Forsyth Thompson has fished the length and breadth of New Zealand. Part two of this series covers some of his best spots in the Far North and Bay of Islands

NZ Fishing World’s Forsyth Thompson has fished the length and breadth of New Zealand. Part three of this series covers some of his best spots in and around Auckland.

Being completely different to big boats, a good deal of planning needs to be done to kit out your small boat properly and travel in comfort. Forsyth Thompson explains.

Forsyth Thompson is a self-confessed land-based addict and has fished off rocks all around New Zealand. Here’s five epic locations that Forsyth just loves to hit.

NZ Fishing World contributor Forsyth Thompson has fished the length and breadth of New Zealand. Part One of this series covers some of his best spots in the Coromandel. Opening image: courtesy Aaron Levian

For a lot of fishos, land-based fishing in Wellington is thought of as being just cold weather, high winds and nothing but red cod, kahawai and sharks.