Boat Reviews
Extreme Boats 696 Xpedition Amphibious & 746 Game King Review
August 2026The NZ Fishing News team hit the Hauraki Gulf to check out Extreme Boats' brand-spanking new 696 Xpedition Ampibious & 746 Game King... Read More >
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 >
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New Fishing Tackle - Spring 2026
September 2026Check out these hot new products, fresh out this spring... Read More >
NZ Saltwater Fly Fishing Seasons
September 2026Sandflats and mudflats are beautiful fish-rich habitats that are particularly suited to fly fishing... Read More >
How to Catch Sea-run Trout
September 2026One area Greg Morton returns to time again to hunt sea-run and estuary brown trout is the coastal stretch from Christchurch to Southland... Read More >
Garmin Force Kraken + LiveScope Review
September 2026Garmin’s Force Kraken trolling motor and LiveScope sonar system enable positioning, tracking, and targeting fish with a high level of precision... Read More >
How to Catch Snapper on Jigs
August 2026Metal lures have come a long way since the 80s. They now come in all sorts of shapes, colors and weights to suit all situations. Grant... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Tauranga Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Tarakihi fishing well out wide. Perhaps we start with a positive glance at the coming... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Snapper schools moving shallower. The start of spring is here, and we are seeing better... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 03/09/26
Whitebait season underway. Spring is here, and along with it, the good old Canterbury nor-Wester!... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 03/09/26
Fishing hard, weather conditions trying. Cold winds and lots of rain have made for testing... Read More >
Thursday 17 September 2026
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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 >