Archived News
393.8kg Blue Marlin caught at Mercury Bay - 10. February 2011
A 393kg blue marlin was caught yesterday by 72yr old local fishing legend, Mick Ellwood. Mick was fishing on board the 60' Riviera with an experienced and seasoned crew including owner, Vern Heydon, and Mick's son Bruce when the marlin wa...Full Article >>
NZ Textile Industry Fishing Competition - 09. February 2011
Only a few spaces left - Friday 11th March 2011. Proceeds to 'Sweet Louise' charity. [more] Contact Brett or Sue: Mobile: 021 975576 E-mail: scorpio.agencies@xtra.co.nz ...Full Article >>
Ultraflex agency goes to Lusty and Blundell - 07. February 2011
Lusty and Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s largest distributor of marine equipment and systems, is to distribute the highly respected Ultraflex range of products in New Zealand and throughout the South Pacific. Announcing the distribution agreemen...Full Article >>
Maverix 6kg International Fishing Tournament postponed - 03. February 2011
After 11 years of running the Maverix 6kg International Fishing Tournament, Rex & Lynette Smith advise that the 2011 Maverix 6kg International Fishing Tournament will be postponed until further notice. While the Team at Maverix Rod have had the...Full Article >>
NZ Fishing News February issue - 01. February 2011
While the La Nina weather pattern may have brought unsettled weather to New Zealand, it has also pushed warm ocean currents to our shore and with them, billfish. There has been marlin mayhem up and down both the north and west coasts of the North I...Full Article >>
The Canon EOS 60D - 12. January 2011
Having had an earlier EOS model, the EOS 350D, it’s been a real step up to have had the use of a demo 60D for the last couple of weeks This D60 came with an 18-135mm Image Stabilised lens as standard and that matched nicely with my existing 7...Full Article >>
NZ Fishing News January 2011 issue - 02. January 2011
The January edition, a first for the year and also a major milestone for the publication. Last month we equalled our biggest-ever magazine at 244 pages; this issue we have set a new mark at 252, which equates to you, the reader, as a heap of holida...Full Article >>
Public consultation on proposed marine farming zone in the Coromandel - 17. December 2010
Public consultation on proposed marine farming zone in the Coromandel An Aquaculture Ministerial Advisory Panel has been established to consult on a proposal to create a new Coromandel Marine Farming Zone. The proposal seeks to amend the ...Full Article >>
Fishery Officers rammed in serious incident - 17. December 2010
17 December 2010 Fishery Officers rammed in serious incident The Ministry of Fisheries today reported an incident on the afternoon of 16 December in Tokomaru Bay off the North Island’s east coast, where a Ministry patrol boat was rammed b...Full Article >>
December Promotion from Raymarine - 02. December 2010
Refit & WIN with Raymarine! Every A Series, C Series Widescreen or E Series HybridTouch™ purchase in December goes in the draw to win the Ultimate Days Fishing for you and three mates hosted by Raymarine and the Berkley PRO team! &nb...Full Article >>
