This is the second Extreme 795 Mangawhai charter operator Tony Orton has set up. He told Grant Dixon that this boat (an Extreme 795XST) is a... Read More >
A Dreadnort is not like anything you’ve seen in the NZ trailerboat scene. While a few manufacturers have strayed from the norm and built vessels with... Read More >
An easing in Covid restrictions allowed Sam Mossman to spend the morning aboard a new boat – the prototype AirCat 525.... Read More >
Convenience is key to the recently released FC635 HT amphibious version according to its new owner Brian King. Grant Blair reviewed the latest offering from FC... Read More >
On the trailer, Whiti Te Ra, the first born for Paihia-based Blue Diamond Marine, looks huge and bulky, but these notions are soon dispelled as soon... Read More >
With the large gold plinth for Boat of the Show: All Purpose Family Boat 7m standing beside it, Offshore Boats’ 650 HT was hard to miss... Read More >
Sam Mossman investigates a new sportfishing boat – the FlyFin 1900 Centre Console. For Sam, it's a great coastal fishing boat with blue-water capability that's definitely... Read More >
One of the best known and most highly regarded GRP (fibreglass) boat manufacturers in NZ is Haines Hunter NZ, so a new model from them is... Read More >
Sam Mossman reviews the Innovision 656 Explorer, a uniquely shaped boat that rides extremely well in all conditions.... Read More >
Sam Mossman reviews the Quintrex 460 Renegade SC, a boat well-suited to a range of fishing pursuits.... Read More >
18 May 2022
RailBlaza is a Kiwi company that has always been about innovation, especially around making fishing and boating an easier experience.... Read More >
For landbased fisherman Peter Hwang, there is no better time to fish than first light... Read More >
Grant Bittle suggests there are innumerable spoken and unspoken nuances in our beloved fishing and has outlined some of his ‘favourite’ angling niggles and their perpetrators.... Read More >
First impressions are important, and lasting. When NZ Fishing News’ Grant Dixon first stepped aboard the Kingfisher 510 Minicat, there were two words that sprung to... Read More >
With any fishing method, a lot of trial and error is usually required before consistent results are achieved. Adam Clancey looks at the stages of soft-baiting,... Read More >
Shoreline Action Kicks Off Early Surprisingly, there was a very early autumn start to the... Read More >
Gurnard On The Bite Early Anglers snapper fishing off the big sand dune at Mangawhai... Read More >
Motiti Snapper on the Chew The snapper fishing has been simply great, with fish up... Read More >
Harbour fishing outstanding The snapper fishing in the harbour has been outstanding, but more for... Read More >
John Eichlesheim writes an article about selecting the right equipment for softbait fishing... Read More >
Techniques, tips and tricks of softbait fishing – getting the most from your soft baits.... Read More >
Gary Kemsley helps sort out the necessary gear for intending surf fishers.... Read More >
Squid fishing is a rapidly growing aspect of fishing - Paul Senior shares some hints and tips to get started.... Read More >