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There 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 >
Innovated 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 >
Whether 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 >
Realising 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 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 >
How to convert an old filing cabinet into a fish smoker.... Read More >
How to bling up your terminal tackle rigs for Surfcasting... Read More >
When hours away from civilisation and electricity keeping bait from rotting and falling apart can be a problem. I buy fresh pilchards (frozen works as well... Read More >
Rating:Keep in contact with dairy farmers around the area you plan to fish. Keep an eye on the dairy cows feed times before you go fishing,... Read More >
Rating:There has been some debate about this in various internet forums, but I have decided that for that extra bit of confidence, this suggestion has some... Read More >
Rating:26 March 2023
Brought to you by Mercury, check out the latest from around the country. Find a weather window, get out there and drop a line... Read More >
The 2023 Mercury ‘Redefining the Future of Outboard Boating’ event was held in the Gold Coast last month, and NZ Fishing News was invited over the... Read More >
Export How to Catch highlights 16 of New Zealand's most sought-after recreational species and shines a light on the best methods for targeting them successfully... Read More >
The Coromandel scallop fishery has been fully closed to commercial and recreational fishing to allow it to recover, with a customary allowance set at 10 tonnes. ... Read More >
After initially postponing the Century Batteries Reel Legends Contest, organisers have made the tough call to cancel it indefinitely.... Read More >
Congrats to all the winners. We will be getting these prizes out to you in the coming days, and if you weren’t able to tune in... Read More >
Brought to you by Mercury, check out the latest from around the country. Find a weather window, get out there and drop a line... Read More >
The Raymarine Trailer Boat Tournament 2023 went ahead over a reserve weekend of February 4-5, with 76 anglers competing for a raft of inshore and gamefish... Read More >
Well-respected Mangawhai-based charter operator Tony Orton has resigned from the Hauraki Gulf Fisheries Plan Advisory Group, believing the outcome has already been predetermined.... Read More >
PcjI like that, it cracked me up. Amateur's built the ark. Professional built the TitanicClassicAnd Adam built a parkercraft Cat...
I believe its too much fresh water where the fish have been hanging around. We got some mullet from a inlet and were mush compared to...
Not very fashionable, but the Swedish-made Abu Garcia baitcasters (e.g. 6500 C3) are very reliable and lightweight. Available in left hand wind too if that's your...
I was recommended Mariner by a mate and they were good to deal with, but haven't made a claim. That's when it matters....
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John Eichlesheim writes an article about selecting the right equipment for softbait fishing... Read More >
Techniques, tips and tricks of softbait fishing – getting the most from your soft baits.... Read More >
Gary Kemsley helps sort out the necessary gear for intending surf fishers.... Read More >
Squid fishing is a rapidly growing aspect of fishing - Paul Senior shares some hints and tips to get started.... Read More >
Anchovies on the menu – for everyone This is the time of year when the... Read More >
Gulf full of bait Autumn has turned out to be better than summer with crisp... Read More >
A good tarakihi bite Great to have some very nice weather patterns lately and some... Read More >
Find the anchovies, find the fish! Tiny, tasty anchovies are on fire! Here, there –... Read More >