by Roland Brunner and Nantyia Boontong Determined anglers Nantiya and partner Roland have been travelling around New Zealand in their campervan since November 2016. In their travels, Nantiya was impressed with some of the great catches posted on tackle-shop walls. She also noted how somberly the anglers were dressed and promised that, should she catch…
Trevally - Caranx georgianus - In recent years, following study in Japan - Pseudocaranx dentex - Maori name is Araara by Allan Burgess The trevally is a moderately deep-bodied pelagic fish that…
Yellowtail Kingfish - Hard fighting premier New Zealand gamefish by Allan Burgess and Dick Marquand Also known as Kingi (New Zealand) Yellowtail Amberjack (Canada, USA). Believed to be increasing in numbers around the South Island as sea temperatures rise. Small yellowtail kingfish, often referred to by anglers as a rat king, weighing about 6kg…
Garfish or Piper - Hyporhamphus ihi Other names for garfish: takeke, piper, halfbeak Garfish also called Piper – Hyporhamphus ihi. This one is about 30cm in length which is an excellent size for eating. To cook simply gut, coat in flour and cook in butter. When fresh they also make excellent…
Mustad Fastach Clips make it possible to securely change soft-baits and lures in seconds Every so often when it comes to fishing tackle, a really good idea comes along. Mustad Fastach Clips are one of those…
Shimano Sienna 2500FD The Shimano Sienna 2500FD is a light-weight trout spin fishing reel ideally suited for casting softbaits to trout, salmon and sea fish. Perfect for casting lures like 1/6 oz jig heads, Tobys and Tasmanian Devils. Shimano’s is a trusted manufacturer with a long history of…
Havelock Snapper Ecstasy - A fishing charter run by a snapper guru The aim of the holiday was to catch the big ones, snapper and kingfish. We went around beforehand and spent heaps on all sorts of little gadgets supposedly perfect for targeting the prize of the average saltwater…
D'Urville Island Fishing - Finding the Best Spots by Darryl French Looking at D’Urville Island, where it is, and what sort of fishing we have here. D’Urville Island is located at the northwestern end of the Marlborough Sounds,…
Taieri Mouth by Chris Dore Taieri Mouth map courtesy of Google Earth. Taieri Mouth - quiescent fishing community south of Dunedin - has always to me been a place a relaxation. "One can disregard all vexation and sit back and luxuriate in the tranquillity." Anglers, on the other hand, remain active and revel in the…
Takaroa II Fishing Success for the Southern Sportfishing Club By Dick Marquand with photographs by Allan Burgess The first time that I saw the Takaroa II was at Bluff Harbour where I was engaged in a spot of fishing with my good friend Dave Craze. I…
Kaikoura Coast Fishing, Part 2 - Tips, spots, species Kaikoura Coast Fishing part 2 Kaikoura Coast Fishing part 2, follows on from part 1. Where to Catch Fish at Kaikoura. The best spots and what to expect there…
Sockeye Salmon - Oncorhynchus nerka - only landlocked stocks are found in New Zealand Most New Zealand freshwater anglers will have never seen a sockeye salmon. They are only found in the Waitaki River catchment, especially in lakes Ohau and…
Kahawai Fishing on light spinning tackle, soft baits, and the fly rod Other names for kahawai: Kopapa, Australian Salmon For Kahawai Profile by Dick Marquand (scroll down) Kahawai Fishing I used a trout fly rod and reel setup to target kahawai at the river mouth. The blue Deceiver pattern worked a treat…
Arawata River Mouth Kahawai on Saltwater Fly & Ultra Light Spin Gear with Dick Marquand When Aaron Horrell and I visited South Westland during a fishing expedition, we both agreed that we should make…
Lefty Kreh Deceiver Saltwater Fly Tying the Lefty Kreh Deceiver Saltwater Fly Pattern Best known as Lefty's Deceiver The Lefty Kreh Deceiver saltwater fly is perhaps the best known and most popular…
Taking Kids Fishing by Stephen Coote There are good reasons to take children fishing and there are things we can do to make the activity safe and enjoyable. Civilisation seems to move people further from nature. Basic skills and activities have less emphasis placed…
How to Smoke Fish Smoking fish in a hot smoker I must admit that some of my earlier smoking fish sessions have produced less than perfect results. I finally caught on and would like to pass on the following advice. This is really a…
Making Large Wooden Fly Boxes Here is a great idea for those who like to make things. Although I carry several small fly boxes in my vest pockets when trout fishing, I also wanted several large fly boxes to store…
Tongariro River Trout Fishing - Return Trip Written a few years back but very interesting for those contemplating chasing winter rainbows on this world famous river! by Piscator Not without a sense of deja-vu that I sat on board a Mount Cook Airline’s flight…
Marlin - Mt Maunganui - Astrolabe Reef - Happy 60th Birthday by Andrew Padlie What do most people do for their 60th Birthday? Well, have a party of course. You get heaps of presents from loved…
West Coast Marlin with DJ Moresby The coast to the west of Te Kuiti is genuine New Zealand "West Coast". The Tasman sea rolls in as two-metre high waves on a calm day to…