Specialty:

Game Fishing for Marlin between Tutukaka and North Cape during the game season and then Snapper fishing in the Hauraki Gulf in Winter.

Boat Details: El Donna is a 38ft Pelin Shikaree and has been chartering northern waters since being built in 1979. She has recently undergone an extensive refit and repower. El Donna is infamous for holding the unnoficial record for the heaviest ever Striped Marlin to be caught on Rod and Reel at 243.6kg. Heaviest marlin this 2011 season has been a 305KG Blue Marlin to a 1st time angler.

Accommodation : Sleeps 7 comfortably.

Fishing Equipment / Tackle: All Shimano , including a full compliment of Shimano Tiagra 80W's run on either a choice of Custom Calstar Stand Up or Tiagra 80lb Chair Rods run out of a heavy duty Cyril's Game Chair. Also carries a compliment of lighter Shimano 50W, Shimano Talica and Oceajigger jigging gear, Shimano Stella. Operating Furuno sounders, Lowrance GPS and radar.
Safety Equipment: As per required MNZ standards.Daily Rate $900.00 -1600.00 P/Day depending on the charter requirements and game fishing Vs Snapper fishing in the Hauraki Gulf . Additional charges may apply depending on the nature of charter operations and will be confirmed prior to any confirmed booking.

Trips depart / details Trips depart Tutukaka marina in the summer Months and Ex Waipuna for snapper during winter.2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP FISHING ! ! !

Email or phone direct to secure spots over the 2011 Rugby World Cup . Fishing in Aucklands Hauraki Gulf will be firing right up when you arrive in New Zealand so if you would like to enjoy some hot fishing close to Auckland City then give us a call.