Stories from the Kids

To the right is a photo of David with the Minstrel taken recently at the Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club Kid's day.  Unfortunately the weather wasn't that great but the kids all enjoyed some fun with the Minstrel

And to the left a photo of Maddison Fowlie who was the September winner of a Rod & Reel

Now here is a letter from Ryley - April winner of the special Hiwi the Kiwi Rod & Reel donated by Kilwell

Thank you for my new fishing rod, I REALLY like it! I was sooo excited when I found out I had won it! I hope I can catch lots of fish with it!

From Ryley Eder

Age 7

Good on you Ryley - we hope you catch lots of fish with it too

STORIES FROM MAUNU SCHOOL

The Mighty Fish

Eeerk… My line zoomed out to sea. I tried to tighten the drag but the fish was too powerful. Snap! Suddenly my line broke free from the jaw of the Mako shark. I whipped another hook on desperate to catch the mighty Mako. As soon as my bait landed in the icy, cold water I felt a tight tug which turned into a mighty heave. But it wasn’t enough to stop me. I pulled with all my strength.

Then out of the deep blue a fin the size of California shot out. The Mako was thrashing around like a wild baboon. Was this it? Was this the shark I’d been waiting for my entire life?

Zak Botica (Room 1) - Year 6

The Barracuda

Splash, splash, went the salty sea water that was tickling our boat’s sides. The Rangis con zoomed through the rough water at an amazing pace. Dad suddenly slowed down and said, “This is the perfect spot.” Sure enough our G.P.S. screen was filled with animated fish.

I leapt out of my seat and climbed like a monkey up to the bow. I put the anchor and sped back to collect my dark blue, black and silver rod. Dad cleverly tackled and baited both his and my rods. I leant back and let the reel fly. Plop. The bait hit the water and then disappeared into the deep blue sea.

Suddenly my rod began to tingle, and then felt as heavy as a barrel of lead. I gave a shout and pulled with all my might! Then I found myself flat on my back. Dad was standing there struggling to hold a strange looking black fish in a net. I gasped. It was a King Black Barracuda. They are very rare but also dangerous.

Dad and I got into our diving gear as quick as a flash. We jumped into the icy cold water and gently let it go. I was relieved when it was over because they have such large teeth. Dad and I were quite disappointed because we came home empty handed. But that was quite an adventure!

Courtney Matich (Room 1) - Year 5