rope loop by a stainless steel caribbean clip, to reduce drift speed, only if required. My Cell phone is stored in a waterproof dry case specifically designed to withstand depths to 6 metres, (I hope I never need it that far down) and is usually attached via the lanyard to myself.

As you can see I have done just about all I can with the Yamaha to make my fishing experience comfortable and safe, I chose a Yamaha PWC as I like the solitude of the water after a busy week, I can launch and retrieve it by myself, use it for small game fishing and hunting snapper, kingfish etc. The beauty of my Yamaha is I can very quickly convert it to tow a wake board, water-skiers, or just go out and cruise or have fun wave jumping. It is versatile, very economical and fun as well as multi purpose. The whole family can enjoy your fishing platform. It comes into its own when fishing soft baits and white water, why spend hours getting to where you want to go by paddling a Kayak, when with a Yamaha you can get there first and be home with a feed of fish while the others are still thinking about the long journey ahead. Enjoy the Yamaha fishing experience as I have, with the easy life of jetskifishing.

Any New Zealand clients after the best advice and products for Jetskifishing contact me to test ride and purchase a WaveRunner at Jetskifishing, Auckland PH 021 864 560.