Another great day for the ladies on Rowe'De'O in the light tackle International Yellowtailil tournament. Faith, Jo and Charlotte providing the goods on a challenging New Zealand winters day! Thanks to Brad and Logan for dealing with these ladies, we know it can be a tough task 👌 this tournament has been going for 55 years, thanks to the incredible, legendary Bay of Islands Swordfish Club (Inc) ❤️❤️ #lighttackle#kingfish#northcapecustom43... See MoreSee Less
Bullsheet from day one of the Totalspan International Yellowtail for anyone who wants to have a read 🎣 The fish to beat is a 24.5kg kingfish caught on 6kg line by Charlotte Rowe on the NorthCape Custom 43 😎 ... See MoreSee Less
Day Two Highlights from the Kings Birthday Weekend 6kg Light Tackle Tournaments!
The Bluefix crew made up of Brad, Charlie, Kurt, Cody and Phil aboard Rowe’De’O are leading the charge in the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club (Inc) (Diomedia Cup) 6kg Light Tackle Tournament — go team!
Meanwhile, huge news from the Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club 6kg Light Tackle Tournament: Cordell Armstrong landed an incredible 115kg striped marlin while targeting kingfish on 6kg line!! Massive congratulations to the team on Sol E Mar — what a catch and on the first day of winter!! 🤩
All of this is perfect prep for the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club (Inc) International Yellowtail light tackle comp, kicking off next weekend!
Last day tomorrow for the Bluefix team — bring it home, boys! And thanks to the biggest legends of all - Hannah, Larissa and Lisa for looking after the sprats this weekend! 🙏🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
B O A T B U I L D E R S Join the Bluefix Boatworks team building NorthCape Custom Boats in the Stunning Bay of Islands, New Zealand!
We’re on the lookout for skilled and experienced boat builders to help craft world-class custom vessels in the Bay of Islands.
✨ What We Offer: 🔹 Work on premium, handcrafted boats alongside a passionate and talented team 🔹 A cutting-edge, purpose-built workshop in one of NZ’s most iconic marine destinations 🔹 Competitive pay and long-term opportunities in a growing company 🔹 A lifestyle like no other — work where others holiday!
🧰 Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Proven experience in boat building ✅ Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship ✅ Passion for quality and pride in your work ✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you’re ready to be part of something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or tag someone who might be perfect for the role!
How cool is this — the IGFA have introduced line class world records for juniors! 🙌 Now young guns 16 & under can get the recognition they deserve for their catches!
A couple of days ago our son Charlie Rowe landed a pending world record Swordfish on 15kg line 🔥 Big ups to John Batterton on the helm and the gaff lads, juniors Toby Paterson & Ollie Sainsbury for helping me out on the deck.
Today we say farewell to the amazing Norhi from the Bluefix shed. It’s been a privilege to complete this catamaran refit, the last refit for the Bluefix team for a while. A huge thanks to these amazing clients and to everyone involved! Bay of Islands Marina - Opua
Now, we turn the page to an exciting new chapter with some incredible NorthCape Custom builds on the horizon:
1) NorthCape Custom 43 – Mothership (Underway)
2) NorthCape Custom 49 – Kona
3) NorthCape Custom 51 – Cape Verde
4) NorthCape Custom 58 – Cairns
Some unbelievable projects ahead — stay tuned! ... See MoreSee Less
The warmest kiwi welcome to Jack Vitek, Editor-in-Chief of Marlin Magazine, and light-tackle fishing legend Gary Carter as they touch down in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand! It’s a long way from the USA, and we’re honoured to have you both here! @marlinmag #NorthCapeCustomBoatsJack Vitek... See MoreSee Less
A HUGE welcome to two very special new additions to the Bluefix extended family! Congratulations to our General Manager, Wendy Croft, and her partner, Tom, on the arrival of gorgeous baby Awa 💙, and to our Project Manager, Cody Kelly, and his fiancé, Larissa, on the birth of beautiful Violet 💕—both making their grand entrance a little earlier than expected! Wishing your families a lifetime of love, happiness, and amazing adventures ahead!! ... See MoreSee Less
It was an amazing afternoon / evening yesterday celebrating Austin, Matty and Nathan's graduation at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland! The best part of Bluefix is our team, who are all so special! We are very lucky and proud to have such a tight-knit group of incredible humans ❤️❤️🎉🎉 Congratulations boys!! Love it when hard works pays off!! ... See MoreSee Less
#SNAFU Big things are happening here at Bluefix! Construction is about to kick off on the NorthCape Custom 48, designed specifically for Bryan Toney and Jason Long with a heavy dose of next-level performance and rip-snorting capabilities, with many unique design features! We can’t wait to see this rig ripping around after giant Blue Marlin in Kona, Hawaii! Stay tuned—this is gonna be a wild one. #customgameboat#customsportsfisher #snafu #boatbuilding#composite... See MoreSee Less
Monster congratulations to you and Charlotte, you guys are doing an outstanding job on all fronts! LOMOcean are privileged and proud to be working with you both and the Bluefix team.
Another great day for the ladies on Rowe'De'O in the light tackle International Yellowtailil tournament. Faith, Jo and Charlotte providing the goods on a challenging New Zealand winters day! Thanks to Brad and Logan for dealing with these ladies, we know it can be a tough task 👌 this tournament has been going for 55 years, thanks to the incredible, legendary Bay of Islands Swordfish Club (Inc) ❤️❤️ #lighttackle #kingfish #northcapecustom43 ... See MoreSee Less
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Very impressive! Congratulations team 🤩🤩🤩🎣🎣🎣😍
Great work team Rowe De O!!!!
Slayers!- hopefully Logan didn’t get in the way too much 😂
Bullsheet from day one of the Totalspan International Yellowtail for anyone who wants to have a read 🎣 The fish to beat is a 24.5kg kingfish caught on 6kg line by Charlotte Rowe on the NorthCape Custom 43 😎 ... See MoreSee Less
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Day Two Highlights from the Kings Birthday Weekend 6kg Light Tackle Tournaments!
The Bluefix crew made up of Brad, Charlie, Kurt, Cody and Phil aboard Rowe’De’O are leading the charge in the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club (Inc) (Diomedia Cup) 6kg Light Tackle Tournament — go team!
Meanwhile, huge news from the Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club 6kg Light Tackle Tournament: Cordell Armstrong landed an incredible 115kg striped marlin while targeting kingfish on 6kg line!! Massive congratulations to the team on Sol E Mar — what a catch and on the first day of winter!! 🤩
All of this is perfect prep for the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club (Inc) International Yellowtail light tackle comp, kicking off next weekend!
Last day tomorrow for the Bluefix team — bring it home, boys! And thanks to the biggest legends of all - Hannah, Larissa and Lisa for looking after the sprats this weekend! 🙏🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice work lads!
Well done team
Congrats Bluefix Boatworks home of NorthCape Custom Boats
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B O A T B U I L D E R S Join the Bluefix Boatworks team building NorthCape Custom Boats in the Stunning Bay of Islands, New Zealand!
We’re on the lookout for skilled and experienced boat builders to help craft world-class custom vessels in the Bay of Islands.
✨ What We Offer:
🔹 Work on premium, handcrafted boats alongside a passionate and talented team
🔹 A cutting-edge, purpose-built workshop in one of NZ’s most iconic marine destinations
🔹 Competitive pay and long-term opportunities in a growing company
🔹 A lifestyle like no other — work where others holiday!
🧰 Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Proven experience in boat building
✅ Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
✅ Passion for quality and pride in your work
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you’re ready to be part of something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or tag someone who might be perfect for the role!
#BoatBuilders #MarineJobsNZ #NorthCapeCustomBoats #BayOfIslands #BoatBuildingCareers #JoinOurCrew #Craftsmanship #NZMarineJobs ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful Mahi
If only I was 20 years younger
How cool is this — the IGFA have introduced line class world records for juniors! 🙌 Now young guns 16 & under can get the recognition they deserve for their catches!
A couple of days ago our son Charlie Rowe landed a pending world record Swordfish on 15kg line 🔥 Big ups to John Batterton on the helm and the gaff lads, juniors Toby Paterson & Ollie Sainsbury for helping me out on the deck.
Got a frothing junior angler? Time to get amongst it! 👊 #NextGenAnglers #IGFA #WorldRecord #Swordfish #JuniorFishing #LegendsOnDeck #YoungGuns John Batterton
Read more from the IGFA here👇
igfa.org/2025/03/31/international-game-fish-association-introduces-new-junior-line-and-tippet-cla...
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Awesome job!! And for us America's i already did the math its 300 lbs! 😁
Well done Charlie! So good to see the next generation out there breaking records🎣🏆
Now you’re talking, great effort well done Charlie, we will be in Fiji tomorrow and in the warmth.
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Today we say farewell to the amazing Norhi from the Bluefix shed. It’s been a privilege to complete this catamaran refit, the last refit for the Bluefix team for a while. A huge thanks to these amazing clients and to everyone involved! Bay of Islands Marina - Opua
Now, we turn the page to an exciting new chapter with some incredible NorthCape Custom builds on the horizon:
1) NorthCape Custom 43 – Mothership (Underway)
2) NorthCape Custom 49 – Kona
3) NorthCape Custom 51 – Cape Verde
4) NorthCape Custom 58 – Cairns
Some unbelievable projects ahead — stay tuned! ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh man, you guys are slaying it!! Well deserved! There are going to be some very happy boat owners over the next few years.
Excellent I miss working on these beauties
Love your work!
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… Great shot Brad! - who took the pic?
👌🏼
It was an absolute pleasure Jack! Thanks for coming down to our part of the world!! 🌎🎣 ... See MoreSee Less
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K1W1 is the spot!
Wow what a write up. Awesome 👌
The warmest kiwi welcome to Jack Vitek, Editor-in-Chief of Marlin Magazine, and light-tackle fishing legend Gary Carter as they touch down in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand! It’s a long way from the USA, and we’re honoured to have you both here! @marlinmag #NorthCapeCustomBoats Jack Vitek ... See MoreSee Less
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Can't wait to see your world leading boats, and NZ’S beautiful fishery on display in an upcoming edition! Tight lines!
The piece in marlin will be outstanding for sure.....more WRs for Gary and the team....
I can imagine another commission in your future… They will love your boats I’m sure. 😊
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A HUGE welcome to two very special new additions to the Bluefix extended family! Congratulations to our General Manager, Wendy Croft, and her partner, Tom, on the arrival of gorgeous baby Awa 💙, and to our Project Manager, Cody Kelly, and his fiancé, Larissa, on the birth of beautiful Violet 💕—both making their grand entrance a little earlier than expected! Wishing your families a lifetime of love, happiness, and amazing adventures ahead!! ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge Congratulations to Wendy, Cody and partners.Wonderful news!
Welcom to the world and to the Croft family 🇩🇰🇬🇧 and a BIG congratulations to your mum and dad 💞
Congratulations to you all. Special times now. X
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It was an amazing afternoon / evening yesterday celebrating Austin, Matty and Nathan's graduation at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland! The best part of Bluefix is our team, who are all so special! We are very lucky and proud to have such a tight-knit group of incredible humans ❤️❤️🎉🎉 Congratulations boys!! Love it when hard works pays off!! ... See MoreSee Less
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You guys at the boat show ?
Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊
A huge Congratulations to the graduates!
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#SNAFU Big things are happening here at Bluefix! Construction is about to kick off on the NorthCape Custom 48, designed specifically for Bryan Toney and Jason Long with a heavy dose of next-level performance and rip-snorting capabilities, with many unique design features! We can’t wait to see this rig ripping around after giant Blue Marlin in Kona, Hawaii! Stay tuned—this is gonna be a wild one. #customgameboat #customsportsfisher #snafu #boatbuilding #composite ... See MoreSee Less
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Monster congratulations to you and Charlotte, you guys are doing an outstanding job on all fronts! LOMOcean are privileged and proud to be working with you both and the Bluefix team.
any word on where she'll live?
Tower looks better!
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