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Deep-water
Yamaha School of Fish - Deep Dropping with Whitiangler
Here is an absolute game changer technology advance from Yamaha that will hold your boat, single or twin outboards, over your fishing spot all by itself, letting you concentrate on the fishing. At does much more than that too, but take a look at the results we got on a great day out with Gene Denton 'Whitiangler' and the team from Yamaha.
Fresh water
Hundreds of anglers head for the hills!
At 0001 hours on Saturday the 7th of November, the high country fishing season kicked-off throughout Canterbury.
Anglers in their hundreds flocked to the iconic Canterbury high country to take part in the annual fishery opening with many anglers out on the water just after midnight.
A combination of good weather before the southerly change hit meant anglers were able to celebrate this tradition with gusto.
At the annual Lake Coleridge fishing competition over 200 anglers entered the popular contest and many more came for the prize draw.
Hints & Tips
SImply Kingfish - Matt Watson Ultimate Fishing
Check out the full classic episode of Ultimate Fishing's guide to targeting kings with that guy Matt Watson
Big Game
Ranfurly Banks bluefin & deep drop action
The mighty bluefin run that we are lucky enough to get off Waihau Bay each year was an absolute cracker this year. Check out a bit of footage we put together on board Coastal Charters with young Flyn Jack on the fish.
Techniques
How to fish soft baits with Rob Fort
Get a full run down on the basics of soft bait and soft plastic fishing, including the techniques explained to help you go out and be successful with this style. Learn about sink rates and staying in touch during the decent plus more with pro angler Rob Fort.
Techniques
How to fish microjigs and slow jigs with Rob Fort
Here's a complete step-by-step guide to using micro jigs. Learn the techniques to be successful at catching fish with four methods explained in detail including easy to follow instructional diagrams.
Techniques
Japanese micro jigging techniques
The Japanese invented micro jigs, and have also developed some specific techniques for fishing them. These little lures are deadly in NZ waters, particularly on snapper.
Check out this great technique instruction, it's in Japanese but has full subtitles.
Techniques
Top water kingfish action and tips
Join Adan Clancy from Fishy Business and Ben Pokaia for top tips for jigging and top water fishing for Bay Of Plenty Kingfish.
Japanese
High detail slow pitch jig techniques explained
English subtitles: Watch and learn the subtleties and actions, and the reasoning behind them in this instructional video. There's a lot to be applied here to slow pitch jigging for snapper and kingfish here in NZ.
Hints & Tips
Home craft sinkers from river stones?
Well here's something to really occupy the bored fisho in lockdown or when the weather is driving you crazy. Environmentally, aesthetically pleasing, super-camo fishing sinkers made from river stones.
Boats
The Lateral Line Boat Build: Episode #4
Milan and Nathan decided to build an aluminium trailer after Dayne explained the pros and cons on steel and alloy.
Boats
The magnificent Circa 950
Circa boats are a sensational riding hull, customised to suit each client's needs, catering for the most discerning boat owners. The team at Offshore boats in Whangarei customise and distribute these boats, and this includes the featured beauty here, a 950 SL.
Land-based
The Lateral Line: Episode #7
Again Milan has been scouting for land based fishing spots on google earth. With a new spot located the boys are off. After a hard day on the rocks it’s decided that going back to a spot that Milan lost 3 King Fish in one day is the best chance of success.
Boats
Offshore Boats 650
If you have never heard of Offshore boats before, that’s not surprising, as the brand has only recently been born at the hands of the team at Northland Marine and co.
With many years of experience in the trailer boat game, specialising in some of the mainstream alloy brands, Johnathan Barlow and business partner Paul Dunn from Marine North in Whangarei, set out to build the alloy boat they wanted, with no limitations or compromises.
