Hints & Tips
- Hints and 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 >
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The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
Last Chance: Auckland & Coromandel Intertidal Zone Consultation
11 June 2026Fisheries NZ is consulting on major new restrictions on recreational shellfish and invertebrate gathering along Auckland) and Coromandel coastlines... Read More >
Garmin Hosts NZ-wide Marine Dealer Training in Auckland
11 June 2026Garmin New Zealand has successfully hosted a comprehensive two-day training event for 70 marine dealers... Read More >
Orange Roughy Fishery Cutback "Too Little, Too Late"
9 June 2026Minister Shane Jones announced on June 4, 2026 that the Government is considering closing the country’s largest orange roughy fishery... Read More >
Recreational Fisheries Compliance Update
8 June 2026Recreational fishers who took too much shellfish along with obstructing fishery officers were ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 29/05/26
29 May 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Toyota Launches New Hilux Including All-Electric Variant
26 May 2026The iconic Toyota Hilux turns 50 in NZ this year, just as the model enters a new era of diesel, hybrid, and now electric power... Read More >
NZ Fishing News Winter Magazine Out Now!
25 May 2026There’s plenty of great fishing content to read by the fire this winter with the latest NZ Fishing News winter 2026 magazine... Read More >
Simrad NSO 4 - Redefining Premium Helm Control
12 May 2026Simrad has introduced the NSO 4 multifunction display (MFD), a next-generation command centre for serious fishing applications... Read More >
Garmin Launches OnBoard System
8 May 2026Garmin has introduced its new OnBoard system, a wireless man overboard detection and engine cutoff solution to improve on-water safety... Read More >
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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 >
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Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 11/06/26
Workups the best option mid-Gulf for quality snaps and kingfish Fishing across the Hauraki Gulf... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 11/06/26
Normal transmission returns! It seems only the hardy have been wetting a line these last... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 11/06/26
Solid snapper hook-ups out deep With the continuation of more settled weather there’s been some... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 11/06/26
Brave the cold, reap the rewards With a big southerly blow through here yesterday, it’s... Read More >