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October 2024
October 2024
Andrew Harding shares his tips for fishing the trout opening season in New Zealand...
October 2024
Craig Worthington discusses fishing for trevally in spring...
October 2024
While it may seem overly simplistic, going to where fish are in situ, or passing through when you are there, is critical to fishing success....
Looking forward to warmer water Unfortunately, there’s not a heap to report on with only... Read More >
Good snapper out west There are good numbers of gurnard around in Evans Bay and... Read More >
Fish in good condition and trout sizes up With the opening of the trout season... Read More >
Snapper slowing progress into the Gulf The last couple of weeks have been disappointing to... Read More >
Yo a bit late on report haha it was an epic day weather wise with dolphins and glassy water, but the fish didnt seem to get...
I'm in the process of refurbing some old rayglass fibreglass trailer guards. They are currently gelcoated rayglass white. I want to redo them in a black...
I think it is a mere, which is a weapon. I am unsure of the worth but would be well into the hundreds...
There are a number of reasons why I use a mono leader tied to my braid. I would typically use 10lb braid for snapper fishing with...
Well, we'll have to agree to disagree I guess. If I was doing something adversely affecting a resource I claim to care about, I'd feel it's only...
04 October 2024
02 October 2024
People with coastal properties can expect to see more trawlers operating offshore this summer. That’s because Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, has just...01 October 2024
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has decided to increase commercial catch limits for several important inshore recreational fisheries....29 September 2024
Rogers Boatshop has proudly announced McLay Boats as its exclusive aluminium boat supplier for the greater Auckland region....