Derek was knowledgeable, personable and great company! He was friendly, helpful and a great communicator! We had a great time, learnt things about fish we didn’t know and about the history of the Bay of Islands! The boat was great and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Derek! Whether your a beginner or a seasoned angler you’ll be well looked after! We’ll certainly be booking another trip with him if we go to Paihia and NZ again.
We arrived five minutes before time and the boat at crew was ready immediately. We cast off, caught our required amount of live bait, and moved out. Within a few minutes, we were on to a decent-sized kingfish which was welcomed on board and made a fantastic meal that night. Unfortunately for us, and many other anglers, there were so many boats out and about that, despite trawling our way around the coves, the fish were probably full up. The captain tried his level best but the fish were not playing fair!! This is no way spoiled the occasion and we hope to go again later in the year when all of the tourists have gone home!! Thank you for providing such an excellent service, a friendly and engaging Captain who was disappointed for us but who made us very welcome.
We arrived five minutes before time and the boat at crew was ready immediately. We cast off, caught our required amount of live bait, and moved out. Within a few minutes, we were on to a decent-sized kingfish which was welcomed on board and made a fantastic meal that night. Unfortunately for us, and many other anglers, there were so many boats out and about that, despite trawling our way around the coves, the fish were probably full up. The captain tried his level best but the fish were not... Еще
Cheers David! Hope to see you back on the pacific pirate again soon. Pleasure to have you on board.
Tight lines Capt D
Cheers David! Hope to see you back on the pacific pirate again soon. Pleasure to have you on board. Tight lines Capt D
We can’t praise Captain Derek enough for making this 6hr day trip out from Paihia an absolute pleasure for us. We caught our quota of snapper, had a great day out on the water. The boat was easy to ride in, comfortable and spotless! After spending a short time catching our live bait we hit the fishing spots and were not disappointed. Derek has an amazing lifetime of local knowledge, great conversationalist and we were glad we chose to support this local business. We got everything we expected. Thanks Derek, we will be back again!
We can’t praise Captain Derek enough for making this 6hr day trip out from Paihia an absolute pleasure for us. We caught our quota of snapper, had a great day out on the water. The boat was easy to ride in, comfortable and spotless! After spending a short time catching our live bait we hit the fishing spots and were not disappointed. Derek has an amazing lifetime of local knowledge, great conversationalist and we were glad we chose to support this local business. We got everything we expected.... Еще
Thank you Lois, was such pleasure having you both on board. Hope to see you back on board the Pacific Pirate again soon. Tight Lines Capt D
Derek was very knowledgeable about the local waters and fishing available there. He worked hard to make sure I caught a variety of fish. It was good to see he was happy to return any fish not required to the water. He also recommended a local fish and chip shop where we could get our catch battered and cooked for lunch. Delicious! Would highly recommend this trip.
What an amazing experience a dream come true and one ticked off the bucket list.
A awesome memory for myself and my son.
Captain Derek was friendly, experienced and very helpful on board for a couple of amateurs all the way from christchurch. An all round top kiwi bloke.
Would highly reccomend booking with Derek we hope to come again one day! Cheers Capt Derek!
What an amazing experience a dream come true and one ticked off the bucket list. A awesome memory for myself and my son. Captain Derek was friendly, experienced and very helpful on board for a couple of amateurs all the way from christchurch. An all round top kiwi bloke. Would highly reccomend booking with Derek we hope to come again one day! Cheers Capt Derek!