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Gear
Preview - Catch livies soft bait bodies- Catch livies soft bait bodies
It was only a matter of time before Catch Fishing introduced a live bait body to match their new Stingaz jig heads.
Fresh water
Freshwater: Fishing the seasons
One of the greatest lessons I ever learnt as a budding young fisherman on the lakes and rivers was that in order to become as successful at fishing as possible, you must continually adapt and become versatile in order to consistently deceive trout in a variety of situations. To improve in these areas I have challenged myself to fish as many different types of water as possible so I force myself to learn new skills on every piece of water I encounter.
Hints & Tips
A guide to setting up small boats
Being completely different to big boats, a good deal of planning needs to be done to kit out your small boat properly and travel in comfort. Forsyth Thompson explains.
Hints & Tips
Baits to impress your mates - Piper rigged for cast and release
This piper rig is deadly on kingfish. As a technique it is the first step in the process of mastering more advanced slow-troll baits and pitch baits. Application:
Any situation where the alternative would be a popper or stickbait – ideal for kingfish around structure.
Inshore
Winter tips and tricks for fishing the shallows
Winter fishing has its challenges. The Keys to success involves patience, keen observation and a variety of different types of oily berley.
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Land-based
Shore based tactics - What are the X-factors
Rock fishing success can often be attributed to understanding the important influences that cause fish to inhabit one area over another.
Land-based
Approaching the perfect cast - Surfcasting
A surfcasting cast, when performed correctly, is a thing of beauty. It’s all about timing and technique rather than power as some people think. Much like in golf, the biggest, strongest people don’t necessarily get the most distance. The approach to the cast is just as important as the cast itself. Safety is a paramount consideration so watch the surf for a while before wading in to make your cast.
Inshore
Six mistakes anglers make when targeting kingfish
Unprepared fishermen are often left with shaking hands after hooking an unstoppable green torpedo – the kingfish is a powerful and intimidating fish to hook.
Spearfishing
Spearfishing: Dealing with Sharks
About January last year I was eating breakfast watching TV, about to start a day’s paua diving in the Chatham Islands, when the news of a shark attack off the Auckland coast came on.
