Meet The Host
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Darren 'Dazza' Cleave
Grand Slam Fishing presenter Darren (Dazza) Cleave has been a
mad-keen angler all his life, coming from a family of fisher-folk who have
lived off the bounty of the sea in his native New Zealand for over 700 years.
Dazza has
fished right around the Pacific Ocean, that vast stretch of blue water that
holds more than 70 per cent of the world’s fish stocks. And over the last few
years, Dazza has turned this passion into a profession; as a hunting and
fishing tour guide in the pristine paradise of Great Barrier Island - plus as a
presenter on the popular DVD series, Dazza’s
Fish Tales; and on the hit TVNZ programme, Hooked in New Zealand.
Now, with Grand Slam Fishing, Darren says, “I am
excited about the chance to share my passion with the rest of the world; though
investigating the sustainability of South Pacific recreational fishing
destinations, and an ongoing hunt for World-Record sized monsters from the
deep. I’ll be chasing many hard-to-catch mega-size game fish, such as marlin,
yellow-fin tuna, wahoo, broadbill, mahi mahi, snapper and sea bass.”
Darren is
focused on the conservation of the resources he visits, and actively promotes
the practise of catching, tagging and releasing fish.
Dazza will
visit some of the South Pacific’s most beautiful, exotic and exciting
destinations; including Norfolk Island, Tonga, Rarotonga, Cook Strait
separating the North and South Islands of New Zealand and New Zealand’s famous
Bay of Islands, known around the world as “The Anglers El Dorado.”
What’s
more, Darren is not your average, laid-back fishing guide. He is excitable,
engaging, passionate, and has a spirited style that bursts through the screen
to hook the viewer and take them on an incredible journey.
Dazza says,
“I hope you can join me for a rollicking ride around the angling paradise of
the South Pacific Islands. Tune in soon for Grand
Slam Fishing.”