Friday          09.01.2026

Thanks to members and their guests for visiting the clubrooms over the festive season, it has been great seeing you here!

Pin Fish  

Congratulations to Daniel Wilson a pin for his 95.4kg broadbill swordfish caught on 60kg line in sponsors grid Woods Turf.

Congratulations to Matt Gabelich a pin fish for his 15.56kg yellowfin tuna caught on 15kg line back in November, line testing has been done and has been ratified. This was the first pin fish the season for yellowfin tuna, nice fish on a lightish line! Well done Matt!

Junior Fisho’s

Well done to 8 yr old Elias Phillips, bringing in a whopping 14.06kg kingfish for a young boy. Awesome work Elias, caught in sponsors grid Gull Whitianga.

The Eccles brothers Rio 9yrs and Beau 6yrs had a good day on the water with dad on 6.01 with a couple of good albacores 9.8kg and 10.86kg respectively. Caught in sponsors grid Gull Whitianga.  Good work boys.

1^st Striped Marlin for junior Braedon Rogers too small to bring in so T/R caught in grid sponsor Sherriffs Drainage – awesome.

Good to see the kids out there!

Check out our Facebook page and Instagram to see what else has been caught and where! Our social media guru does a great job keeping us all up to date with what’s happening on the water and around the club.

FISHING REPORT

Please let us know of any interesting fishing you have done so we can share it with our members. Email info to office@mbgfc.co.nz  Info for the weekly report is gathered by club members and also provided by Stackattack Charters. A big thank you to those who contribute.

Offshore

The Yellowfin Tuna continue to be caught out wide, albeit mostly small versions in the 14 – 18kg range, with the most popular grids being Woods Turf, GSD Construction, Sherriff Drainage and Richardsons Real Estate. Albacore are also being caught in good numbers.

A few Marlin are also being caught, as well as lost, during the fight. Noticeable is the lack of Skipjack Tuna being reported.

The Pacific Coast Marine and Diesel Tuna Tournament is still wide open with the leading fish being only 22.08kg. This tournament runs until the 17^th Jan so still plenty of time to enter and get in the action.

If you are in need of the weighmasters, please call them on 02102562849. DO NOT TEXT THEM as texts do not come through on the weighmasters phone. You can also call the office on 07 8664121, or call “Gamebase” on VHF channel 61 and they will help arrange weighmasters.

Inshore

Reports of lots of Trevally, Kahawai and Kohe’s around Flat, Black and Danger rocks this week. The Snapper and Kingfish have been a bit hit and miss, especially in the shallows.

The divers are still getting Pack Horse Crays around the edges of the reefs. Flounder and Mullet are still in good numbers up the river.

Good Fishing.

Upcoming Tournaments/Events

Entries are open for the following tournaments, please contact the office for an entry form (078664121 or office@mbgfc.co.nz)

Garmin Trailer Boat – 5^th – 7^th February 2026 (over Waitangi Weekend)

This tournament is shaping up to once again be a huge event, thanks to Garmin and their sponsors! Cash prize money along with some great category prizes are up for grabs.

Thanks to Garmin, the Last Man Standing Draw is a Garmin Electronics Package valued at $5000

And to sweeten the deal, Thanks to Garmin and Dometic we have an Early Bird prize of a portable Fridge Freezer valued over $2000.  You must enter before 23^rd January.  The winner will be drawn on the briefing night.  Those that have entered are already in the draw!

Don’t hesitate you will want to get your entry in! see the office or bar!

Thanks to our Category prizes/sponsors:    2 x $5k Garmin cheques, prizes from Kilwell, Dometic, JL Audio, Daiwa and Yamaha, as well as some cool spot prizes thanks to sponsors Fuel 2U, Whitianga Ice, Whitianga Concrete Pumps, Fish Art, Trophy Hunter, Smith Sunglasses, Just Another Fisherman, Dirty Steve Cleaning Products, Al Brown, Ocean Sports, Opito Salt

Pacific Coast Marine Top Ten Tuna Tournament   13^th Dec – 17^th Jan

Just over a week to go in this comp, the heaviest is still a 22.08kg yellowfin tuna and this fish is definitely beatable!  

Ladies Tournament 24^th January 2026

Have you got your entry in?  There are limited starter packs so if you are thinking about doing this tournament get your entry in to secure your starter pack filled with lots of goodies.

Ladies Blue  1^st Dec – 30 April 

This comp has kicked off with some yellowfin and albacore tuna being weighed last weekend.  A broadbill was weighed this week, so a drop if you are keen could be on the cards next time you are out. Don’t forget if you tag and release billfish fish during the comp, you will get a tag and release t’shirt thanks to sponsors Stoney Creek and Besafe Safety Supplies.

Working Bee

We are looking for volunteers to help put up the marquees for the ladies comp on Saturday 17^th January.  If you can spare an hour or so to assist please pop down at 9am we would really appreciate it.  Thanks! (if the weather is not great, it will be on Sunday 18^th)

Roast Night

Roast Night is back starting from Wed 14^th Jan, we will start with the popular Roast Pork.  See you on Wednesday

Raffles 

Thank you to everyone who supports our club night raffles, unfortunately we have identified a trend of discrepancies in raffle money. We are trying hard to purchase a variety of raffles which are value for money and support the club at the same time.  Just a friendly reminder that the raffle price is $3 per ticket – thanks for your understanding.

Bar Staff Vacancy

We are currently looking for a bar staff member to complement our team, preferably previous experience required and Duty Manager Certificate would be advantageous. If you’re reliable, self-motivated, and focused on great service for our members and guests, we’d love to hear from you. Contact the office on 07/8664121

NZSFC 2026 Nationals shirt orders 

Contact the office before the 23^rd January to secure your order. 

Click on the link to see the 2026 Nationals shirts with pricing included.  click here 

Club Draw - $1500   #1999  Reed van de Laar   N/C         Next week $1600

4 Jug Draws $225.00         Paul, Manu, Fletch, Maria 

“Chuck a Chook” Guest Chucker –   Maria

#42     John O’M                Slight interference… dropped

#133   Lorraine                  Sitter!

#74     John O’M                Redemption!

#135   Ellie                        Spun out of her grasp

#172   Jill                          Straight through the legs

#118                                 Perfect catch

#178   Cooper                   What a throw! far too confident

#38     Mary                       Undefeated at her home pitch