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Is shane jones’ controversial appointment as minister for oceans and fisheries a bad thing for recreational anglers?

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Our mate laurie runs a very interesting fishing contest from coromandel each year. It’s a two-day, softbaiting-only, kayak-fishingonly, three-species contest.

Fish where the fish are, and if you want to catch big fish, fish where big fish live. Is this statement condescending, patronising even? Not really. The gaping hole in most bbq lean-tos and, in particular, online fishing discussions about how and where to catch fish is essentially a roaring silence when it comes to the crux of the matter. The very thing needed to actually catch fish is missing, not the latest peer group approval of ‘what colour is working’ or the mythical ‘ne

2024 will be the year of launches and announcements at the hutchwilco new zealand boat show, with new boats and established brands showcased side by side for your viewing pleasure.

Water temperatures off the east coast sitting at 22°c and above, and plenty of feed about, have resulted in one of the best starts to the kiwi gamefish season on record.

When nine-year-old titirangi primary student toby barry was featured in the take a kid fishing (takf) pages of the july magazine with a snapper from the manukau harbour, he had no idea it would be his ticket to a brand-new boat.

When four jetski fishing buddies headed across the manukau bar on a recent friday, all had different goals in mind.

Yamaha marine new zealand has announced the release of their widely anticipated all-new f350 v6 4.3l horsepower outboard. The new engine combines big horsepower, state-of-the-art features, leading boat control integration, premium level performance and yamaha’s legendary reputation for reliability.

Sunny skies, light winds and a few long weekends rounded out january and february, meaning a busy period for new zealand’s largest fishing competition. March hails the final quarter of the export nz fishing competition and the chance to win some great prizes, including the $85,000 prize boat!

The kai ika project is a non-profit initiative bringing communities together to share previously underutilised fish parts, to reduce waste and feed the community while conserving fish for future generations.

If you are ever lucky enough to go on a pure salt charter through fiordland or stewart island/rakiura, you can expect some of the best kaimoana – the food is an absolute highlight of the trip. It’s like heaven! Spending the day fishing, diving or spearfishing, and then having a world-class chef turn your catch into some of the best meals you will likely have all year… is there anything better than that?

It’s tuna season! Tataki is one of the most enjoyable ways to eat fresh tuna, so here’s our spiced-up version of the classic tuna tataki.

Nestled on the east coast of the south island, the kaikōura coastline is worldfamous for its rich marine life and coastal heritage. Deep ocean canyons flank the kaikōura peninsula, bringing a wide variety of species within arm’s reach of recreational anglers. Within 20 minutes of launching your trailerboat on the south side of the peninsula, you could be targeting anything from blue cod, tarakihi and sea perch through to dwellers of the deep like hāpuku and bluenose. Sure, th

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Imagine you are fishing in a different country for the first time. You cast out a lure on a light spin outfit, and after a few winds, you are connected to a fish making huge runs and repeatedly leaping clear of the water. As adam clancey suggests, doesn’t this sound epic?

The small tunas

A guide to some of auckland’s

Spearing at the solomon islands

Greymouth is one of those special places in new zealand, steeped in a history of mining, fishing, rain, and of course notorious bar crossings. Any trip to greymouth for a fishing mission is always exciting; however, there is always a feeling of trepidation about what the bar is going to be like, both on the way out and back in. The greymouth bar is a very high-energy environment where the flow of the grey river, which forms from many different rivers and lakes within a large

On my most recent trout fishing trip i was shown in graphic terms that every angler should always ensure they have some ultra-light lures amongst their arsenal. And i mean really small lures. Soon after arrival at the mid reaches of the taieri river i discovered that the river level had dropped considerably since my last visit. That was a major problem because it meant the weed level was now very close to the surface and made retrieving heavier lures a difficult proposition.

Apart of being a good kiwi is sticking up for our neighbours when something’s not right. Now is the time to support our whānau living around the north island’s east coast, as their crayfish are under threat. We need to work together as crayfish are a national taonga, a treasure.

Marine ecosystems are delicate. When something is out of balance, it impacts a variety of species. It can be likened to a domino effect. It’s about who eats who.

The more time you spend on the water, the wider becomes your ‘bag of tricks’ and hacks to improve your fishing lot.

There is no shortage of finder/plotter options in the current market, and it seems that technology considered cutting edge a few years ago is now finding its way into mid-range models. Take the lowrance hds pro as a prime example. Replacing the company’s hds live series, the hds pro brings with it a swag of new functions and improvements… and a higher price point. So, does it deliver the goods?

Scanstrut’s new apt-150-sl-01 brackets for starlink’s flat high performancee powertowers allow boat owners to precisely install their starlink powertower anywhere they wish on their cabin top, t-top, flybridge or radar arch. The brackets, which are 150mmm high and constructed from the best marine-grade aluminium, guarantee the starlink powertower is placed clear of any obstacles and positioned at an ideal 8° angle for optimal connectivity. Designed for the harsh marine enviro

Spend more time in the water and less on the ramp. It’s easy to see why boatbuckle is the most popular tie-down system in the industry. Installation is quick and easy and there are no tangled straps to fuss with or lose. Keep more of your spare time and still keep your boat secure. With boatbuckle by immi, you truly just hook, ratchet, and go! Boatbuckle offers fishers and weekend boaters convenient, highquality tie-down systems.

Scanstrut’s new atmos is a beautifully designed, in-built air station that makes it super easy to quickly inflate and deflate a wide range of paddleboards, kayaks and towable ‘toys’. The waterproof atmos features an innovative two-stage, brushless pump that quickly and easily delivers up to 20psi and automatically switches from the high volume low pressure pump to the high pressure low volume pump at 1.1psi. Thanks to its compact and shallow design, the versatile atmos air st

Pelagic gear has landed down under with kiwi fishing wholesaler cdnz taking on the agency in new zealand! For nearly 20 years, pelagic has provided dedicated anglers with the best in technical apparel, high-performance polarised optics, unique lifestyle wear, and ocean-inspired gear and accessories. Utilising proprietary technologies, pelagic performance fishing clothing is made from high-quality, water-resistant and uv-protecting materials to give you the best possible advan

Sustained low-pressure systems flowing down from the northwest have brought wet, humid conditions to the island over the last month. Worst of all, we have had medium to heavy west to northwesterly swells affecting where we launch, and as such have been left high and dry for several weeks which is very frustrating.

The run of big yellowfin out the front of apia continues, with many anglers landing that fish of a lifetime. Anglers fishing with team troppo aboard pure indulgence have been landing plenty of fish over the 50kg mark straight out the front between the 1,000m and 2,000m dropoffs. Some double and triple hook-up action has kept many of their anglers busy. Anglers fishing aboard free spirit and reel cat have also been in on the action. Along the south coast, capt. Ian moroney has

Elizabeth malama went into commercial fishing at 17 and grew to love the lifestyle and being out at sea.