Pacific
Fishing the South Pacific Islands
Fish the un-spoilt Pacific Islands and enjoy some great hospitality at the same time. The South Pacific islands are reknown for their blue and black marlin from May through to the end of November. Yellowfin tuna, dog tooth tuna sailfish mahimahi and wahoo are also key species throughout the region allowing anglers to play with some lighter tackle opponents.
Tropical Dreaming
April 2021While not every angler is an overseas traveller, most will have had the desire to try fishing in overseas waters at least once suggests Gary Kemsley.... Read More >
Norfolk Island Fishing Options
March 2020Norfolk Island is not often considered a fishing destination, but Steve Dickinson disagrees. In this article, he discusses the fishing options in Norfolk Island.... Read More >
Trevally rocks, Christmas Island, Kiribati
March 2020Trevally Rocks on Christmas Island, Kiribati is the home of some large giant trevally.... Read More >
Sportfishing in the Cook Islands
February 2020In her pursuit of happiness, adventure and more fishing over the last few months, Jordy Bardin’s life and career have undergone some drastic changes.... Read More >
Fishing the tropics
January 2019Gary Kemsley overcomes a frustrating session to enjoy some exciting tropical fishing.... Read More >
How to catch Mahimahi - part 2
August 2018Although only seasonal summer visitors to New Zealand, mahimahi are one of the great mid-weight tropical sportfish. Sam Mossman concludes the profile on this enigmatic species... Read More >
How to catch Mahimahi - part 1
August 2018If you are heading for the Pacific Islands for a winter getaway, the magnificent mahimahi are usually much more likely to be encountered than marlin; they... Read More >
Christmas Island
August 2016Gary Kemsley heads out to a location of his fishing dreams - and finds unexpected bonuses!... Read More >
Pacific destinations - what tackle
February 2016Gary Kemsley uses his extensive overseas experience to advise other intending anglers on what their preparations should involve.... Read More >
Fishing At Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a fisherman's paradise. Bonefish, giant trevally, tuna, triggerfish, sailfish and more can be found in great numbers at this untouched Pacific destination.... Read More >
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Staying Warm in Winter
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Voluntary HFO Work Can Lead to a New Career
June 2022The Ministry for Primary Industries’ national network of Honorary Fishery Officers (HFOs) are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of National Volunteers Week... Read More >
Bow Vs. Kingi
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Vanuatu: The Real Fishing Deal
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Edge Fishing Tackle Talk Q & A
June 2022The team behind popular fishing brand EDGE design and test heaps of new items of gear each year. As soon as the conditions are right, they’re... Read More >