Captain Bucko's Bay of Islands Fishing & Diving Adventures

With three generations of boating history in the bay, Captain Bucko has a local knowledge that is second to none. His instinct for locating fish is reinforced with the years of experience handed down to him by his ancestors. Be prepared for more than just a fishing trip!

The Captain is a renowned local character and will regale you with tall tales and fishy jokes. His jovial personality makes for an enjoyable days fishing. His wish is that you will leave happy with what you have seen, heard and done on your day in the bay.

Captain Bucko is a kingfish and snapper specialist who can show you great fishing and diving all year round. He caters for all anglers and divers. Men, women, and families.

Join Captain Bucko for an unforgettable Eco Experience. Often seen in the unique Bay of Islands are bottlenosed dolphins as well as common dolphins.

The vessel is a 7.5m Yamaha craft with 140HP Vovo inboard engine. It has a cruising speed of 18 to 20 knots and onboard toilet. All rods and bait supplied free of charge. Dive gear available in all sizes. Departs Paihia or Russell wharfs.

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8th November '07: Looking for some handy hints and tips. Check us out on You Tube. Simply click on the links.

26th June '07: This little critter was making our kingfishing hard (Shark not the Boy) - we would have our hook ups and then if it was a GREAT fish, that we are used to catching here, this beast would have at it.....only one thing to do...TAME THE BEAST!!!!......BUCKO STYLE!!!!

20th June '07: Check out the Updated Gallery

7th August '06: GONE FISHIN...Tune In this Saturday (12th August) on TV3 at 5.30pm to see plenty of Kingfish action...with none other than Grahan Sinclair and yours truely....GREAT FISHING!!!

28th June '06: Kids often say things at the most inappropriate times...like when you have been fishing all morning, you have had a few 'hook ups' but your still looking for that fish with your name on it...then they say it...

"Dad...I think of got a fish"
"Just leave it down there...if the fish is hungry it will take the bait"
"But I think its on there already...." - Then all you hear is screaming of reel that translates: "damn that's BIG"

14th June '06: New feedack has been placed...Check it out!!!
28th April '07: There is just something about kingfish that will always bring a smile to my face! And as you will see here, the people that smile just as much as me are people that catch BIG FISH with ME!!!

Bucko.

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