23 January 2021
Now everyone can have a stress free launch and retrieve with the introduction of the Balex Ultra
Black Magic Maggot XT Game Lures
22 January 2021
The improved resin heads are almost indestructible and feature high UV reflective eyes.
NZ Fishing News boat for sale!
21 January 2021
Launched at the October 2018 On water Boat Show, Fishing News has been the magazine’s project boat, powered by a 2019 Mercury Verado 250HP V8 and features top of the range componentry...
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As one of NZ's most successful charter captains, Tony Orton knows how to take a good photo of a fish. In this article, he shares some expert... more >
Gary Kemsley, like many surfcasters, used to avoid rocky and weedy areas when surfcasting. More recently, however, he has been finding these... more >
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