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Encountering Sharks While Fishing
December 2023A good shark is NOT a dead shark. You don’t have to like them as a movie critic, but as a fisher, it’s in your best... Read More >
NZ Fishing News 2023 Christmas Gift Guide
November 2023While the chances of getting a new boat for Christmas might be slim, check out these awesome (and more affordable) gifts for the angler or boatie... Read More >
Fishing for Trout with Livebait
November 2023Greg Morton shares his experience fishing for trout with livebait... Read More >
NZ Fishing News Project Boat: The Electronics
November 2023Our 2023 project boat is an Extreme 745 GameKing, powered by a Yamaha 250HP engine, with Raymarine electronics and all comfortably nestled on a custom Balex... Read More >
Scuba Diving - A Pictorial View
November 2023Photography essay on the underwater flora and fauna of New Zealand... Read More >
Fishing the Pacific
November 2023Fishing for tropical species on the Pacific Cruising Rally... Read More >
Fish With Big Teeth
November 2023Sam Mossman discusses piranha, payara, tigerfish and wahoo... Read More >
Trophy Trout From McKenzie Country Canals
November 2023Tagging large trout in the canals in the South Island of New Zealand... ... Read More >
EDGE Fishing Tackle Talk Q&A
November 2023The team behind EDGE fishing are known for crafting and rigorously testing new gear every chance they get. Here they give recommendations for successful softbaiting.... Read More >
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