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
20 July 2026
July 2026
“People who choose to ignore the fishing rules need to know there will be consequences.” says Fisheries New Zealand...
Latest Fishing Reports - 09/07/26
9 July 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Yamaha Volunteers for Rotoroa Island Conservation
8 July 2026Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn... Read More >
Temporary Kaikōura Crayfish Closure Begins
2 July 2026A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July... Read More >
Sinking Tarakihi Stocks and Artificial Reefs
2 July 2026New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026... Read More >
Raymarine Releases New Handheld 'Point & Go' Remote
1 July 2026Raymarine’s new RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote Control is a handheld ‘Point & Go’ waterproof remote... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 26/06/26
26 June 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Review of Fishery Sustainability Measures – October 2026
24 June 2026Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for a range of fish stocks... Read More >
70th Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Reels in Thousands
23 June 2026The milestone 70th edition of The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show wrapped up last month after 4 successful days at the Auckland Showgrounds... Read More >
Jetski Angler Lands 100kg-plus Bluefin Tuna
22 June 2026A spectacular offshore battle off Waihau Bay has resulted in what could be one of the largest tuna ever landed from a jetski in NZ waters... Read More >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Coromandel Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Good fish the reward for patient anglers Winter has settled across the Coromandel, bringing with... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Gurnard arrive in numbers While the snapper bite may have slowed down, another culinary delight... Read More >
Gisborne Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Tuna and Tarakihi Talk Winter has once again delivered what many gamefishers have come to... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 09/07/26
Larger lures & inchikus effective against undersized snaps A few beautifully calm days over the... Read More >
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