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
24 September 2026
September 2026
Fishers who took too many pāua, scallops and shrimp, and one who sold raffle tickets for a recreational seafood prize, have been fined thousands...
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 >
Latest Fishing Reports - 18/09/26
18 September 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Pacific Bluefin Return to Bay of Islands
17 September 2026Big Pacific bluefin tuna are again turning up around Cape Brett as spring arrives, continuing a remarkable run of Northland captures... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 04/09/26
4 September 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Dad's Gift Sorted. You're Welcome
3 September 2026Get Dad ready for his spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine... Read More >
New Lifejacket Rules Progress
3 September 2026The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill has passed its Third Reading in Parliament.... Read More >
Rapala Hydro Tackle Storage System
1 September 2026The Rapala Hydro Tackle Box series is a complete tackle storage system, combining rugged waterproof protection with practical features... Read More >
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Shane Jones
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Pcj
But reality is maybe 4 from legasea and the NZSFC .Rather than asking what fishos want they blindly go ahead with their own ideas and...
Trailer wheel clamp
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Mc Tool
either crc long life or 556 marine are way better ...
Foton tunland v9
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Ho Dee
not fishing related and delete if required but was wondering if any has one of these or someone who has just wanting so e real world...
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smudge
Despite my years of fishing I haven't really fished many places, my focus has always been on Auckland's west coast and out toward Great Barrier. I...
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in Popper and Topwater Fishing127 hours ago
Mc Tool
100 bucks for a lure 😬. Watching one of them flying over the horizon without the line attached would be " character building " for sure...
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Alan L
That is a very cool pic Krow.The Far North is very cool, the Far far North even cooler. Mint looking day.Alan...
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SaltyC
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Pcj
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Nice work Schecter, I think snapper may be around sooner than you think. Well I am hoping so...
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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
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Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 17/09/26
Spring wind the handbrake. Spring is starting to make its presence felt in the outer... Read More >
Top of the South Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Early snapper in Tasman Bay. Well, spring is finally here, and the days are getting... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Good snapper catches reported. After Tangaroa turned off the fish tap for a month or... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Pacific bluefin tuna for the lucky few. The last fortnight has seen more fishable days... Read More >