CONTENTS
7 From the Helm
Nick Jones falls down the proverbial slippery slope.
8 Surfcasting: Learning from the Legends
Tony Orton experiences a surfcasting masterclass.
16 Marlin DIY (Part 1)
Stickface whisperer Ben Brown discloses his secrets.
24 Going Deeper with Softies
A deep and meaningful article from softbaiter Mark Kitteridge.
32 News
Catch up on all the latest happenings in the fishy realm.
42 Export Comp Update
Find out who’s leading the charge in NZ’s best free online fishing competition.
46 Canada: An Offshore Adventure (Part 1)
Grant Dixon regales us with the first instalment of his exotic fishing adventure.
54 Recipes
Three seafood recipes to tantalise your tastebuds.
60 LegaSea Update
Our good friends at LegaSea cover the latest fisheries management issues.
62 Kingfish Livebaiting
New contributor Jordan Hensen enters the fray with some handy livebaiting insights.
70 The Good Life
Sam Mossman discusses the simple pleasures of fishing for the pot.
74 How Social Media is Influencing Fishing
Southern angler Sam Boothroyd examines the impact of social media on our favourite pastime.
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82 A Fish of a Lifetime
Young angler Hayden Speed returns to the pages of NZ Fishing News with a story on his bucket list snapper capture.
88 Niue: Small Vaka, Big Fish
Herb Spannagl ventures to tropical Niue and learns about the diminutive canoes that conquer big pelagics.
92 Fair Chase
Greg Morton honours Halloween by finding trout next to a graveyard.
94 Boat of Interest
Grant Dixon checks out Ryan ‘Muddy Feet’ Hampton’s new Kingfisher 390 Powercat. And it must be given away!
100 NZFN Project Boat: The Electronics
Nick Jones dives into the cool tech aboard the NZ Fishing News ship.
102 Tackle Tests
Starting on page 102, we review the Penn Fathom II jig combo, Scotty Downriggers, and Hayabusa Jack Eye Kunekune lures.
112 Xmas Gift Guide
Turn here to find the perfect gift for your fishy friend, lover, colleague, family member, or casual acquaintance.
122 Ministry Notebook
An update from the Ministry that oversees our salty resources.
126 One Last Cast
Grant Dixon gets outfished by his neighbour… shame, bro!
Sam Vincent Connolly releasing a snapper wrestled from shallow terrain.
Photo: Alistair Arkell.