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.
There 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 >
There 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 >
A 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 >
Fasher 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 >
22 March 2024
One lucky attendee at the 2024 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show will score a jaw-dropping Surtees/Yamaha boat package worth over $300,000!... Read More >
Lowrance, a world leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has announced Eagle, the latest in the brand’s entry-level fishfinder/chartplotter lineup.... Read More >
Yamaha Marine brings Helm Master EX to the Auckland Boat Show this week, and you can book a FREE one-hour demo.... Read More >
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine.... Read More >
The Ironclad Co., in partnership with Victory Knives, has created the first range of knives with 100% discarded fishing net handles - Ghost Net Knives.... Read More >
The Kubota Classic Billfish Tournament is pegged as the largest fishing tournament of its kind in the world with 420 boats participating and it's taking place... Read More >
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine.... Read More >
2024 will be the year of launches and announcements at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, with new boats and established brands showcased side-by-side.... Read More >
Cox Marine introduces the newest member of its product line-up, the Cox Marine 350, the latest in The V8 family.... Read More >
Tasman and Golden Bay snapper still running hot We are not far away from daylight... Read More >
Variety is the spice of life On one recent trip, the plan was to spend a... Read More >
Fish where the fish are! Catching fish or just going fishing? I tackle this issue... Read More >
Thoughtful tactics required for better fish Over the course of each year the fishing varies,... Read More >