Friday 05.06.2026
Fishing Report
Offshore
Confirmed reports of 20 – 25kg Yellowfin up around the Cuvier pins last week taking live baits while Kingi fishing, and lures with work ups also being seen. We had a Yellowfin weighed in a few weeks ago from the same location so it’s great to see these fish still around. Water temp out wide reported to be between 18.2 – 19.3 degrees in places so not bad for this time of year.
Bluenose and Puka are also being reported when the conditions allow.
Also a few reports are starting to come in of a few Bluefin being caught off East Cape. Can’t wait until they are a bit closer, won’t be long!!
Inshore
The Top 10 Snapper competition went ahead over Kings Birthday weekend with 11 x teams braving the very average weather conditions. Steady fishing from most boats with limit bags being reported. Congratulations to Cole Edwards fishing on “Smuggler” who took out 1st place with a nice 6.27kg Snap and also took out the sweepstake. Check out the club Facebook page for the full results as well as some nice pictures. A huge thanks to Andrew at the Stunned Mullet, and Okuma for once again sponsoring this event.
Please support these sponsors when you are looking to purchase gear as without their support, we can’t run these events. Club members also get a 10% discount from “The Stunned Mullet”. A well-attended prizegiving on Sunday night topped off a great comp.
A nice 21.30kg Kingfish “bycatch” for Mark Franklin who fished the Snapper comp now tops the leader board for the heaviest for that species so far this year.
Good Fishing…
NZ Sport Fishing Council June newsletter is available to read and enjoy – Click here
Mid Winter Christmas Night – Saturday 25th July 2026 (Tickets are available)
The Mid Winter Christmas Party Tickets are available for purchase now! $35 per ticket.
Grab an individual ticket or purchase as a group and we can reserve a table for you and your friends.
Come see us at the office! Or call Caro on 07/8664121 we can take ticket sales over the phone.
Join us for a great night of: Christmas Trivia Quiz with a prize, delicious 2- Course Dinner, a free drink and live music from Phil Hart & Hanna Sharps to dance the night away.
There will also be a $500 Lucky Door Prize thanks to Pete and Dale from Guthrie Bowron
We will have a beautiful Christmas Tree all decorated for the night courtesy of ‘Penny’s Christmas’ (check her out on Facebook).
Christmas Tree Decoration Demonstration
Penny will be at the club on Tuesday 21st July 1-3pm to demonstrate tree decorating skills as she installs and decorates our Christmas tree for our Mid Winter Christmas Night. “This is not to be missed”
A ‘come along and see how it’s done’ opportunity, then stay for a drink and hear about her build up to her Christmas display and what it takes to make it so special.
Mid Winter Christmas Raffle – Drawn
Thanks to everyone who supported the Club’s Mid Winter Christmas Raffle – the Ninja Slushi. Last night we drew the winner at club night – Lucky winner was Ngaire Irwin, congratulations Ngaire.
Committee Nominations are only 3 months away.
As mentioned last week, we ask that you start thinking about how you would like the club to be run! If you are interested in joining the committee and want to discuss more please either talk to Doug or a committee member or email office@mbgfc.co.nz and president@mbgfc.co.nz
With the change in our Club’s Constitution, the committee will consist of 6 members (currently there are 9 members)
4 committee
2 President and Vice President
1 Patron with no voting rights
+ Club Captain (with voting rights) may be invited by the committee
+ maximum of 2 members that the committee can co-opt as per constitution.
Committee members are voted in for a term of 2 years.
The new constitution was designed to have voting for ½ the committee every year.
ie: potentially three people change every year.
We need committee members with skills over a wide range of areas from Fishing to accounting to commercial
Loyalty Points
A friendly reminder to all members that any outstanding Loyalty Points must be redeemed by 30 June. Please note that all unredeemed Loyalty Points will expire and be removed from member accounts on 1 July. If you have any points remaining, please ensure they are used before the expiry date.
Friday ‘Happy Hour’ is Here! Starting today!
Join us every Friday from 3.00pm to 5.30pm for Happy Hour at the club.
$6 House Wine
$7 Beer Pints
Complimentary snacks 5.00pm
Bring your friends, catch up over a drink, and kick off the weekend with us.
We look forward to seeing you at the club!
Plus, we have the cheapest jugs in town! All Day – Every Day $22.50
New Kitchen Menu Exciting News!
Starting Thursday 11th June, Sanil will be launching a new menu, featuring a range of fresh and delicious dishes for members and guests to enjoy.
Sanil has been working hard behind the scenes to create a menu that offers something for everyone, with new flavours, quality ingredients, and a variety of options to suit different tastes.
Whether you’re looking for a light meal, a hearty favourite, or something a little different, there will be plenty to tempt you.
We encourage everyone to come along, support our kitchen team, and be among the first to try the new offerings.
Kitchen Specials this Friday & Saturday Creamy Garlic Prawns with Rice
NEXT WEEK KITCHEN SPECIALS:
Wednesday 10th June Roast Pork veges and salad
Thursday 11th June Club Night Special Indian Chicken Curry
Friday 12th & Sat 13th May Pull Pork Burger with Fries
Weekend Sport on The Big Screen – Lots of options to choose from and it is always good watching on the big screen! Come on down for a beverage or two and treat yourself dinner while you are here!
DHL Super Rugby Pacific – Round 17
Friday 6th June Hurricanes v Brumbies 7.05pm
Saturday 7th June Crusaders v Blues 4.35pm
Chiefs v Reds 7.05pm
NRL – Round 14 – Warriors (BYE)
Saturday 6th June Nth QLD v Dolphins 7.30pm
Sunday 7th June Tigers v Panthers 4.00pm
Sharks v St George 6.05pm
Club Draw – $1300 Brooklyn Black N/C Next week $1400
3 Jug Draws $225 Terry, Angie, Manu
Guest Chook Chucker: Dave Piper – 78 years old yesterday!
#71 Kaye Almost perfect
#86 Karen Almost took her out!
# 7 Manu Money and Chook tonight!
#127 ? Caught the bag not the chicken, very lucky!
