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You just never know who may book a Fishing Charter in Auckland! Welcome aboard Tracker II to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and Special Advisor to the President of the UAE. Crew of Ray and Sue were able to show these Royal Visitors to Auckland, the very best our great city has to offer.  The weather blessed us with beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures making for a stunning trip down the Auckland Harbour along the waterfront and out into the Hauraki Gulf.  The added bonus too of some really exciting fishing!  We were able to showcase some of the many fish species prevelant in these waters with some great size snapper caught.  Even the dolphins joined in the fun and gave us a great display playing around the boat! Our royal Guest and entourage enjoyed a typical kiwi barbecue lunch of burgers, sausages and salads whilst moored off Waiheke Island.  New Zeala ...

The Team entered for the NZ Nationals Competition held in the last week of February 2012 on MV Tracker II consisted of Ray Phillips, Tony Gale, Phillip Prater and Scott Prater.

Fishing was good and highly competitive in this year's contest drawing good entries competing for the prestigeous awards and prizes on offer organised by the New Zealand Sportsfishing Council Inc.

The Tracker II Team managed great overall results coming in as:-

• Top Team for the Warkworth Gamefishing Club.

Personal results included:-

RAY:

• 2nd Place Section 3 NZ Line Weight Anglers - Snapper on 8 kg Line Section (6.85kg)
• 2nd Place Section 3 NZ Line Weight Anglers - Yellowtail on 8kg line Section (11.057kg)

TONY:

Not having any expectations of extra business during the Rugby World Cup despite the hype - NZ Fishing Safaris kicked off to a real fun start on the opening night.