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Fishing Hints Tips and 'How to' articles

Thanks to NZ Fishing News magazine 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!

Want to learn how to tie a specific rig, click here.For our complete section on how to target individual species click here.

Choosing the Right Hook - Part 4: Gamefishing

September 2021

Mark Kitteridge continues to discuss some of the diverse roles played by the hum... Read More >

Setting Up a 450 Extreme for Fishing

September 2021

Most of Tony Orton's fishing career has seen him running boats from 25ft right u... Read More >

Squid Fishing Basics

September 2021

Eging, or 'squid fishing' has been popularised in New Zealand over the past five... Read More >

Targeting Tarakihi

September 2021

Catching tarakihi can sometimes be a real challenge, but there are ways to up yo... Read More >

Shopping Smart for Fishing Gear

September 2021

While it'd be great if one rod and reel could cover all our angling bases, there... Read More >

Surfcasting: Cut Baits vs Shellfish

September 2021

Selecting the right bait can be a challenging task for surfcasters, and for Pete... Read More >

Saltfly Fishing for Tuna

September 2021

Craig Worthington has spent a lot of time targeting skipjack tuna with his saltf... Read More >

The Essential Lure Fishing Tools

August 2021

As part of Grant Dixon's snapper soft-baiting/slow-pitch kit, he carries several... Read More >

Choosing the Right Hook - Part 3: Topwater Lures and Minnows

August 2021

Mark Kitteridge continues to discuss some of the diverse roles played by the hum... Read More >

Winter Kayak Fishing Options

August 2021

It's no secret that winter brings colder temperatures and unsavoury conditions, ... Read More >

Latest Articles

Crispy Fish with Lemon Sauce Recipe September 2021

Bea Bagnall shares her delicious recipe for Crispy Fish with Lemon Sauce.... more >

Marlin from a Tinny September 2021

Chasing marlin takes Hauraki Gulf charter skipper Nick Jones a little out of his comfort zone, and doing it from a small alloy dinghy only a... more >

Choosing the Right Hook - Part 4: Gamefishing September 2021

Mark Kitteridge continues to discuss some of the diverse roles played by the humble hook, and how to get the best from these relatively smal... more >

Setting Up a 450 Extreme for Fishing September 2021

Most of Tony Orton's fishing career has seen him running boats from 25ft right up to 82ft long. What they all have had in common is they use... more >