Boat Reviews
- Boat Reviews
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 >
Josh Darby's Kingfisher 570 Powercat
January 2024Grant Dixon spends time with Josh Darby and reviews his Kingfisher 570 Powercat, Ruawaka.... Read More >
Buccaneer Six Fifteen - Ask and You Shall Receive
January 2024If you are in the market for a six-metre hardtop, I would be looking seriously at the Buccaneer Six Fifteen as a viable option.... Read More >
Legacy Marine L70 Review
December 2023Mat Cranswick shares an overview of Legacy Marine's flagship L70 Paragon... Read More >
Ryan 'Muddy Feet' Hampton and Kingfisher 390 Powercat
November 2023Read about Ryan 'Muddy Fee' Hampton's new Kingfisher 390 Powercat - and this one must be given away!... Read More >
Latest News
16 May 2025
May 2025
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine....
Latest Articles
The Export NZ Fishing Comp - The 24/25 Season Ends Soon
May 2025There are only a few weeks to go in the 2024-2025 season of The Export NZ Fishing Competition so get your catches entered for a chance to... Read More >
Beer-steamed Mussels
May 2025Spicy, garlicky mussels cooked in a good drop of your favourite beer. Serve 'em up with garlic bread to mop up the delicious juices. ... Read More >
Catching Gurnard - All You Need To Know
May 2025With their red skin, bony triangular heads, and flamboyant fins, gurnard certainly are an intriguing species.... Read More >
The 2025 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show PREVIEW!
April 2025Dive into our special Boat Show preview to see what’s instore and start planning your ultimate boat show adventure!... Read More >
Garmin Force Kraken Trolling Motor
April 2025Garmin expands its award-winning trolling motor series to a wider range of boats with Force Kraken.... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 16/05/25
No need to go far for a feed As we all know, the last few... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 16/05/25
Change of season underway It’s great to get back out there after a few damn... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 16/05/25
Reward for those braving the elements It’s been a wet, wild and windy month since... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 16/05/25
Snapper and 'puka of offer The snapper fishing continues to be good around the 30-40m... Read More >
Major Bites
Minor Bites
Major Bites
Minor Bites
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 >