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Fishing Photography

January 2021

As one of NZ's most successful charter captains, Tony Orton knows how to take a good photo of a fish. In this article, he shares some expert tips on how to get that perfect shot.

Surfcasting into the Rocks

January 2021
Gary Kemsley, like many surfcasters, used to avoid rocky and weedy areas when surfcasting. More recently, however, he ha...

Chasing Snapper with a Handline

January 2021
Jason Neute left the rods behind on a recent fishing trip up north, deciding rather to target snapper with handlines. De...

Shimano Genpu/Salty Advanced Combo Review

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Grant Dixon put the Shimano Genpu/Salty Advanced Combo through its paces, and it did not disappoint. He reviews the Shim...

Three Days On Board a Commercial Cray Boat

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Ethan Neville spent three days on board a commercial cray boat to get an insight into the health of the Hauraki Gulf cra...

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