Game Fishing New Zealand
Game Fishing New Zealand. American writer Zane Grey famously described New Zealand as the “Angler’s El Dorado” after fishing here in 1926. Chasing Northland’s billfish is regarded as the pinnacle of sport fishing the world over. The rich waters of New Zealand’s far north have a hypnotic effect on those who would seek the site of jumping fully lit marlin. The names of the legendary New Zealand charter boat skipper Captain Snooks Fuller and his vessel Lady Doreen will live on forever. The quarry is the striped, black and blue marlin, along with broadbill swordfish, tuna, kingfish and sharks.
Black Marlin – Istiompax Indica – The most prized billfish in NZ waters
The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is one of New Zealand’s most prized billfish, renowned for its size, power, and rarity. Found mainly in northern waters, these elusive giants offer a true challenge for big game anglers. Discover the best fishing spots, tips, and record-breaking catches of this iconic species.
Albacore Tuna Guide: Size, Habits, Lures & Game Fishing in NZ
Albacore tuna are a prized game fish in New Zealand, known for their long pectoral fins, strong runs, and excellent table quality. Learn about their size, habits, distribution, and the best fishing techniques for trolling lures, light tackle, and saltwater fly fishing.
Yellowtail – King of Broken Water – Milford Sound, Fiordland
Join the excitement as Dick Marquand chases powerful yellowtail kingfish off the Fiordland Coast with fishing legends Peter Goadby and Sir William Stevenson. Learn the finer points of high-speed trolling! “We did another run past these rocks and, this time, four lures were taken in a confusion of straining rods and screaming reels.”
Three Kings Islands Marlin & Tuna Game Fishing
Discover New Zealand’s premier game fishing destination at the remote Three Kings Islands. Renowned for marlin, tuna, and kingfish, these nutrient-rich waters offer world-class fishing adventures accessible via liveaboard charters from Mangonui.
Fiordland Game Fishing Club Operated Between 1972 and 1994 – The End Of An Era
By Dick Marquand On 24 August 1994, I chaired a meeting in Queenstown which wound.
Marlin Hunting – The Quest for a Beakie – Game Fishing NZ
Marlin Hunting – The Quest for a Beakie By Dick Marquand I read with great.
West Coast Striped Marlin Fishing out of Kaipara Harbour, Northland
We Boated Past the Graveyard of over 125 Shipwrecks By Warwick Judkins You wanna catch.
Marlin – Mt Maunganui – Astrolabe Reef – Happy 60th Birthday
Marlin – Mt Maunganui – Astrolabe Reef – Happy 60th Birthday by Andrew Padlie What.
Crazy Dangerous Fishing – When Marlin Strike Back
Crazy Dangerous Fishing By Andrew Padlie At some stage in our lives, we will all.
Striped Marlin Off the Coast of Taranaki – Aboard Swansong – Keith Chin
Striped Marlin off the Coast of Taranaki by Keith Chin – Cooking Your Catch in.