Hints & Tips
- Hints and Tips
Kiwi fisho's 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.
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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?
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Staying Trim this Summer
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Trailer Sway and How to Avoid It
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Anchoring Tips: Part 2
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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
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Surfcasting - terminal tackle rigs
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Better catch rates at the right times
October 2012Keep 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 >
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September 2023
Burnsco has announced the opening of its latest store at 'The Crossing', 120 Taradale Rd, the heart of Napier's retail hub. This new Burnsco location builds...
NZ's Latest Fishing Reports - 22/09/23
22 September 2023Check out the latest fishing reports from around NZ - brought to you by Mercury.... Read More >
Falsified Customary Permits used by Crayfish Poacher
20 September 2023A Wairoa man who poached crayfish under a falsified customary permit that had a commercial value of nearly $300,000 has been jailed for two years and... Read More >
Wish4FishNZ: Making Fishing Accessible for People with Disabilities
17 September 2023Fishing on a boat isn't often considered a sport that people with disabilities can enjoy, but a non-profit charity based in Tauranga is trying to change... Read More >
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Hauraki Gulf Protection Set to Triple
14 September 2023The Hauraki Gulf and Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill will create 12 new "high protection areas" – essentially marine reserves where tangata whenua may issue permits... Read More >
Paua limits reduced
5 September 2023The daily limit for recreationally caught paua has been reduced to 5 of each paua species per fisher to support the sustainability of stocks in the... Read More >
Enchanter Investigation Report Released
12 September 2023Following its investigation into the loss of the charter vessel Enchanter at North Cape on March 20 last year, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission identified some... Read More >
Exalto's clever New Rain Sensors
10 September 2023Exalto’s clever new rain sensors ensure clear windscreens and better visibility in all conditions. Instantly responding to moisture on the screen, whether from rain or spray,... Read More >
New rules for Fiordland fishery
8 September 2023The Fiordland Marine Guardians say new recreational fishing rules will hopefully help to rebuild hard-hit fisheries and maintain them into the future.... Read More >
Fishing Boats NZ Opens Huge New Premises
6 September 2023Fishing Boats NZ are proud to be New Zealand’s largest dealer of Surtees aluminium boats and Yamaha outboards. They have recently added Yamaha Wave Runner to... Read More >
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BOP Yakmen
in Yak Yak Yak26 minutes ago
piwikiwi
I've never tried them before Bernacle but good to know. My mate said the lure was trashed after that one fish....
Milky Coloured Snapper Fillets
in The Briny Bar3 hours ago
Pcj
Interesting first popped up here back in 2015 and now 2023 and we are trreating it like something new?Kind of blows the lack of food out...
Shimano lunamis S90ML for sale - New condition
in Buy Sell Trade or Exchange3 hours ago
TooEasy
Hey Simon, be interested in a chat about this, John 0275557709...
Shimano Energy Concept Topwater Spin Rod
in Buy Sell Trade or Exchange20 hours ago
advtracing
Shimano Energy Concept Topwater Spin Rod Specifications:Product code: ENC803SP36Length: 2.4m (8ft)Pieces: 3Line weight: PE 3-6Lure weight: 70-120gBlank type: SVX2 Carbon graphiteGrip assembly: Extra hard EVAGuide type:...
Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
in Fishing Reports25 hours ago
BananaBoat
out2seaDo you recall what the water temp was, surely must be over or close to 15deg... if so, prolly worth prospecting some new early grounds for...
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