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On the Ocean – Finding common ground on our fishery

There has been plenty written about the two planned mātaitai reserves for Bream Bay and the southern shores of Whangārei Harbour over the last few...

On the Ocean – Bluefin tuna: A winter challenge

New Zealand has a reputation among international anglers for its game fishing, with striped marlin and yellowtail kingfish leading the charge. American angler and author...

Fishing – Thinking outside the square

Most activities lend themselves to shortcuts or hacks – fishing is no different. The following are a few tips and tricks to help make your...

Fishing – Keeping your costs down

With soaring fuel prices looking to go no other way than up, most boat-based angling activities have taken a hit. Unless you are fishing from...

Fishing – Tastiest fish in the ocean?

Over the years I have regularly been asked, ‘What is your preferred table fish?’ and I don’t have to stop and think – john dory!...

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...