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Grant Dixon
Fishing – Anchovies – a catalyst for top action
he Bream Bay-Hauraki Gulf region is a legendary destination for Kiwi anglers at this time of the year, offering some of the best snapper and...
Fishing – Negotiating holiday angling
Holiday fishing brings the best out of anglers, be they locals who fish Mangawhai and Bream Bay waters regularly, or visitors from out of town....
Fishing – Learning to fish
‘Give someone a fish and you will feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime.’ Originally attributed...
Fishing – Beware the bargain bin
I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for ‘bargain bins’, especially in a tackle store. Over the years I have accumulated a...
Fishing – Targeting workups
If chasing snapper is your gig, like me, you will have been hanging out for spring and its attendant baitfish workups. Weather has played its...
Fishing – Just a box-ticking exercise
Having your say on our fishery and how it is managed has never been easy and according to LegaSea, the NZ Sport Fishing Council’s (NZSFC)...
Fishing – Caring for carbon fibre rods
Carbon fibre has revolutionised the construction of fishing rods, offering a blend of exceptional strength and minimal weight. Its high tensile strength enables manufacturers to...
Fishing – Teach a child to fish
Chinese philosopher Kong Qiu (Confucius c 551-479 BC) once said – give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day, teach...
Fishing – Time for a ‘turkey’ shoot
Catching tarakihi (Nemadactylus macropterus) is a rewarding experience for both novice and seasoned anglers. With its delicious taste and fighting spirit, tarakihi is much sought...
Fishing – Getting ready for gurnard
As the temperature drops in our harbour and offshore waters it introduces species other than snapper into our target list. One of my all-time favourites...
