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The Seychelles is Matt Watson's number 1 destination for the largest range of the most popular sportfish and gamefish species in the world...
June 2026
NZ Fishing News chose Nyalic to protect the alloy of our latest project boat - it's a coating that won’t diminish the raw-metal aesthetic over time...
June 2026
We put the new Amarok Style V6 through its paces with a full-scale mission across mixed terrain and a boat load of almost 3.5 tonnes...
July 2026
Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ...
June 2026
The Seychelles is Matt Watson's number 1 destination for the largest range of the most popular sportfish and gamefish species in the world...
June 2026
NZ Fishing News chose Nyalic to protect the alloy of our latest project boat - it's a coating that won’t diminish the raw-metal aesthetic over time...
June 2026
We put the new Amarok Style V6 through its paces with a full-scale mission across mixed terrain and a boat load of almost 3.5 tonnes...
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Coromandel Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Good fish the reward for patient anglers Winter has settled across the Coromandel, bringing with... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Gurnard arrive in numbers While the snapper bite may have slowed down, another culinary delight... Read More >
Gisborne Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Tuna and Tarakihi Talk Winter has once again delivered what many gamefishers have come to... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 09/07/26
Larger lures & inchikus effective against undersized snaps A few beautifully calm days over the... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
Canals still the place for a monster trout I am sitting at my desk and... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Trophy snapper in close The snapper fishing out deeper continues to be the most consistent... Read More >
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Very good Mr SmudgeI was on the muddy Friday morning in the fog, 4.5hrs not a single biteLooked around new grounds for gurnard, found a few...
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Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn...
02 July 2026
A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July...
02 July 2026
New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026...
July 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
July 2026
Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn...
July 2026
A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July...
July 2026
New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026...
