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...
Proposed Crayfish Management Measures at Great Barrier Island
6 August 2026Fisheries is requesting feedback on proposed changes to rock lobster management around Aotea Great Barrier Island... Read More >
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Latest Fishing Reports - 24/07/26
24 July 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Important Listening for World Drowning Prevention Day
23 July 2026Saturday, 25 July, is World Drowning Prevention Day. To mark it, the NZ Sport Fishing Council has released the latest Pod and Reel podcast... Read More >
Fines & Community Work for Fisheries Offending
20 July 2026“People who choose to ignore the fishing rules need to know there will be consequences.” says Fisheries New Zealand... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 09/07/26
9 July 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Yamaha Volunteers for Rotoroa Island Conservation
8 July 2026Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn... Read More >
Temporary Kaikōura Crayfish Closure Begins
2 July 2026A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July... Read More >
Sinking Tarakihi Stocks and Artificial Reefs
2 July 2026New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026... Read More >
Raymarine Releases New Handheld 'Point & Go' Remote
1 July 2026Raymarine’s new RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote Control is a handheld ‘Point & Go’ waterproof remote... Read More >
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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
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Squid - How to catch them
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Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 06/08/26
Mixed fortunes The coming week of weather looks like a tale of two halves for... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Canals hit and miss It’s cold, damn cold! Truly feels like winter has finally arrived... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Snapper and kingfish firing First, my apologies for missing reports during July – it’s been... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Winter snapper bite slow Nothing much has changed since the last report a fortnight ago.... Read More >