About Carpe Diem

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About Carpe Diem
Biography:
I have come back to shooting in the last few years after spending the early nineties in the NZ army, and running round the Otago and Southland hills as a younger fella. I'm into 22 sporting target rifle, deer and goat hunting when I'm not fishing that is...
Location:
The foothills of the Waitak's
Interests:
Outdoors including fishing hunting
Occupation:
General Manager / Consultant

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I'm drawn to the mountains and streams, its where life is clear, where the world makes most sense!

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  1. Desert Rat
    Desert Rat liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : FNG
    Hi Mate - My old hometown! before being forced to live and breathe in Auckland the last almost 20 years (still don't call myself a Aucklander).. Lots of Good guys on here - you'll have fun. RE...
    Liked On: 13-01-2015, 03:44 PM
  2. distant stalker
    distant stalker liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Eel Got My Dog!
    Must have smelt the fear Dundee and come looking for the source !!! Can take you a bit by surprise tho- I know that first hand having fished in Arapuni in the Osprey float tube or belly boat as...
    Liked On: 06-01-2015, 10:49 PM
  3. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Eel Got My Dog!
    Must have smelt the fear Dundee and come looking for the source !!! Can take you a bit by surprise tho- I know that first hand having fished in Arapuni in the Osprey float tube or belly boat as...
    Liked On: 06-01-2015, 03:36 PM
  4. Scouser
    Scouser liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Eel Got My Dog!
    Wearing neoprene stocking foot waders at the time - It was more what you might call "a feeling!!!"color...
    Liked On: 06-01-2015, 03:34 PM
  5. Scouser
    Scouser liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Eel Got My Dog!
    Must have smelt the fear Dundee and come looking for the source !!! Can take you a bit by surprise tho- I know that first hand having fished in Arapuni in the Osprey float tube or belly boat as...
    Liked On: 06-01-2015, 01:57 PM
  6. steven
    steven liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : ruger american vs savage axis
    I don't know on this one I'm torn.. On the one hand I waited and bought a fantastic wood rem 700 with optics that shoots factory sub MOA all day long... So would suggest this if the issue is $ for...
    Liked On: 09-12-2014, 07:38 AM
  7. Scouser
    Scouser liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Change of Address
    Dude that Howa is a badge of honor for you eh! BTW: you're not quite in ladies mile mate so perhaps a Fluffy might be more your style. Bahhhhhahahah :thumbsup: or maybe just a nice mugga char with...
    Liked On: 28-11-2014, 11:51 PM
  8. puku
    puku liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : 30cal hunting projectiles
    In my 7mm I use a 140gr Barnes TSX for up to 100 and for longer shots Amax 162 grainers Combo for me is really useful as the 140's are bang on at 100 in the x ring and the Amax's 2 inches high at...
    Liked On: 28-11-2014, 10:00 PM
  9. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : 30cal hunting projectiles
    In my 7mm I use a 140gr Barnes TSX for up to 100 and for longer shots Amax 162 grainers Combo for me is really useful as the 140's are bang on at 100 in the x ring and the Amax's 2 inches high at...
    Liked On: 28-11-2014, 10:53 AM
  10. grunzter
    grunzter liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Starting out slow... places for beginners
    Wadda ya mean Grant I've seen you and the boys on the 25 at NZDA river head range... let a lone the 50/100 Awesome what those boys do, and well managed and safe on the range too... Let the young...
    Liked On: 29-10-2014, 10:16 AM
  11. HairyLemon
    HairyLemon liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Hello from Auckland
    Welcome fella - nice to see another Jaffa on the forum - looking to escape every weekend you can!!! Plenty of good guys here that'll get you well and truely blooded in the sport.
    Liked On: 28-10-2014, 09:34 PM
  12. ishoot10s
    ishoot10s liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Help please - Remington 700 (short action) Bolt issue.
    Thanks Guys for all the advice especially Shamus and ishoot10s the 223 is booked in and off to the Gunsmith this morning - Thanks to Mike and Dave at Reloaders! for the eyes on and getting it off to...
    Liked On: 28-10-2014, 06:35 PM
  13. Dundee
    Dundee liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Soft baits?
    Might have to find a reason to pop down before the end of summer DD and give you guys a bit of a tutorial and a intro to Flyfishing for you and the family. I trust you've got the family fishing...
    Liked On: 18-10-2014, 02:11 PM
  14. Pengy
    Pengy liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Soft baits?
    Dundee have just re-read your thread and you are doing this at night also. on those really dirty no moon nights before midnight try the following. Next time you are in the fishing gear shot look...
    Liked On: 15-10-2014, 05:51 PM
  15. Scouser
    Scouser liked post by Carpe Diem On thread : Soft baits?
    DD : biggest hint !!! Don't use the swivel clip that close to the lure as it will put the fish down, they've got really good eyesight eh. Use a simple loop knot to tie on the softbait and make...
    Liked On: 15-10-2014, 03:03 PM

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