Product News and Reviews
From cars and SUV's to the latest reels, our product reviews will keep you up to date with what's new and what's worth having in your fishing arsenal.
Ford Ranger Tremor Review
January 2025A surfcasting trip to the Far North provided the perfect opportunity to put the latest release in Ford’s Ranger lineup to the test.... Read More >
Rapala CrushCity Softbaits Review
December 2024Nick Jones checks out the unique elements on offer with Rapala’s new CrushCity softbait range.... Read More >
SwellPro Fisherman FD1+ Drone
December 2024On a recent surfcasting trip to the Far North, we got our hands on the newly released SwellPro Fisherman FD1+ water-resistant fishing drone.... Read More >
Honda BF350 V8 Outboard Now Available
November 2024Late in 2023, Honda Marine announced the BF350 – its biggest outboard yet. And Kiwi anglers can get excited as these bad boys are now in... Read More >
Volkswagen Amarok Review
September 2024The NZ Fishing News crew was fortunate to get our hands on the new-generation Volkswagen (VW) Amarok ute for a week of travel and towing.... Read More >
PENN Fierce Rod and Reel Review
July 2024Promoted as one of the best-value saltwater spinning reels on the market, the PENN Fierce IV features a slew of impressive tech.... Read More >
Balex Docks
July 2024The Balex Dock is a customised floating solution that will keep your boat out of the water and give you a controlled launch and retrieve every... Read More >
New Slow-pitch Jigs and Jigheads
July 2024Grant Dixon reviews the Aussie/Japanese fusion that is Vexed terminal tackle.... Read More >
XBraid Review
June 2024Grant Dixon reviews XBRAID's new X8 braid - casting distance and sink rate were impressive.... Read More >
Halco Madeyes Softbaits Review
June 2024Grant Dixon reviews Halco's Mayeyes softbaits in the Far North with local charter operator, Rob Parker.... Read More >
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Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/02/25
Getting schooled by anchovies As the anchovies make their way closer to shorelines, including the... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 07/02/25
Anchovies - small fish, hot action It’s the annual anchovy ‘run’, with schools of this... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/02/25
Good weather brings marlin and yellowfin on board The weather has improved greatly and so... Read More >
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 06/02/25
Creative thinking and a good game plan gets results I am the first to say... Read More >