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There's a new weapon from Catch Fishing. Check out the latest kabura jig that will catch just about any predatory fish out there. We've had great success with this extremely effective lure and it's well worth having a few in the tackle box, especially if it's a tough day. Easy to fish, and effective all year round, the new Catch Beady Eye Kabura is a must have if you like your lures.

NZ Fishing World presents a quick look at the fishing off the west coast of NZ's North Island with Rob Fitzgerald from Venturer Fishing Charters. Heading out with Rob is a fantastic safe, and secure way of crossing the infamous Raglan Bar and getting into some awesome fishing action.

Check out a little video log we made a few years ago featuring Edward Uhai Lee landing his first sword. Drop number 1 on a picture perfect day out off the mighty Manukau a few clicks. These are definitely strong beasts, and took a bit of grunting to get this one on deck.

Here's a slow pitch jig that can either be mechanically jigged or slow pitch fished to save your energy. Check out the new Catch Deep V in action. This is a great jig for just about any conditions and the special V shaped keel gives it extra hang time in the strike zone.

Here's the 2020 Boat Show’s mega Surtees - Yamaha Grand Prize It’s early – the sun just peers over the horizon. Dolphins are jumping, the day is perfect for a day’s fishing…where will you go? With your Surtees 750 Game Fisher, powered by a 300hp Yamaha – the options are endless! The launch is easy – Hosking provided a top-of-the-line, custom made, fully braked tandem trailer. What a hassle free start into a wonderful day’s fishing! Throttle down, you can feel the power – Yamaha F300 XCA 4.2-litre V6 4-stroke outboard. What a weapon! With the Surtees 750 Game Fisher enclosed, you can easily take up to 7 mates fishing. The cabin is big enough to overnight for a few of you and the fishing space is massive.

A few good basic technique and rigging tips for fishing off the rocks with Jason from Reel Kiwi Fishing

With the popularity of inchiku, slow pitch, and speed jigging, it's often the assist rig that gets beaten up before the metal jig. In some cases you might just prefer to customise your own rigs to suit your choice of hook. If you want to get the edge on your mates, here's a cool video showing how its done.

Assist rigs and your choice of hook can often make a big difference when you do connect with a decent fish. Here's Tony Orton showing us how to make your own rigs allowing a tailored hook size and assist length.

Yummy Mediterranean style dish that's quick, tasty and easy to make

Soft baits and kayaks go hand in hand. The stealth of the kayak and its ability to get in close where fish are feeding makes it a perfect match for soft bait fishing techniques. Catch Fishing and Stephen Tapp from Viking Kayaks presents a bit about targeting fish from a kayak, and how it's done right. Stephen is one of, if not the, best kayak fisherman in NZ, and you can learn a lot just watching the master in action.

Stunning video from JE Wilds targeting kingfish on topwater from the rocks. Check it out...

Ace beach fisherman Jason from Reel Kiwi Fishing shows us the basics, with a few hints and tips to help you with your surfcasting off the sand.