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How Social Media Is Influencing Fishing
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Social media is changing people's perception of fishing, writes Sam Boothroyd... Read More >

Brent Condon - Fishing Art
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An artist profile on illustrator Brent Condon... Read More >

Why Do Fish Jump?
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Sam Mossman ponders the question, "Why do fish jump?"... Read More >

Topwater Fishing for Kingfish
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A photography essay on topwater fishing for kingfish... Read More >

Snapper and Blue Moki From a Kayak
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Blair Whiting discusses kayak fishing at Kapiti Island for snapper and blue moki... Read More >

Fishing for Tropical Trevally
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Sam Mossman lists the different trevally species he has encountered fishing in the tropical South Pacific... Read More >

NZ Fishing News Project Boat: The Bits and Bobs
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Investing in the small but important accessories will make your boat a well-equipped and efficient fishing vessel.... Read More >

Pacific Fish Species (Part Two)
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Mark Kitteridge continues to count down his top 10 Pacific fish species... Read More >

Southern bluefin Tuna Fishing from Greymouth
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Dan Govier shares his experience fishing for Southern bluefin tuna off Greymouth... Read More >

Export NZ Fishing Competition 23-24 Season - Quarterly Update
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Halfway through the 2023-24 season of the Export NZ Fishing Competition, the leaderboards are a testament to the settled weather.... Read More >

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