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Fishing Hints Tips and 'How to' articles

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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How to Land More Fish

July 2020

Adam Clancey explains how to land more fish on rod and reel. He discusses the wh... Read More >

Gamefishing with Trailer Boats: How to Keep a Tidy Ship

July 2020

Grant Dixon gives some sound advice on how to keep your small boat tidy when gam... Read More >

How to Fight Kingfish

June 2020

Grant Dixon sits down with experienced charter captain Tony Orton to pick his br... Read More >

Softbaiting Tips For Winter Fishing

June 2020

Softbaiting in winter can result in some big snapper. Josh Darby shares his secr... Read More >

Catch Fish, Not Birds

June 2020

Caring for seabirds is not a common topic of conversation among anglers, but it'... Read More >

Topwater Lures: A Beginner's Guide

June 2020

Topwater fishing is arguably the most exciting way to catch kingfish and other g... Read More >

How to Choose the Right Rod Holders

June 2020

Adam Clancey discusses what makes a good rod holder and how to choose the right ... Read More >

How to Set Up Trailer Boats for Gamefishing

June 2020

Nick Patrick talks us through the basics of getting a trailer boat set up for ga... Read More >

How To Catch Bluenose

June 2020

Winter is a good time to fish for bluenose, one of New Zealand's best-eating dee... Read More >

How to make the most of winter kayak fishing

June 2020

The drop in temperature in winter brings many amazing fishing opportunities,&nbs... Read More >

Latest Articles

Surtees GF 700 Boat Review July 2020

Grant Dixon reviews the Surtees GF 700, which had plenty of changes made to it in preparation for the cancelled 2020 Hutchwilco Boat Show. H... more >

Squid fishing in New Zealand July 2020

As we head into winter, increasing numbers of our favourite broad squid are caught. Day or night, it makes no difference as these tasty mors... more >

How to Land More Fish July 2020

Adam Clancey explains how to land more fish on rod and reel. He discusses the whole process of landing fish, from setting up your gear to br... more >

Captain Rick Pollock: Part 4 July 2020

Mark Kitteridge continues his series profiling Rick Pollock, one of the best charter captains NZ has ever had. In this article, Mark shares ... more >

Salt Fly Fishing off the Rocks July 2020

Salt fly fishing off the rocks for snapper is not an approach taken by many, but it is one Nik Hannam has had great success with. He explain... more >