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Stop the Lockout Launches Petition Against Motiti Fishing Controls
26 February 2020
A petition has been launched by a group of Bay of Plenty recreational anglers who have also launched a website and Facebook group ‘Stop The Lockout NZ’. Stop the Lockout to prevent the no-take areas around Motiti Island from being implemented. Stop the Lockout have also launched a website and a Facebook page to raise awareness for this issue.
25 February 2020
Black Magic Deepwater Slim Jig range just added five new colours......
24 February 2020
Wettie’s multi-purpose spring wetsuits are available in kids’ sizes......
23 February 2020
The new Penn Fathom II Star Drag reels are tough, versatile......
22 February 2020
The Kovix KTR-18 alarmed coupling lock provides the ultimate security......
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Maxwell Anchors
February 2020
[INVALID] Maxwell winches and anchors have been designed and Manufactured in New Zealand for 50 years and is a world-leading brand today. A brainchild of Graeme Maxwell Cundy, both anchors and winches are reknown for their quality and in the case of anchors, holding power.
February 2020
Saltwater fly anglers often target the kingfish that swim with stingrays. In a great example of symbyosis, the rays dist...
February 2020
Bluefish are one of the three species of nibblers found in New Zealand and are, indeed, blue. Irene Middleton provides a...
February 2020
The Volvo Penta D4 and D6 boat packages are put through their paces by John Eichelsheim. Easier boating is the goal, and...
February 2020
Softbait fishing in the wash around structure is very effective for catching big snapper and other popular NZ inshore sp...
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