Boat Reviews
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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 >
Offshore 850HT Boat Review
September 2023Offshore Boats was the Supreme Winner of this year’s Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show for the second year running. Its winning entry, the Offshore 850HT, clearly grabbed... Read More >
Kingfisher 390 Review
September 2023NZ Fishing News reviews the Kingfisher 390 Powercat... Read More >
Latest News
24 January 2025
January 2025
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine....
Latest Articles
Freespool Reels Versus Baitrunner Reels for Fishing
January 2025Mark Kitteridge believes a freespool/overhead casting reel and suitable rod are far more effective for straylining techniques.... Read More >
How to Dry Age Fish
January 2025Dry ageing is a culinary technique that has long been associated with beef, but this method can also work wonders for fish.... Read More >
How to Catch Skipjack and Albacore Tuna: Part 2
January 2025Sam Mossman covers saltwater flyfishing, livebaiting, and cubing for skipjack and albacore tuna.... Read More >
Chinese Stir-fry Clam Noodles with XO Sauce
January 2025Briny, juicy clams in a slurpy delicious XO sauce with noodles – sounds good, right?... Read More >
Which is the Best Boat Material?
January 2025Aluminium, fibreglass, plastic or wood? We take a look at the pros and cons for each.... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 24/01/25
Tuna run providing some great action Windy offshore conditions have kept most of the fleet... Read More >
Top of the South Fishing Report - 24/01/25
Hungry snapper in Tasman Bay With most people now back at work, there are definitely... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 24/01/25
Awaiting better weather What is up with this weather? Fishing opportunities have been few and... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 24/01/25
Summer fishing at its best When will the wind go away?! Summer started off with... Read More >
Major Bites
Minor Bites
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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 >