Hints & Tips
Kiwi fishos are unquestionably some of the more inventive people on the planet. If there's a better, faster, smarter way of doing it with some string, wire, tape and a few bits from under the house, then it's been done.
Do Bite Times Influence Fishing?
December 2025Some anglers think ‘bite times’ are any period when fish feed aggressively. But many fishers follow the formal bite times of the Solunar Calendar... Read More >
Which Squid Jig?
June 2025Lure selection is critical for squid fishing success. However, if you’re just getting into it, the breadth of lure options can be overwhelming.... Read More >
Tips for Handling and Releasing Sharks
July 2024If you accidentally catch a shark or a ray, and you don’t want them, it’s important that you try to safely release them back into the... Read More >
Winter Snapper Fishing
June 2023Gene and Nicole Bryant from Strictly Land-Based look forward to the three coldest months of the year. While other anglers are packing up rods and storing... Read More >
Which Skipper are You?
February 2023There is a well-known truism in boating circles: there are only two types of skipper, those that have hit rocks, and those that are going to... Read More >
Staying Trim this Summer
January 2023Innovated and engineered in Vancouver, the Dometic Trim Tab system will enhance hull performance across all boating areas, from optimising fuel efficiency to the hole shot... Read More >
Trailer Sway and How to Avoid It
December 2022Whether you’ve got the boat or the caravan in tow, trailer snaking, shaking, or swaying is something all towers dread. Caused by a combination of factors... Read More >
Anchoring Tips: Part 2
December 2022Realising you’re fouled on the bottom when you attempt to weigh anchor is not a great feeling. Thankfully, there are a few things that can help... Read More >
Anchoring Tips: Part 1
November 2022Anchoring is a key skill for all boaters – whether you’re a fisher, an overnight adventurer, or simply like parking up in a sheltered bay to... Read More >
DIY Fish Smoker from a Filing Cabinet
August 2022How to convert an old filing cabinet into a fish smoker.... Read More >
Latest News
30 October 2026
October 2026
Offshore Collective has launched in Auckland, offering a new way to own a brand new Rayglass 3000: shared ownership...
Latest Fishing Reports - 30/10/26
30 October 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 16/10/26
16 October 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
The Talking Stick by JAF x Daiwa
15 October 2026The Talking Stick, a limited-edition rod created to raise funds for Gumboot Friday... Read More >
NZ 2026 Election Fisheries Policy Scorecard
8 October 2026Thanks to Minister Shane Jones and the public, our oceans are firmly on the political agenda this year... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 02/10/26
2 October 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Fisheries Offending Update
24 September 2026Fishers who took too many pāua, scallops and shrimp, and one who sold raffle tickets for a recreational seafood prize, have been fined thousands... Read More >
Tarakihi Cuts Overshadowed by Commercial Snapper Increase
22 September 2026Major reductions in tarakihi catch limits are steps towards rebuilding the fishery, but they come alongside increases in commercial snapper and trevally takes... Read More >
Kiwi Youngster's World Record Snapper Ratified
21 September 2026Nine-year-old Fin Collins has achieved official IGFA world record recognition for his 12.565kg snapper on 2kg line... Read More >
NZ Sportfishing Council AGM and Awards
20 September 2026The 70th year of the New Zealand Sportfishing Council was celebrated in style with an agenda-filled AGM in conjunction with a formal dinner and the presentation... Read More >
Popular Articles
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 >
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 29/10/26
'Softly softly' approach to workups. Now is the time most inshore snapper fishers dream of... Read More >
Rotorua Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Fantastic fishing set to only get better! The fishing around the Rotorua region has been... Read More >
Eastern Coromandel Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Kingfish, snapper and crayfish on the menu. The anticipation is building as we find ourselves... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 29/10/26
Fishing and diving heating up. Let’s start on a positive note this week, as water... Read More >