Marlin in New Zealand Bay of Plenty

These are serious Marlin down here in New Zealand. Not the size of the grander over near Carins but the Stripped Marlig is an agressive billfish and there are plenty of them. I like the strippers for they are very aerobatic and do not sulk like a Black or Blue. Unlike the Sea of Cortez, the "Bay of Island" is very choppy and if one does not get their sea leg quickly the day is filled with afting. I am with a bloke that makes great gun cases and the other who collected best doubles. There are doubles over here but they are very expensive and rather well used. Next to open fishing opening Duck season is the height of every kiwi's hunting experience. The place is a paradise for hunting esp Red Deer in the roar which starts early March