Boat Reviews
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Fish City FC675 hardtop boat review
January 2016In mid-May there was a small weather window between major fronts, presenting an opportunity to fish the new FC675 open hardtop model at the Hen and... Read More >
Finlay Escape 5900 Boat Review
December 2015A soft, dry ride, robust construction, positive buoyancy, good stability, safety, good looks and ease of towing, launching and retrieving.... Read More >
Quintrex Renegade 440 boat review
November 2015“A place for everything and everything in its place” is an accurate description of Pat Swift’s Quintrex Renegade 440: while the Quintrex came well spec’ed out... Read More >
Buccaneer El Dorado 685 boat review
November 2015If hardcore fishing is your gig, then the Buccaneer El Dorado 685 might just be the boat for you.... Read More >
Bluefin 665 HT - boat review
October 2015Open-backed hardtops are a popular configuration in 6-7m trailerboats... Read More >
Fish City FC500 boat review
August 2015The Fish City FC500 has been fitted out by Terry Williams-King and is simply a fishing machine.... ... Read More >
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Surtees 610 Game Fisher boat review
August 2015Sam Mossman checks out the result of a fusion involving two of Surtees Boats’ most popular hulls, producing the new 610 Game Fisher.... Read More >
Fyran 660HT boat review
July 2015Fyran Boats is one of New Zealand’s longest standing aluminium boat manufacturers, with a history dating back over 60 years.... Read More >
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The Export NZ Fishing Competition Announces Season Winners
June 2026Another exciting season of The Export NZ Fishing Competition – has come to an end, and we’ve just announced our prize winners... Read More >
History of Zane Grey's Fishing in NZ
June 2026One hundred years ago, the trajectory of big game fishing in NZ changed forever with the arrival to its shores of one man - Zane Grey... Read More >
BBQ'd Gurnard with Citrus and Herb Butter
May 2026This is a pretty ‘cheffy’ recipe, featuring a sauce that is definitely one to impress guests with, but it's fairly easy to cook... Read More >
Mackenzie Country Trout & Tahr
May 2026The Mackenzie Country winter months of June, July, and August herald the main spawning time for canal trout... Read More >
The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Official Guide - 2026
May 2026This year, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show returns bigger than ever as New Zealand's ultimate boating and fishing showcase... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Tauranga Fishing Report - 28/05/26
Tarakihi on the bite Trips are few and far between at this time of year,... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 28/05/26
Fresh and salt turning it on! It is not very often I get to say... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 28/05/26
Lures paying dividends We finally had a break in the SE winds that have been... Read More >
Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 28/05/26
Snapper and gurnard in the harbour The weather has finally taken a turn for the... Read More >
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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 >