NZFN April edition

For the April issue we have taken a step outside the norm and have a boat dominating the cover – and we think it is worth it.

There is a fish in there, but it has taken backstage to the Surtees-Yamaha Marine prize boat at the 2018 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. I don’t know of any show in the world that offers such a valuable incentive to attend. The Surtees 750 Gamefisher package is worth over $200k - $207k to be exact.

We have the Shimano Inshore Lure Set for Life grand prize to be won! All current subscribers are in the draw for this prize package. Purchase your subscription either at the Hutchwilco 2018 Boat Show or at www.nzfishingnews.co.nz.

Included in this month's magazine is Rheem offsite. This issue features an in-depth look at BBQs and BBQ cooking; bird shooting Opening Day advice; and how to secure the right hunting block for the roar.

Check it out in this month’s magazine where Sam Mossman has written it up in an extended Trailerboat Trial feature. Sam has also contributed the first article in a series on purchasing a boat, quite timely given the boat show is just around the corner starting May 17.

If snapper is your bag, there is plenty in this issue. John Eichelsheim looks at fishing the shallows while Nick Jones from Hauraki Express reflects on what has been an amazing ‘work-up’ season.

In our Opinion piece genetics student Anna Blair looks at the effects of removing all the big fish from the gene pool – some interesting and thought-provoking observations.

In the second part of his Become a GoPro Pro series, Ben Brown of Surtees Built to Fish TV fame explains how to get the best from these amazing cameras to capture those fishing memories to share with friends and family.

Grant Dixon travelled to the Miami boat show recently where Mercury Marine launched their new 3.4 litre V6 outboard platform, something of a game changer – read about why these three outboards – 175, 200 and 225hp - have lifted the bar, in his technology review.

For the kayakers, Stephen Tapp talks about some great action between the storms and Rob Fort looks at options when it comes to buying a ‘yak.

For the land-based fisher Kyle Dunkle talks about targeting kingfish off the bricks with surface lures while Wellington surfcaster Andy Macleod pays tribute to the humble, but oh-so-tasty gurnard.

Readers looking for a Pacific getaway this winter should check out Mark Kitteridge’s feature that shares some experiences from a recent trip to the Solomon Islands. Tony Orton outlines the fantastic fishery that is Cabo san Lucas, for those who might like to venture further afield, in his Journey of a Fisherman column.

That is just some of the reading in the April edition, on sale now and right in time for some relaxing Easter reading. Enjoy!