Amazing colour. A jewel from the ocean. SWF Blue Maomao with Dick Marquand
SWF Blue Maomao

SWF Blue Maomao with Dick Marquand The blue maomao – Scorpis violaceus is one of.

Chasing yellowtail kingfish on saltwater fly - Fishing the Collingwood Flats NZ.
Collingwood Flats Kingfish – Saltwater Fly – Collingwood, Nelson NZ

Yellowtail Kingfish on Saltwater Fly – Fishing the Collingwood Flats, Golden Bay, Nelson, New Zealand.

Angler’s vintage Fenwick Feralite FF 858 fly rod with Redington Grande reel used to catch a Tauranga Flats kingfish.
Tauranga Flats Kingfish on Vintage Fenwick Rod

A Tauranga flats kingfish bends my vintage Fenwick Feralite FF 858 for the first time. Patience, timing, and a quick cast made all the difference.

A Tauranga flats kahawai taken on my 3wt Epic 370 Fastglass fly rod - Little Olive.
Flats Kahawai on my 3wt Epic 370 Fastglass II – A Date with Little Olive

Flats Kahawai – A Date with Little Olive There have been a few big flats.

Otumoetai Channel Ultra-Light SWF Kahawai

Otumoetai Channel and Waikareao Estuary Ultra-Light SWF Kahawai – Tauranga, Bay of Plenty By Dick.

A nice size flounder caught on the Matua flats, Tauranga Harbour, two days ago. It was released to continue with its life.
Flounder on the Fly Rod

Flounder on the Fly Rod Text and Photographs By Dick Marquand In recent months, I.

This beautiful watercolour of a kahawai was painted by Frank Edward Clarke at Hokitika in 1872 (149 years ago). Arripis trutta (NZ) : Kahawai, 1872, by Frank Edward Clarke. Purchased 1921. Te Papa (1992-0035-2278/90)
Kahawai fishing on light spinning tackle, soft baits, and fly rod

Kahawai are one of New Zealand’s most exciting sport fish, renowned for their powerful runs and aerial leaps. This article explores how to catch kahawai on light spinning tackle, soft baits, and even the fly rod. Learn the best lures, hook setups, and techniques for targeting these fast-moving predators around river mouths and surf beaches, plus expert tips for choosing the right gear and fishing clear-water conditions.

Kahawai for breakfast. These fish are unbelievable fighters on the light weight fly rod.
Kahawai For Breakfast On My #6 Sage Fly Rod

Kahawai For Breakfast On My #6 Sage Fly Rod By Johnny Groome On the end.

Three Kings kingfish on saltwater Fly.
Three Kings Kingfish Saltwater Fly Video Review

Three Kings Kingfish Saltwater Fly Video Review by Allan Burgess In this episode of Pure.

Aaron with a hard fighting kahawai landed on a saltwater fly off the Arawata River mouth.
Arawata River Mouth Kahawai on Saltwater Fly & Ultra Light Spin Gear

Arawata River Mouth Kahawai on Saltwater Fly & Ultra Light Spin Gear with Dick Marquand.

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