Gidday, I am Capt. Marc Noakes & I have fished the Northland & East Coasts of New Zealand for all of my working life, since leaving school in 1984.During that time I have experience in both commercial & charter boat operations, including three seasons in Kona Hawaii, Cairns Australia & the South Pacific Islands.Heaviest Yellow Fin Tuna 69.2kg 1995.“The Jack Brittain Trophy†Charter Skipper catching the heaviest Marlin on a Lure 1996.“Kohn Trophy†Launch with Heaviest Gamefish 1996.Bayleys Gamefish Tournament most Tagged & Released winner 2003, 2004, & 2006.B.O.I. Ladies Gamefish Tournament winner 2003 & 2006Bill Hall Marlin Classic most Tagged & Released winner 2005 & 2006.Rivieria Giltrap First Equal 2006.B.O.I. Small Boats Tournament winner of both Tuna & Marlin sections 2005.