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Steve Tapp had been championing the kayak cause in the magazine but in this issue, it was Jai Sanders who was writing about mechanical jigging from a ‘yak.
Bluefin tuna continued to feature with Part II of Sam Mossman’s trip to the South Island’s west coast to chase these behemoths. On the gamefishing theme was Jeff Strang’s article on how to beat difficult fish. Mark Kitteridge has two features this issue – one recalls a recent trip to Rarotonga, the other an interview with consistent Far North tournament champion Rob Parker, who is profiled again by Bruce Basher on page 80 of this issue.
of what was then known as The ITM Fishing Show, was on the look-out for an ‘apprentice’. His search made for a few interesting episodes of the popular show. Paul Senior was writing about inchiku jigging for snapper.
Other news items included a nice story of a father and his young son, Kelton and Ryan Dylan, landing a couple of kingfish – dad’s at 41.6kg just falling .4kg under the then current world 10kg tackle record – while Dylan’s went a respectable 16.1kg.
Noted skipper Geoff Lamond was offering ‘Gamefishing Outside the Square’ seminars for $20 a head, supported by Sam Mossman and Mark Kitteridge.
For the divers, a Pro-Dive cray catcher package which included a catchbag, stainless loop, Kevlar gloves, dive torch and cray measure cost $285, normally retailing for $335.
TAMING THE TIGER TROUT
Josiah Atkinson has spent considerable time searching for the rare tiger trout, and not without success. He shares some of his hard-earned lessons on how to tame the tiger…
HAMISH WARD
Brewing beer is one of the oldest and most noble of trades. From the deeply spiritual processes mastered in European monasteries, through to the bloke in his garage just desperate to make something drinkable, the desire to create beer is a not so secret passion of most males on this planet. Hamish Ward is another on the list of legends who take brewing seriously, and it didn’t take long for him to become one of NZ’s best.
Kiwi
Teams from Kiwis for kiwi and Rheem have been “on the tools” recently, partnering with Kaipara Kiwi to plant 1900 trees. Their efforts were part of the Mataia Restoration project, which is seeking to create a 1300-hectare kiwi safe-haven in the Kaipara region.
Steady Hot Strong
When Rheem heard families were going without hot water this winter as a result of COVID-19’s economic impact, they acted quickly. Their idea was to donate water heaters to Kiwis in need, but the first hurdle they faced was installation – something which can only be done by registered plumbers and gasfitters.
Gemma O'Brien
Architect, freediver and tiny house builder, Gemma O’Brien is what you might call a super-achiever, writes Helen Horrocks. In between her architectural work, various home projects and daily breath-hold exercises, Gemma took the time to chat to Helen over the phone during lockdown.
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Salty Summer Fishing
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The Great Tradie Fish Off 2023
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Welcome To Issue 34 Of Rheem Offsite
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