Fishing, Diving, Clear bottom kayaking, at White Island, Whale Island (Moutohora), Rurima Island and inshore Phantom Charters caters for all levels of fishing or diving expertise.   We are flexible, Trips can be customized to suit your areas of interest, including inshore, deep sea, game, spear fishing, scenic or crayfish diving, snorkelling, kayaking, or just a leisurely cruise.     We pride ourselves on the quality of our Shimano fishing gear and the way we look after it. We own a comprehensive arsenal of fishing gear for most types of fishing including: 6 -Tiagra 80W reels and Offshore Calstar rods 4 -Tiagra 50W reels and Offshore Calstar Rods 3 -Tiagra 50 Reels and Backbone rods 3 -high drag deep water Electric reel braid sets 2 -Torium 30 2 speed braid sets 6 -Tekota 700, 800 braid sets 4 -Ocea Jigger reels and T-curve rods 4 -TLD 15, 20, 25 reel sets 16 -TR200 inshore bottom sets 4 -4500 bait runner strayline sets Most of our expensive anodised reels are protected with our own design of "Boat rash" protection film to keep the reels at their best while in use. The skins are marketed under the trade names name "ReelSkinNZ – ReelSkinnies" .

 

The Phantom The Phantom is an 11m by 4m beam aluminium hydrofoil catamaran surveyed for 18 passengers and capable of 32 knots (60 km/hr). It is powered by two 200hp Volvo engines an duo prop stern legs. We operate Phantom conservatively at a cruise speed of 22 knots and generally keep numbers of passenger below 10 or 12 for your comfort. The huge 5.5m by 4m cockpit gives a stable platform and plenty of room for divers or anglers to spread out. The large sheltered saloon, hot shower and flush toilet help to ensure you have an enjoyable day. Quality Furuno Navnet electronics have been fitted to deliver safe navigation and superior fish finding ability. A live bait tank and ice slurry bin for storing fish ensures your catch is well looked after.

Fishing and Diving from Whakatane  The owners and crew of the fishing and diving charter boat "Phantom" would like to extend a warm welcome you to when you visit Whakatane. Top fishing correspondents have rated the surrounding waters, as New Zealand's best all round fishing destinations, as New Zealand's best all round fishing destination. Phantom Charters have the experience and knowledge to provide all the requirements for a successful trip. Whakatane inshore waters have a wide range of fishing opportunities with the main species available being snapper, tarakihi and kahawai. There are large areas of reef where large snapper can be targeted in shallow water. These reef areas make excellent dive sites and have good populations of reef fish and crayfish. In the deeper water hapuka, gemfish, bass, bluenose and tarakihi are available. During the summer months marlin and tuna frequent the offshore waters. The reefs around White Island are world famous for producing trophy kingfish with many fish in excess of 20kg. Diving around White is spectacular due to the usually clear water with visibility often in excess of 30m. The underwater geography is unique and varied with sheer pinnacles rising from the depths almost to the surface. The geography along with teeming fish life and bubbling underwater vents make this a world class dive site.

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