Nick-UK
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   Nick-UK liked post by makka On thread : Sea shore fishing

   If you approach Kahawai in the same way you approach seabass back in pomgolia then you will have a great time. I would imagine that if your into LRF like a lot are in the UK then you will have a...

   Liked On: 08-12-2023, 08:15 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by Mistral On thread : Sea shore fishing

   Kahawai make beautiful sashimi, more highly regarded than snapper on our boat! Trevally is best, but it's easy to pick up a Kahawai, often from where we've put the anchor down for the night.

   Liked On: 08-12-2023, 08:14 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by stingray On thread : Sea shore fishing

   Pm me when you have dates etc, I’m based in the Nelson. Bit short on leave days so Monday to Friday are out but could show you around over a weekend.

   Liked On: 04-12-2023, 07:00 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by NGDave On thread : Sea shore fishing

   Hey Nick, I first visited ( from Australia )the mighty South Isl in 1986 to hunt Thar & Chamois. I fell in love with the country & the people. It took another 35 years to finally make the move... I...

   Liked On: 04-12-2023, 07:00 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by 11mms On thread : Sea shore fishing

   Kahawai are fine eating. 8kg is pretty light line for most of the surf/rock casting I do (qutie a bit of a ways north!), and with a short rod you're going to have trouble casting out behind the...

   Liked On: 02-12-2023, 08:48 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by DAS66 On thread : Bow Hunting trip from UK

   In adition to advice above - also make sure your walking boots are spotless and shake any seeds out of your tent, and clean your tent pegs. Other than that your archery kit will take any SI animals...

   Liked On: 28-11-2023, 09:41 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by 11mms On thread : Avoiding 1080

   Anywhere any poision has been used should be signposted at every entrance for at least as long as the witholding period after the operation. Not used in national parks? ha-ha. The government loves...

   Liked On: 12-10-2023, 10:14 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by moosemeat On thread : Hunting Permits

   I picked a car up at Hokitika airport and dropped it at Christchurch airport no worries 8 days $750 not crazy expensive!

   Liked On: 06-10-2023, 09:34 AM

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   Nick-UK liked post by MB On thread : Hunting Permits

   Forget public transport!

   Liked On: 06-10-2023, 09:34 AM

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    Nick-UK liked post by longshot On thread : Hunting Permits

    There aren't many areas you can get to by train but Arthurs pass as mentioned is one. If you wrapped the goat in a blanket and bound the blanket with cord, it wouldn't cause any drama as long as it...

    Liked On: 06-10-2023, 09:34 AM

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    Nick-UK liked post by grandpamac On thread : Paper topo maps

    Good point. Our dip angle (angle that the magnetic lines meet the surface) must be quite steep as well We are quite close to the south magnetic pole which is southwest of NZ in the southern ocean and...

    Liked On: 26-09-2023, 09:19 AM

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    Nick-UK liked post by Happy Jack On thread : Paper topo maps

    Actually Northern and Southern hemisphere compasses are balanced different so a Northern one may end up with the needle touching the housing and therefore not working properly when used down here.

    Liked On: 25-09-2023, 08:11 PM

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    Nick-UK liked post by Husky1600#2 On thread : Paper topo maps

    I cant stand digital maps! Paper for me all the time. So much easier to see the whole picture rather than rubbing your grubby, bloody fingers over some tiny arsed bloody screen to try and figure...

    Liked On: 25-09-2023, 08:09 PM