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Encountering Sharks While Fishing
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A 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
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While 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
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Greg Morton shares his experience fishing for trout with livebait... Read More >

NZ Fishing News Project Boat: The Electronics
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Our 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
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Photography essay on the underwater flora and fauna of New Zealand... Read More >

Divermon - Marine Artist
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A profile on marine illustrator DiverMonArt... Read More >

Fishing the Pacific
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Fishing for tropical species on the Pacific Cruising Rally... Read More >

Fish With Big Teeth
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Sam Mossman discusses piranha, payara, tigerfish and wahoo... Read More >

Trophy Trout From McKenzie Country Canals
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Tagging large trout in the canals in the South Island of New Zealand... ... Read More >

EDGE Fishing Tackle Talk Q&A
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The 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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