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• Ken Ring's Bite Times

  2012-05-17 12:20:38 // Andrew Spear

  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.

• Gizz the goss

  2012-04-27 11:17:27 // Vanessa Ellingham

  May is almost upon us and as some prepare to batten down the hatches for winter, it is time for us to gear up for the winter fishing season. Colder conditions shouldn’t deter us from heading out on the water, especially with that extra sun we’ve been having. Head to our Facebook page and let us know your best winter fishing tips - we might be able to sneak you a prize.

• Fishing reels in more Kiwis than rugby

  2012-03-08 13:23:48

  Rugby might be New Zealand’s most watched sport, but fishing has more than five times more people participating, according to a new survey by Horizon Research.

• What's on where you are

  2012-03-01 16:09:15 // Vanessa Ellingham

  Well the fishing comp season just keeps rolling. This week the North Island's the place to be, with comps stretching from Mahia to Manukau, Mercury Bay to 90 Mile Beach. The W S Laurie Westcoaster has been postponed due to a brewing storm, but will be back on later in the month. Check out what's on today, tomorrow or in the next couple of weeks.

• Fishing Legends Grand Prize Update

  2012-02-24 14:08:13 // Vanessa Ellingham

  We know fishos are a passionate bunch and you have certainly given us food for thought with regard to our recent announcement about the finalists for Fishing Legends. It is clear from the feedback that there was some ambiguity in the way we communicated how our winner would be found, and for that we apologise. You have convinced us that we need to re-think this process and as a result the final winner will be decided by a draw of the 12 finalists.

• “A good day’s fishing” t-shirt – WIN

  2012-02-20 11:51:06 // Vanessa Ellingham

  There’s nothing quite like celebrating a successful day’s haul than scoffing a feed of fresh kaimoana, relaxed out on the boat. This t-shirt sums up that feeling pretty good, and we've got one up for grabs.

• New issue on sale today

  2012-01-25 11:35:25 // Vanessa Ellingham

  As summer continues its all about the snapper, and our February issue is chocka. On sale today!

• Synit Banshee Inchiku Tai

  2011-12-23 06:51:34 // Andrew Spear

  Synit's new Banshee Inchiku Tai rods are the perfect fit for slow jigging and deep water soft baiting for snapper this summer.

• Fin-Nor Bahama 3000

  2011-12-08 16:28:56 // Andrew Spear

  Fin-Nor have a name for tough reels that do the work at the business end of things. One of Fin-Nor's new spinning reels, the Bahama 3000, once again lives up to its manufacturer's reputation and is a perfect little number for soft baiting with.

• Fishing Legends Prize for December

  2011-12-02 10:01:11 // Andrew Spear

  The winner of December's Fishing Legends competition will win a fantastic Shimano prize pack.

• Rayglass' Award-Winner

  2011-12-02 09:02:15 // Andrew Spear

  The Rayglass Legend 2200 picked up a big award at the Hutchwilco Boat Show earlier in the year. After a day out testing it, it wasn't too hard to see why.

• Win a Ryobi Power Tools Package

  2011-11-28 10:19:31 // Andrew Spear

  We've got a fantastic Ryobi Power Tools pack to give away to a lucky reader this month.

• December Issue on sale now!

  2011-11-28 10:10:10 // Andrew Spear

  NZ Fishing World's December issue is on sale now and, once again, it is jam-packed with enough fishing tips, stories and great photos to last you through the summer.

• Soft Bait World Cup

  2011-11-25 09:30:16 // Andrew Spear

  On a windy and very rough day over at the Coromandel, NZ Fishing World entered a crew into the second-ever Soft Bait World Cup.

• Stabicraft's Soft Baiter

  2011-11-23 13:09:59 // Andrew Spear

  Stabicraft has answered the call of Kiwi soft baiters with the release of their purpose-built 1750 Frontier.

• Smoking fish on your BBQ

  2011-11-18 10:57:22 // Andrew Spear

  Here's a couple of different ways you can smoke your catch on the BBQ.

• Make your own wind-on leader

  2011-11-11 13:06:03 // Glen Booth

  While most of us choose to buy our wind-on leaders, they aren’t that hard to make, as Glen Booth explains.

• Tauranga Boat Expo a Success

  2011-11-11 13:00:05 // Andrew Spear

  Tauranga’s inaugural on the water Boat Expo is being hailed a success by organisers, visitors and exhibitors.

• Come see us at The Tauranga Boat Expo

  2011-11-03 12:14:54 // Andrew Spear

  Come see us at The Tauranga Boat Expo and Water Festival. We've got a subscription offer that you simply can't refuse.

• Featherweight packs a punch

  2011-11-03 10:21:02 // Andrew Spear

  They say good things come in small packages, and with Pflueger's new Patriarch XT reel they hit the nail firmly on the head.

• New issue out now!

  2011-10-31 10:30:52 // Andrew Spear

  New Zealand Fishing World's first ever monthly issue has hit the shelves.

• Gillette ProGlide - Win

  2011-10-31 10:14:06 // Andrew Spear

  We have five Gillette Fusion ProGlide and skincare packs valued at over $52 each to give away.

• Fishing the Remote Coast - Win

  2011-10-31 10:05:30 // Andrew Spear

  Win one of three copies of a brand new land-based fishing book written by Wellingtonian Andy Macleod.

• Win Ken Ring's New Book

  2011-10-31 09:56:30 // Andrew Spear

  We have three copies of Ken Ring's new 2012 weather predictions almanac to give away.

• Using the Net to fish

  2011-10-28 12:17:27 // Scott Cushman

  Using the internet can help your fishing in ways you wouldn't believe, as Scott Cushman explains.

• Typical Kiwi Summer Expected

  2011-10-28 11:14:32 // Andrew Spear

  The NIWA National Climate Centre’s outlook for early summer, November 2011 to January 2012, indicates that temperatures are likely to be near average across all of the North Island and average or above average in the South Island.

• DIY Marlin Lure

  2011-10-14 10:40:48 // Paul Walker

  Ever wanted to make your own marlin lure? Here Paul Walker lets you know exactly how to do it at home.

• New Legends October Prize

  2011-10-07 12:09:00 // Andrew Spear

  We have a great prize for the best video uploaded onto Fishing Legends during the month of October.

• Second Chance October

  2011-09-30 12:22:32 // Andrew Spear

  We'll be delving into the Fishing Legends video archive in October and running a 'best of the rest' competition during the month.

• Perfect Inshore Option

  2011-09-30 12:07:22 // Andrew Spear

  It's sometimes hard to find a good balance between affordability and performance, but this Fin-Nor/Van Staal combo comes pretty close.

• DRY CONDITIONS LIKELY AS LA NINA RETURNS

  2011-09-30 11:55:56 // Andrew Spear

  The NIWA National Climate Centre’s outlook for late spring and early summer, October to December 2011, indicates that seasonal rainfall is likely to be normal or below normal in all regions.

• Going Hands-Free

  2011-09-22 10:32:37 // Andrew Spear

  Andrew Spear headed out to White Island to discover the benefits of using electric reels to fish for deepwater species.

• Win a Milwaukee Heated Jacket

  2011-09-16 10:10:39 // Andrew Spear

  Remember that the Fishing Legends video that receives the most votes in September will win an amazing heating jacket from Milwaukee.

• Soft baits from then to now….

  2011-09-16 09:59:28 // Graeme Paterson

  Graeme Paterson has been following the evolution of soft baits from day one. But just what has changed over the last seven years with this very popular form of fishing?

• Targeting Coldwater Moochers

  2011-09-08 10:37:50 // Geoff Thomas

  The water temperature is still pretty cold but there are some good snapper to be caught. Here Geoff Thomas gives some tips to help you land the big one.

• NZ Fishing World up for a prize

  2011-09-08 10:20:45 // Andrew Spear

  NZ Fishing World has been shortlisted for a prize, please show your support and vote for us.

• Free poster in new issue

  2011-08-30 10:38:14 // Andrew Spear

  You'll find a great 1st XV of the Fishing World poster in every copy of the latest NZ Fishing World magazine.

• New issue out now

  2011-08-30 10:33:05 // Andrew Spear

  The September/October issue of New Zealand Fishing World hits the shelves next Monday.

• Win a bottle of 15-year-old Drambuie

  2011-08-29 13:01:26 // Andrew Spear

  Head over to our facebook page, let us know your thoughts on fish farming here in New Zealand and you could win a 15-year-old bottle of Drambuie worth $100.

• Special Subscription Offer

  2011-08-25 14:05:52 // Andrew Spear

  We've got a great subscription deal for you this Father's Day.

• New Fishing Stores Open

  2011-08-24 10:29:17 // Andrew Spear

  The New Zealand lifestyle just got even better, with the recent launch of an exciting new specialty leisure brand to complement the great outdoors.

• GT Kontiki Comes Up Trumps

  2011-08-19 12:03:13 // Andrew Spear

  Andrew Spear recently found out that the auto-guidance system in the new GT Kontiki worked wonders through a decent west coast swell and returned with a pretty decent haul of fish.

• Oram's Open Day

  2011-08-19 09:56:30

  All of the advantages of keeping a boat in a modern downtown boat park will be on show at the second Orams Boat Park Open Day on August 27.

• Fishing for ideas to keep seabirds safe

  2011-08-19 09:42:22

  Recreational fishers are being asked for effective ways to keep seabirds off hooks and away from boats and baits.

• Yakking Safely

  2011-08-12 10:27:37 // Jason Walker

  There is no getting away from it, kayaking does carry an element of risk, you are out there on your own in the big blue in a small craft, so what can you do to try and stay safe?

• Meeting with the Minister

  2011-07-28 09:56:39 // Peter Jessup

  Peter Jessup caught up with New Zealand's Minster of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley and asked him all those we questions we want answers to.

• Tell us your thoughts and win!

  2011-07-21 11:14:59 // Andrew Spear

  Let us know your thoughts on NZ Fishing World magazine and win!

• One week left for July's prize

  2011-07-21 10:08:35 // Andrew Spear

  Remember to get all your fishing videos up onto Fishing Legends as there is only one week left to have a chance of winning the amazing prize from Icey-Tek and Super Liquor.

• Getting into Spearfishing

  2011-07-21 09:45:00 // Matt Lind

  Spearfishing is a sport growing very quickly in New Zealand. Matt Lind has been doing it for quite a few years now and has some good advice for those wanting to get into the water.

• Winter fishing off the rocks

  2011-07-14 11:51:31 // Scott Cushman

  While most people are happy to stay warm indoors during the cold months, those who make the effort to get to a rock ledge can find some great fishing.

• Our boat is for sale!

  2011-07-14 10:25:37 // Andrew Spear

  The Fyran 595 that NZ Fishing World has been using for the last year is for sale.

• Win a Surtees with Northland Rugby

  2011-07-12 12:14:46 // Andrew Spear

  Northland Rugby are running a very cool competition where one person will win a personalised Taniwha Surtees for a year.

• NZ Fishing World winners

  2011-07-11 14:36:04 // Andrew Spear

  Congratulations to the following people who won the prizes from the May/June issue of NZ Fishing World.

• July's prize announced

  2011-07-07 09:32:31 // Andrew Spear

  Fishing Legends most popular video in the month of July will win an awesome 90L Icey-Tek chilly bin and a $500 Super Liquor voucher to fill it with.

• Launching safely from the beach

  2011-07-07 09:19:21 // Peter Jessup

  Peter Jessup has seen enough people get into trouble when launching their boats from the beach to know what to look out for. Here he talks of some of the more memorable 'boggings' and offers some tips when launching on the sand.

• Trout compared to 'freshwater stoats'

  2011-07-05 12:12:33 // Andrew Spear

  Claims made by a prominent diary industry representative that suggested trout were also to blame for decling water quality in New Zealand's streams and rivers have been seriously questioned by scientists.

• Win Tui Blond

  2011-07-04 14:51:42 // Andrew Spear

  Win a 12 box of Tui Blond that feature the cool new 'Vortex' bottles.

• Understanding the bite

  2011-06-30 11:02:21 // Bruce Duncan

  Snapper, as well as many other species of fish, feed differently in certain times of the year and we must remember this when we are trying to understand the bite. Here Bruce Duncan offers some pointers to help you get more fish on the table this winter.

• New issue out now!

  2011-06-29 10:25:34 // Andrew Spear

  NZ Fishing World's July/August issue has hit the shelves and it's packed with more fishing tips, yarns and great photography than ever before!

• Looking after your boat this winter

  2011-06-23 11:28:38 // Paul Walker

  The summer has been and gone and for many the time has come to put the boat into hibernation for the winter. Some steps must be taken to ensure your boat is ready for next summer though. Paul Walker gives some handy pointers that will keep your boat safe and prepared for next season.

• Kings from the rocks for beginners

  2011-06-17 10:25:01 // Scott Cushman

  Kingfish are a prized and mighty fish. Many fishermen have been left smashed and hookless with the adrenaline shakes after encountering kingfish. They are powerful, cunning and don’t give up easily. The following is a guide to setting up and targeting kingfish for the beginner from the shore.

• Easy fish stew

  2011-06-17 09:32:55 // Andrew Spear

  Here's a hearty and very simple meal that is perfect to eat in front of the fire on a chilly winter's night.

• Getting kids into fishing

  2011-06-09 11:42:41 // Al McGlashan

  Fishing is a sport that everyone can enjoy and is one of the few activities where families can participate together. Here Al McGlashan offers us a few tips on making it easier to get youngsters involved.

• Japanese Snapper Rig

  2011-06-09 11:21:33 // Andrew Spear

  This snapper rig is lethal when used with the right gear and tackle.

• Kingfish from top to bottom

  2011-06-03 11:48:33 // Graeme Paterson

  Graeme Paterson is always seeking new fishing experiences and to find out more about the sport. Here he combines two popular methods of targeting kingfish, and got the result he was after.

• Free Magazine Subscriptions

  2011-06-03 11:29:09 // Andrew Spear

  We have an AMAZING gift for everybody that uploads a video on to Fishing Legends in June.

• Another Fishing Legends Winner

  2011-06-03 11:27:00 // Andrew Spear

  Congratulations to Chris who won May's Fishing Legends competition.

• Light jigging for kingfish

  2011-05-26 11:03:05 // Graeme Paterson

  Catching kingfish with light jigging setups is one of the most excting forms of fishing around. Here Graeme Paterson offers some advice on gear and technique to help you get into light tackle jigging.

• Cooking kahawai

  2011-05-26 10:49:27 // Andrew Spear

  While snapper is at the top of most Kiwi's list, kahawai is a great tasting fish if it is prepared properly.

• Win a free soft bait set!

  2011-05-23 15:08:36 // Andrew Spear

  Your photos of big snapper, kingfish or even a humble kahawai can win a Tica soft bait rod and reel.

• Boat of the Show winners

  2011-05-18 15:13:37 // Andrew Spear

  Here is a list of all the winners from the 2011 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show.

• Finding the perfect knife

  2011-05-18 14:47:18 // Paul Walker

  Sharp knives are essential tools for all fishermen. Paul Walker explains what to look for in the perfect fishing knife.

• Free rum at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show

  2011-05-11 14:56:31 // Andrew Spear

  Receive a free bottle of Mt Gay rum when you subscribe to NZ Fishing World at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show that runs from Thursday May 12 through to Sunday May 15.

• Stick baits for billfish

  2011-05-11 12:00:57 // Graeme Paterson

  Catching kingfish with stick baits is a craze that has taken New Zealand by storm, but what about targeting billfish with these topwater lures? Graeme Paterson offers some tips on how this can be done.

• Win two Casio watches!

  2011-05-05 14:21:27 // Andrew Spear

  The best Fishing Legends video of May will win TWO Casio watches!

• April's Fishing Legends winner

  2011-05-05 11:16:54 // Andrew Spear

  Congratulations to Myron Chin whose Fishing Legends video was judged by you as the best of March.

• Me, Marlin & the Mako

  2011-05-04 11:34:17 // Andrew Spear

  Marlin, mako sharks and great Kiwi characters all feature on this entertaining DVD.

• Iki-ing fish

  2011-05-04 11:26:59 // Peter Jessup

  Is iki-ing your freshly caught snapper the best way to treat your fish? Pete Jessup offers some insight.

• Shimano Trinidad A

  2011-04-27 12:25:31 // Andrew Spear

  Shimano's new Trinidad A is a great little reel that lends itself to a variety of fishing styles.

• Mussel and saffron risotto

  2011-04-27 10:33:35 // Andrew Spear

  Here's a simple and great-tasting recipe that you, your family and friends are sure to love

• Ledger Rig

  2011-04-27 10:28:13

  The Ledger rig is a great setup to use when targeting bottom-dwelling fish.

• Win KNUT jeans

  2011-04-21 10:29:06 // Andrew Spear

  Here's how you can win a pair of these awesome KNUT jeans that feature the world's first beer pocket!

• New Zealand Fishing World on sale now!

  2011-04-21 09:32:09 // Andrew Spear

  New Zealand Fishing World's May/June issue is on sale now.

• Bleeding kahawai

  2011-04-20 13:20:24 // Andrew Spear

  Bleeding kahawai is pretty common-place for New Zealand recreational fishermen. But does it actually result in a better-tasting fish?

• Running Rig

  2011-04-19 13:40:34 // Andrew Spear

  How to tie your own Running rig.

• Kaipara Turbines - Good or Bad?

  2011-04-18 14:13:08 // Andrew Spear

  Do you think the Kaipara Harbour turbines should have gone ahead?

• Win a Nikon Digital-SLR camera

  2011-04-15 14:08:54 // Andrew Spear

  We have a Nikon digital-SLR worth over $1000 to award to April's Fishing Legends winner.

• Strayline Rig

  2011-04-15 11:46:01 // Andrew Spear

  How to tie your own Strayline rig

• Snapper on slow jigs

  2011-04-14 12:07:46 // Andrew Spear

  Fishing for snapper using inchiku or slow jigs, like Shimano's Bottom Ship or Daiwa's Pirates, work perfectly in deeper water, where the fish seem to be migrating to at the moment.

• Looking after your reel

  2011-04-08 12:12:15 // Paul Walker

  Paul Walker offers some advice for prolonging the life of your favourite reel.

• Knot of the week - Blood Knot

  2011-04-08 11:53:40 // Andrew Spear

  This week we're taking a look at the Blood Knot

• First Grand Prize Announced!

  2011-04-01 10:48:07 // Andrew Spear

  The first Fishing Legends Grand Prize has been announced, and it's worth over $12,000!!

• Tips to cast further

  2011-04-01 10:47:22 // Scott Cushman

  We all want to cast further when wading in the surf or flinging a bait or a lure from the rocks. Scott Cushman looks at the best tackle options, and how to improve your technique.

• Second finalist found

  2011-04-01 10:36:39 // Andrew Spear

  We've found our second Fishing Legends monthly winner and finalist.

• Knot of the week - Albright Knot

  2011-04-01 09:49:37 // Andrew Spear

  This week we're taking a look at the ALBRIGHT KNOT.

• KAIPARA TURBINES ALL GO

  2011-03-25 12:12:37 // Andrew Spear

  The tick has been given for the go ahead of the 200 turbines in the Kaipara Harbour, but what are your thoughts?

• Knot of the week -Yucatan Knot

  2011-03-24 11:00:33 // Andrew Spear

  This week we're taking a look at the YUCATAN KNOT.

• Fishing from the rocks

  2011-03-17 11:00:10 // Scott Cushman

  Land-based expert Scott Cushman offers some tips that will help your chances of catching big fish from the rocks.

• Want a bottle of Drambuie?

  2011-03-17 09:12:07 // Andrew Spear

  If you've got any fishing-related questions or thoughts that you'd like to get off your chest, make sure you send them into us here at NZ Fishing World.

• NZ Fishing World grows!!

  2011-03-10 15:03:46 // Andrew Spear

  NZ Fishing World is delighted to announce that the magazine is going monthly at the end of this year!

• Lures for kahawai

  2011-03-10 12:26:28 // Paul Walker

  There are literally HEAPS of kahawai around at the moments and they're some of the biggest seen in recent times. Here Paul Walker explains just what you need to nab a few.

• Take photos like a pro

  2011-03-03 10:10:24 // Al McGlashan

  Do you want to take fishing photos like a pro? Here are some tips to help you get started.

• Knot of the week

  2011-02-24 11:23:02 // Andrew Spear

  This week we're taking a look at the DROPPER LOOP knot.