Boat Reviews
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Kiwi-Kraft 740 HTE Boat Review
April 2020Sam Mossman reviews the Kiwi-Kraft 740 HTE, an aluminium boat ready-made for fishing.... Read More >
Ultimate 16 Centre Console Boat Review
March 2020Sam Mossman reviews the Ultimate 16 Centre Console and reveals this boat is one of the best centre consoles he's ever seen!... Read More >
FatCat 4000 Boat Review
March 2020FatCat 4000 is a plastic moulded catamaran that has plenty of fishing room and is very stable for casting and softbaiting or topwater fishing.... Read More >
Haines Hunter SF545LE Boat Review
March 2020The Haines Hunter SF545 has been spec'd up specifically with fishing in mind. Grant Dixon takes the Haines Hunter out for a spin, and gives it... Read More >
Everyman 840CC Boat Review
March 2020Sam Mossman reviews the Everyman 840CC hardtop. This versatile diesel inboard impressed Sam across the board.... Read More >
Domain 550 Centre Console Boat Review
February 2020Domain boats are designed and built in west Auckland and the Domain 550 centre console is a great fishing boat.... Read More >
Blackdog Cat 620HT Boat Review
February 2020Grant Dixon checks out Blackdog Cat's innovative hardtop – the Blackdog Cat 620HT. This boat is loaded with features which will help make those fishing and... Read More >
Ramco 7010 Provider Boat Review
February 2020Ramco's 7010 Provider is trialled by Sam Mossman. Ramco's slogan is "Hunter – Gatherer – Provider" and this certainly captures the essence of the Ramco 7010.... Read More >
FC560 Cuddy Cabin Review
February 2020Sam Mossman reviews the FC560 Cuddy Cabin and concludes it performs very well indeed.... Read More >
Quintrex Renegade 420 TS Review
February 2020NZ Fishing News Editor Grant Dixon concludes the Quintrex Renegade 420 TS is set up for fishing right from the get-go.... Read More >
Latest News
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June 2026
Minister Shane Jones announced on June 4, 2026 that the Government is considering closing the country’s largest orange roughy fishery...
Latest Articles
Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate
June 2026New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has reach Parliament, carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm... Read More >
Extreme Aluminium Trailers Review
June 2026Extreme Boats has long been recognised for its award-winning aluminium vessels, and is now expanding into high-quality aluminium trailers... Read More >
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 >
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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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 >