Friday 30.01.2026
Speaker on Deep Sea Fishing Night – TK Offshore Fishing (Tuesday 3rd February)
The Club is excited to host TK and Cam Walker of TK Offshore Fishing on Tuesday 3 February, kicking off at 6.30pm, for an engaging evening of offshore fishing insight, real-world experience, and audience Q&A.
TK will share firsthand stories from their time in deep-sea commercial fishing for tuna and swordfish—covering life offshore, proven tactics, challenges at sea, and the hard-earned lessons that come from operating at the sharp end of the industry.
The night will also feature a practical session on TimeZero forecasting software, the same tools TK uses in his day-to-day offshore operations and within his online programme, The Offshore Crew. This session draws on over 40 years of combined knowledge and experience, focusing on sea surface temperature analysis, offshore data interpretation, and how to use this information to make better decisions and lift your results on the water.
To finish the evening, there will be spot prizes generously supplied by Hunting & Fishing Whitianga.
Free entry – all welcome.
FISHING REPORT
Offshore
The fine weather has returned, and the Tuna are still out there. Good reports this week of Yellowfin, Albacore and Skippies being caught. Congratulations to Anne McIvor on “Caprice” for her 2 nice Yellowfin caught yesterday. Those fish were caught in grids “GSD Construction” and “Bodman fencing” in 250m and 170m respectively. The Ladies Tournament is on this Saturday and with good weather forecast, plenty of fish should be caught. We are still looking for a Marlin to be weighed, so come on Ladies.
Inshore
Reports of some nice Snapper being caught around the Islands, and out on the sand this week. All the usual methods seem to be working. There are a few Mackerel around as well so a great chance to get some of those and have a crack at the Kingfish. One report of some nice John Dory caught at Red Merc while Snapper fishing.
No reports recently from the divers or spearos but with the fine weekend ahead I’m sure they will be out there.
Good Luck Ladies, and good Fishing.
LegaSea – Have a read as to what LegaSea has been up to in 2025 (LegaSea is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NZ Sportfishing Council.)
It was a busy year for LegaSea back in 2025 and they have issued a recap for our members to read and enjoy Click on this link https://dashboard.vega.works/MailViewer.aspx?xlnse3=E609BECD-A9AD-42AE-A810-1846D5766558
Upcoming Tournaments/Events
Entries are open for the following tournaments, please contact the office for an entry form (078664121 or office@mbgfc.co.nz)
Ladies Tournament 31st January 2026
Get your Glitter on and Ride the Tide!
Entries cut off at 3pm today – see the office before then if you would like to enter!
Happening this Saturday, good luck to all the anglers! Julz and Jody have a fabulous array of category and spot prizes. Bring your dancing shoes and don’t forget best dressed costume prize. Rods, Rodeo and Rhinestone! Prizegiving is at 7pm on Sat.
Registration from 11am round the back of the clubrooms to get your tournament and starter bag and Briefing starts at 6.30pm
Don’t forget to get your burley from The Bait Box, 24 Bryce St open today from 3-7pm and Sat 5 – 9am – get the right burley and you might find a disc in it, bring it to prizegiving and redeem a prize! (You need to say you are in the Ladies Comp)
Garmin Trailer Boat – 5th – 7th February 2026 (over Waitangi Weekend)
Not long now to the Garmin Trailer Boat, there are some great category prizes up for grabs, along with some decent cash !!!
Click on this link https://gamebase.co.nz/trailer-boat-tournament-registration/
to submit your online entry, follow the prompts, submit then pay your entry/sweepstakes to the clubs account provided on the entry form.. then you are all done!
Thanks to Garmin, the Last Man Standing Draw is a Garmin Electronics Package valued at $5000
Check out our facebook page in the coming day for category and spot prize sponsors.
Don’t forget to get your burley from The Bait Box, 24 Bryce St open daily from 5 – 9am and 3-7pm – get the right burley and you might find a disc in it, bring it to prizegiving and redeem $250.00 (you need to say you are in the Trailer Boat Comp)
NZSFC Nationals: 21st February – 28th February 2026
Rules for the nationals are in their year book. NZSFC_10_Yearbook_2026_fv2_web-corrected.pdf (See the orange section page 57 onwards)
Attached is an entry form click on entry form here download, complete and email back with payment into the club’s account 03 1578 0038675 00 or pop into the office to enter
Club Website
We are pleased to advise members that the club has updated and reverted to our previous website.
Following a review of member feedback and overall usability, this platform was identified as the best option for both members and administrators, offering improved navigation, clearer layouts, quicker access to key information and resources, and the ability for members to enter fishing competitions online.
We appreciate members’ patience during this transition and welcome any ongoing feedback to help us continue improving the online experience.
The club website can be accessed via www.mbgfc.co.nz
Friday Cocktail Join us this Friday for a ‘Aperol Spritz’
Roast Night Wednesday Roast will be Roast Pork with veges/salad $17.50
Club Draw – $1800 #2590 Martin Payne N/C
Must go draw following numbers were drawn
#1235 Jill Coomber N/C
# 345 Rachelle Proctor – In attendance, Claimed Congratulations
Next week $500
4 Jug Draws $225.00 Robbie, Kevin, Shega, Robbie
“Chuck a Chook” Guest Chucker: Darren
#8 Sue Spun straight out of the fingers
#145 Kerry AB Shirt must have been lucky
#87 Graeme Almost impaled by a bone!
#101 Mary Number 89 for Mary
#174 Karen Too easy
Have a great weekend,
Caro
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