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Thanks to NZ Fishing News and a number of fishing journalists, we have been able to bring you a great range of 'How to' articles. There's a lot to learn about fishing and the more you know, the more you realise just how much you don't! 

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Snapper for beginners - lures
June 2019

Mark Kitteridge looks at super-effective lures for catching snapper.... Read More >

Learning how to fish with lures
June 2019

There is nothing quite like the sudden jolt as your lure stops mid-retrieve, the... Read More >

Reel and rod maintenance
June 2019

Nick Patrick, who has been in the tackle trade a dozen years, says the biggest c... Read More >

What to pack for fishing overseas
June 2019

Tony Orton shares what essentials you need to pack for an overseas fishing trip.... Read More >

Using braid on the bricks
June 2019

 Andy Macleod looks at the pros and cons of using braid off the bricks&hell... Read More >

Fishing in Auckland Harbour
June 2019

Winter is a time Nik Key looks forward to for fishing, for a number of reasons&h... Read More >

Targeting trout with soft baits
June 2019

Rob Fort is always searching for new challenges. Recently he has turned his atte... Read More >

Squid fishing in winter
June 2019

Many anglers dread winter because it is the time of the year when the fishing sl... Read More >

Fresh water fishing amongst the rocks
June 2019

Greg Morton recently made an exploratory trip to the mid-section of the Clutha R... Read More >

How to select a trailer boat part 3
June 2019

 Having discussed hulls and engines, Sam Mossman switches his sights to anc... Read More >

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