As my mate Neil said as he proudly pointed to his Genuine ULTIMATE ROD HOLDER, "Long after price is forgotten, quality remains."

Hi Andrew, just wanted to flick you an email to say how great yesterday was. You really did an awesome job organizing that whole event and I think from there it will grow huge. A lot went into what you did, and I think everyone really appreciated it.  They all seem like such a good bunch of guys.

Vicki and I had so much fun, even though we didn’t have much clue of what we were doing, and poor Vicki got bucked off the ski and took a swim. We are still laughing about that one. We both ended up toast last night. To much celebrating I think.

Small world that Kristy grew up knowing Vic.

I have some photos that we took yesterday of my fish. Not sure if you want them. Just let me know.

Again, thanks from us two girls. We are going shopping at Top Catch and both going to get a cute pick fishing rod each with the prize money.

Cheers Sharlene - South Auckland, N.Z

3/3/2010

22/2/2010

Hi Andrew

Great weekend in Coromandel testing my new Ultimate Rod Holder and fishing gear. Saturday Morning enough snapper to feed our family reunion of 13 people that night….and 5 Kahwai on the smoker for Sunday lunch!!! Sunday morning took my Son out to show him what it is all about…….caught his first ever fish in 30 seconds!!! Not much else for rest of morning…but great fun!

Cheers Trevor Cox - Auckland, N.Z

Hi Andrew, I did well, received the two rod holder kits and it is really a good job. I'll send you some pictures from here as soon as I catch something. Here we fish tigerfish in rivers. We don't have any sea this side of Congo.

Thanks Best regards Fred From Fred Garcao Location - Congo, Africa Date 29/9/2009 Time - 10.52pm

Hi Andrew we got them Wednesday, had Thursday and Friday off and went away with the skis.. they were great! Even managed to catch a few fish for lunch !!! Worked a treat. Had a lot of comments also..i think they may take off here. Thanks :)

From DG, LOCATION - Tasmania, Australia Date 21/10/2009 Time - 1.41am

Hi Andrew,The kit for my Yamaha fitted great, went out Sunday and hooked into a few fish. Keep in touch

From Michael, LOCATION - Tairua, N.Z  Date 19/10/2009 Time - 7.02 pm

Congratulations Andrew. You tru ly have designed the "Ultimate Jetski fishing kit" Today was my first outing and an absolutely awesome day with a great bunch of people. What else can i say. If you own a personal watercraft this is perfect way to discover versatile fishing, combined with all the usual fun. Some people I have talked to are reluctant to spend the money on a quality fishing rig. To those who may be considering trying this relatively new craze, DONT HOLD BACK !!! The "Ultimate Rod Holder" is worth every cent. I cant wait to get back out there. The entire trip including fuel and bait $48.50 ,Clean up took me half an hour tops (still had time to mow the lawns)

Thanks again mate.

Stevo at Woodbine Marine. From Steve Anson, Location - Auckland, N.Z Date 12/10/2008 Time - 8.44 pm

Hi Andrew, I first had a ride go on a jet ski about 14 years ago on lake Taupo, I had been out sailing my Paper Tiger catamaran when I guy on a jet ski asked if we would like to swap for a while,so we did, well after about 10 mins I was getting bored, speeding along, spinning around and doing, donuts etc did not do it for me, I was thinking I would never want to own one!. Anyway he capsized my cat and I was glad to get off the ski and re-right my cat and get back to sailing. Although I was not impressed with Jet skis I do like fishing, and over about the last 6 years of kayak fishing ( and fishing from a 14ft 50Hp Fireball which I have ) had been increasingly pondering the idea of using a jet ski. About 6 months ago I finally decided to get one. My Jet ski is a Turbo 1200 cc Honda 3 seater, It now is kitted out with a depth sounder, small hand held VHF radio, hand held gps ( both mounted on the handle bar on some gutter guard ) a sea anchor, and chilly bin. It is the best fishing option I have ever used, (no more sore bottoms) and very stable, the Fireball and Kayaks are now not getting much use.

Regards from David From David Stewart, Location - Tauranga, N.Z Date - 29/8/2008 Time - 8.03 am

Hi Andrew,Thanks heaps for the rod holder kit, it looks great and fits straight on to our ski. It arrived yesterday so we are very happy. We need to get some rods now and some nice weather on the weekend so we can get out and try it. Hope the fishing here is as good as you seem to have it where you are. Thanks again. Will keep you posted on our fishing trips. Ken Parsons

From The Parsons Family, Location - Taranaki, N.Z Date - 27/8/2008 Time - 7.02 pm

Jetskifishing - thanks for the link , great site. Lots of good info for for someone starting out in this sport, I found the section on rigging out a PWC very useful. I've more or less decided on a Yamaha FXHO160.(unless someone can persuade me there's anything better out there for my needs) Its nearly the end of summer here so I'll hang on and see if I can get an end of season bargain!! Regards Elton From Elton, Location - Wales Date - 14/8/2008 Time 6.51 am Aloha Andrew, I just want to commend you on your wonderful website. I really enjoyed the tons of info that you provided. While surfing the web I hardly found any useful sites that related to jetski fishing. Yours provided the much needed info that made me want to get a jetski and fish with it. Keep up the excellent work. I am seriously thinking of getting into it. I have kind of got my sights set on the new Yamaha FX SHO or the HO.The next thing that I wanna focus on is the fishing setups. I wanna do nearshore / offshore fishing. Locally the skis that I see here have make shift setups and few manufactured setups that do not look as good as the ones you have got on your website. If you could help me, in finding out how I can purchase some of the fishing systems that you featured and or getting me more info I would really appreciate it.

Thank-you Mahalo Eric From Eric, Location - Kona, Hawaii Date - 20/7/2008 Time 2.10 pm

Hi Andrew, I am in Christchurch and have a Yamaha FX140. Whilst launching at Lyttleton one day, an employee of the Coastguard approached me and mentioned that the glovebox isn't the best place to stow VHF Radio's and cellphones, as the glovebox tends to open easily when a ski flips. He said that the Coastguard had owned both Seadoos and Yamahas and the glovebox was unreliable in both models. He also pointed out the importance of carrying a VHF Radio as well as a cellphone, and you can pick up a waterproof VHF radio for $180 from Dick Smith. This guy was experienced with jet skis and I think your readers will benefit from his advice.

Regards Keir Mac Donald

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