Ken Ring's Bite Times
Ken Ring is pretty clued up when it comes to weather patterns and fishing. Here are the times of the day he thinks the fish will be biting hardest over the next week.
MANUKAU/WEST COAST FISHING REPORT
My pick for this weekend: I’m sure the westerlies will die down to a reasonable level. Concentrate on the harbour as the coast will be too lively. Get up early to take advantage of the early tide and fish right through to low. Concentrate on the shallower depths with a live bait out the back, a burley bomb tied on a short rope to the bottom of the anchor warp and target gurnard right beneath the boat using a flasher rig and small baits.
Capt. Gav's Auckland Harbour Fishing Report
Good snapper are still being caught close around the hole at Motuihe off the wharf and also the Rangitoto Channel, although the snapper are moving out wider and are not in the large numbers we had over the summer months. Another spot with good numbers at the moment is out around the Noises and between D’Urville rock and Gannet Rock at the bottom end of Waiheke.
See you at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
Thanks to everyone who entered the draw for a double pass to the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show. We’re looking forward to seeing you all there over the weekend at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane. You’ll find New Zealand Fishing World at stand 140. We will have 200 free copies of the May/June issue to give away, so don't forget to come and visit us – the first 200 visitors to tell us they saw this email will get a free copy of the magazine.
SLOWLY, SLOWLY CATCHES FISH - SHIMANO LUCANUS LURES
Unlike Aussie fishermen, Kiwis are not accustomed to fishing lures and it was the advent of soft baits that really turned their attention to what, for most, is a new style of fishing. Then along came slow jigs, and just when people were feeling comfortable with soft plastics and catching fish in surprising numbers and places (like white water), they had to start all over again.
Fishing Legends returns
Fishing Legends has kicked off again with new prizes to be landed each month. To celebrate the second year of Fishing Legends, all new and original videos uploaded to Fishing Legends in May will receive a one-year subscription to New Zealand Fishing World magazine.
LAST CHANCE: 40% off magazine subscriptions
Last chance to subscribe to New Zealand Fishing World and receive 40% off a one year or two year subscription. While you're at it, pick up something for Mum this Mothers' Day - we've got 40% off subscriptions she'll love.
Easy rider tragedy sparks urgent safety recommendation for Owenga design boats
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued an urgent safety recommendation emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island on 15 March. Eight people died and one person survived the tragedy.
HOLLER IF YOU SPOT A POACHER
Northland fishery officers recently caught several recreational fishers making illegal roadside sales of their catch from the boots of their cars. The first incident involved a 50-year-old Whangarei woman who was caught selling mullet from the boot of her car near the intersection of a state highway in Whangarei.
Boat test: Fyran 575 Pursuit
Just ahead of boat show season, Fyran have released yet another new model – the 575 Pursuit. NZ Fishing World gets a sneak peak and checks out the first production model, even before the dealers!
WIN with Rexona Clinical Protection
Rexona Clinical Protection and New Zealand Fishing World are giving five lucky readers the chance to win a prize pack valued at $50 each.
New issue on sale now
The latest issue of New Zealand Fishing World, on shelves now, is jam-packed with the skills and knowledge necessary for a Kiwi winter spent fishing. We’ve got an in-depth snapper lure special, covering what to use where and when. We visit the Ranfurly Banks, the mythical Mokohinaus and ragged Rangitoto, surveying each prime fishing location and all they have to offer.
