Charter Reviews
For an up to date list of charter operators by area within New Zealand and a few international operations, especially in the Pacific, visit our charters and guides directory here
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Ultimate Charters: Teaching Old Anglers New Tricks
March 2021When the Ultimate Work-Up subscription promotion was won by 77-year-old reader Dawn Sangster, a few concerns started entering the head of trip host – NZ Fishing... Read More >
Mana Moana Charter Review
April 2020Nik Key hosts a team from NZ Fishing News on his charter boat, Mana Moana. Nik knows how to catch fish on lures in the Hauraki... Read More >
Thomcat Charters Review
February 2020Thomcat Charters are based in Gulf Harbour Marina and provide fishing charters around the Hauraki Gulf.... Read More >
King Tide saltwater fly fishing charter review
January 2020John Eichelsheim spent the day with unique salt-water fly charter, King Tide Salt Fly, aboard their FC535cc.... Read More >
Charter review: Hooked Up Charters
November 2019Grant Dixon reviews Hooked Up Charters, an operation based out of Half Moon Bay with Laurie Powell at the helm. ... Read More >
Sailfish oasis
August 2019I wouldn’t mind a dollar for every time, prior to my leaving to fish in Central America in June, I heard ‘You’re not in Guatemala now... Read More >
Spot X Fishing Charter
June 2019We were welcomed aboard Screaming Reels at the Russell wharf with the tantalising smell of fresh baking wafting from the galley, setting the tone for a couple... Read More >
Primetime charters
May 2019The names Primetime and Capt. John Gregory are synonymous with big game angling feats in New Zealand. Regular client Geoff Peake and friends had the pleasure... Read More >
Bream Bay Charters profile
April 2019When it comes to charter fishing, Marsden Cove-based charter skipper Steve Martinovich can turn his hand to most fishing styles and species. After all, Steve and... Read More >
Hauraki Express
January 2019Mark Kitteridge reviews Mightnight Express, one of the boats from Hauraki Express fleet.... Read More >
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Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 17/09/26
Spring wind the handbrake. Spring is starting to make its presence felt in the outer... Read More >
Top of the South Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Early snapper in Tasman Bay. Well, spring is finally here, and the days are getting... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Good snapper catches reported. After Tangaroa turned off the fish tap for a month or... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Pacific bluefin tuna for the lucky few. The last fortnight has seen more fishable days... 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 >