Have you ever tried a scallop pasty? Here's how to make them - they are pretty simple and easy. Here's the link to Jamie Oliver's method of making pastry, it's pretty simple (it's part of his chicken pasty recipe

Which is better for fishing off the rocks, braid or mono? Here’s some pros and cons for each type of fishing line - it will depend on your outfit, your location and the species you are targeting that can help you choose which line is best for what you are doing.

Bait or Lure Fishing - We all have hard days but sometimes just changing one or two things can make the difference between catching nothing and catching something. Try these tips when the fishing is tough, it could save your day.

Here's eight top tips ips to help you catch fish on the slow days off the rocks or shore. Bite times and bait and berley tips can help you put something in the bag when it looks like it could be nothing.

How to target popular species from the rocks at night? Safety first up! Before heading out, check your location in the daylight. During the day some areas have good snapper food but are too shallow to fish but at night the fish come in close. Get a headlamp and don't shine your light on the water, a bait bucket is also a good tool to have.

Here's some tips and info for rock fishing Islands & rock stacks. The Hauraki Gulf is a great place for shore-based fishing and finding islands and rock stacks with deeper water or healthy ecosystems and better fishing. I like hunting for new spots that others may overlook and catching a feed. The same principles work the same for other parts of the country, just be safety conscious - fish with a mate, check the weather, don't take silly risks.