1990's

Wasabi Tuna Circle Hooks & Hook-A-Puka Rigs (1999)
September 2021

To me tuna circle hooks for a long time had one purpose, to catch 'puka on bottom bouncing excursions ... and the bigger the hook the... Read More >

Tarakihi Tactics (1998)
September 2021

I learned about tarakihi early on in my fishing life... Read More >

Aussie Hooks a Big One (1997)
September 2021

It was five in the morning when Mike's car rolled into the carpark at Havelock. A visitor from South Australia, he was keen to sample the... Read More >

The Big Blue and the Lone Ranger (1996)
September 2021

I was unwell, hung over and fished out, with 275 hours on the boat's engine clock in only three months trolling on my new Sea Ranger,... Read More >

There is Always Two Sides to a Story - Rob's Version (1995)
September 2021

When you are on your honeymoon there are many activities which can be undertaken, most of which I will leave to your imagination. However, when you... Read More >

A Test Report on Black Magic Trace (1994)
September 2021

The trace, leader, tippet, shock tippet, by whatever name is the real "Business End"' of fishing tackle. The best rod, reel, line, swivels, hooks, and lures in... Read More >

Baiting Up (1993)
September 2021

I've got a pretty basic philosophy when it comes to rigging pillies as straylined baits - keep it simple... Read More >

The Mega Reds of Winter (1992)
September 2021

Last month I started a "how to" on fishing for snapper during winter. Some of you may have thought I had been on the turps when... Read More >

Product Round Up (1991)
September 2021

Without question, one of the most important items of tackle, when it comes down to actually hooking and landing a fish, is the piece of steel... Read More >