Fishing Rigs
With the knowledge on how to tie a handful of fishing knots, you can have the satisfaction of making your own saltwater fishing rigs at your leisure.
Our running sinker strayline rig can be used for straylining with bait and the dropper rig is a handy one at anchor or for drifting for a variety of inshore species including snapper, gurnard, terakihi, and blue-cod. It's also useful for a livebait when you're targeting kingfish or john dory.
Strayline
July 2020There are many different styles and variations to stray-lining, however the common theme is that it involves using the bare minimum of weight to get your rig... Read More >
Livebait
July 2020There are many ways to rig a live bait. The first is through the back, generally just before the dorsal. The trick is to go deep... Read More >
Dropper or Ledger Rig
July 2020A popular rig for a wide range of fishing options that includes deep water drifting and channel fishing and is effective on most species. The rig... Read More >
Flasher Rigs
July 2020Fasher rigs have become a mainstream method to catch fish. Flasher rigs are very versatile and will catch just about any fish species that swims in... Read More >
Latest News
04 September 2026
September 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
Dad's Gift Sorted. You're Welcome
3 September 2026Get Dad ready for his spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine... Read More >
New Lifejacket Rules Progress
3 September 2026The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill has passed its Third Reading in Parliament.... Read More >
Rapala Hydro Tackle Storage System
1 September 2026The Rapala Hydro Tackle Box series is a complete tackle storage system, combining rugged waterproof protection with practical features... Read More >
Stoney Creek: Purpose-Built for Sun Protection
31 August 2026Spring can deliver four seasons in a single day. Stoney Creek’s SUNSHIELD HOODIE is built to perform through it all... Read More >
Shellfish Offending Costs Recreational Fishers
26 August 2026Over the past month, multiple recreational fishers were fined thousands of dollars for marine offences.... Read More >
Reopening Whangārei Harbour for Recreational Scallops
24 August 2026The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 21/08/26
21 August 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
NZ Fishing News Spring Magazine Sneak Peek
20 August 2026Get ready for spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine, in stores from Monday, August 24th... Read More >
Stabicraft Named Grand Prize Boat Partner for The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
18 August 2026XPO Exhibitions announces Stabicraft as the Official Grand Prize Boat Partner for The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show for 2027 and 2028... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 03/09/26
Whitebait season underway Spring is here, and along with it, the good old Canterbury nor-Wester!... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 03/09/26
Fishing hard, weather conditions trying. Cold winds and lots of rain have made for testing... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 03/09/26
Workups building as spring approaches. Spring is starting to show its hand in the outer... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 03/09/26
Pacific bluefin tuna return. The day after I submitted the last report, we were out... Read More >
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