Boat Reviews
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Proline Alloy 1860 HT Review
March 2026The NZ Fishing News crew gets familiar with a new 'little' work boat packed with the latest Garmin electronics and powered by Yamaha... Read More >
Purekraft 770HT Review
March 2026NZ Fishing News editor Nick Jones checks out another showstopper from the Purecraft stable - the 770HT... Read More >
Fin Chaser Amphibious 600HTA & 700HTA Electric Review
December 2025Rigs like the Fin Chaser 600HTA and 700HTA Electric have changed the way Kiwis can launch, fish, and explore... Read More >
Purekraft 700 HT Review
September 2025A year since stepping foot on a Purekraft, it was exciting to get the call-up to check out a brand-spanking new Purekraft 700 HT.... Read More >
Review: Twin Coast Marine's Stabicraft 2350 Supercab
June 2025The new Stabicraft 2350 is a ground-up redesign with an emphasis on offshore performance and customisable cabin amenities.... Read More >
Proline Alloy: Raw Fishing Weapons
March 2025Extreme Boats has just released its Proline Alloy range, targeted at budget-conscious anglers and divers. We review the first two models. ... Read More >
Rayglass Legend 3000 Boat Review
March 2025A fishing trip to Great Barrier Island is always a grand idea, particularly aboard a couple of state-of-the-art fibreglass vessels.... Read More >
Purekraft 770HT Diesel and 800HT Review
September 2024Nick Jones takes a trip to Mayor Island on a pair of exceptional alloy boats.... Read More >
Dan Govier and Aquadeziac - One Hot Fishing Machine
May 2024Grant Dixon checks out Dan Govier's new Senator RH770... and goes fishing, of course.... Read More >
Legacy Marine L70 Gamefishing
February 2024Mat Cranswick goes marlin fishing on Legacy Marine's flagship L70 Paragon... Read More >
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Crispy Fried Calamari
July 2026The ultimate ocean-to-plate snack – crunchy, golden calamari fried to perfection, this recipe is all about big flavour... Read More >
Have Your Say on Proposed Fisheries Changes
July 2026Fisheries New Zealand’s regular sustainability review for the October fishing year is underway and there are many proposals on the table... Read More >
South Island Squid (Egi) Fishing
July 2026Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ... Read More >
Review: Nyalic - The Durable Hull Protectant
June 2026NZ Fishing News chose Nyalic to protect the alloy of our latest project boat - it's a coating that won’t diminish the raw-metal aesthetic over time... Read More >
Crispy Skin Dory with Caper Chimichurri
June 2026John dory is one of those fish that doesn’t need much to shine, especially when the skin is cooked until golden and crispy... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Lake fishing strong July is close to an end, our duck season is closing this... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Inshore snapper fishing heating up It’s officially past the halfway point of winter, and the... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Winter kahawai abound Kahawai and kingfish have ‘invaded’ Bream Bay over the last few weeks,... Read More >
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Choose a spot and stick with it Why the chill factor of the wind affects... Read More >
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Popular Articles
Softbait Fishing - Part 1 - gear selection
John Eichlesheim writes an article about selecting the right equipment for softbait fishing... Read More >
Softbait fishing Pt 2 - tips and tricks
Techniques, tips and tricks of softbait fishing – getting the most from your soft baits.... Read More >
Surfcasting - setting yourself up
Gary Kemsley helps sort out the necessary gear for intending surf fishers.... Read More >
Squid - How to catch them
Squid fishing is a rapidly growing aspect of fishing - Paul Senior shares some hints and tips to get started.... Read More >