Getting to grips with your reel.

Any day now the snapper work up season will be upon us. What condition is you line in?

The enigmatic gurnard is never going to win any awards for its fighting skills but when it comes to putting it on to the plate, there’s not many fish that can match it for taste.

We are all familiar with the application of braid line for deep water fishing and for casting soft baits and jigs. But this unique line has the potential to revolutionise our approach in many more areas, from live baiting for kingfish to straylining for snapper.

Espresso highlights the Catch Curly Tails as a versatile softbait, emphasising its unique design that attracts fish, ensures a secure fit on the jig head, and comes in various colors and textures to suit different fishing conditions.

As the winter and early spring months roll through and the shallows are less productive than in warmer months, have you ever thought about chasing squid from the shore?

New ban on gathering shellfish, seaweed and rockpool life now in force on Hauraki Gulf coast north of Auckland. Fines up to $100,000. Check the rules.

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Auckland boatie David Yeong shares his love of fishing and why NZ's incredible waters are worth protecting.

Fishing rules change often, make sure you know what the current rules are wherever you’re fishing by downloading the NZ Fishing Rules app.

Duncan's curated 100 Fly Selection - 57 nymphs and 43 dry flies chosen for NZ conditions. Perfect timing as dry fly season builds on the Taupo fishery. Promo Code in post