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New fisher looking for lessons

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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Newbies Corner
Forum Description: If you're new to fishing this is the place to ask any questions about getting started ...
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138608
Printed Date: 04 Feb 2026 at 6:37pm


Topic: New fisher looking for lessons
Posted By: pedestrianfisher
Subject: New fisher looking for lessons
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 4:09pm
I’ve gotten into fishing while underemployed since summer. Have watched heaps of videos, had some success off the rocks and wharves - but have maybe overcooked things!

Does anyone offer lessons or classes (for a fee) on real basics, techniques and how to read the water / area? It looks like a few ppl do in Wellington.

Unfortunately I don’t drive and live in Tāmaki CBD…it’s been a long time since I’ve discovered and enjoyed something so much and just want to learn more. Thank you!


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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 5:38pm
There are things happening from time to time. I'm at Franklin H&F on Saturday to talk about gurnard fishing in the Manukau Harbour in Auckland this Saturday. I'm also doing a talk toward the end of June. Not sure what area you are from but there is a load of information on online. Unfortunately there is also a load of misinformation on line and for a newbie it is difficult to separate the two.

These forums have a wealth of info. Mostly but not all is really good especially these days 

Fire some questions at us. We're only too happy to help


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Posted By: pedestrianfisher
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 9:37pm
Thanks smudge, I appreciate it - will try to come tomorrow!

Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 4:25pm
Maybe next time PF

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Best gurnard fisherman in my street

Posted By: Schecter
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2024 at 6:38pm
How did it go last Saturday at the gurnard talk smudge?

I wanted to be there, but i was swamped with chores.

Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2024 at 6:06am
It was pretty slow Schecter, not many customers in the shop at all, we had a few come up to ask for info though so it was all good.


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Best gurnard fisherman in my street


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