Jigging for kingfish - Tips and techniques

Straylining and dropper (ledger) rigs are usually the first methods that people try as they’re easy, relatively cheap and can deliver good results

Kingfish are regarded by many as the Holy Grail of New Zealand sport fish with good reason – they’re stunning, hard-fighting creatures that test the angler and tackle to the extreme.

The enigmatic gurnard is never going to win any awards for its fighting skills but when it comes to putting it on to the plate, there’s not many fish that can match it for taste.

The humble kahawai is finally being recognised for the valuable sport fish which it is, and on a trout fly rod it becomes even more exciting. A fly rod will usually outfish traditional spinning tackle every time, and this method of fishing can be applied all around the country where kahawai move into river mouths. But more can be done to protect these wonderful fish.

Grant 'Espresso' Bittle invites the fishing community to provide feedback on his proposed fishing coaching seminar initiative.

Simple tip to keep your phone or camera secure on board

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking your ideas and feedback on proposed changes to the blue cod (rāwaru) seasonal closure in the Marlborough Sounds (Te Tauihu-o-te-waka) to reduce fishing pressure.

Explore innovative techniques for soft bait fishing and take advantage of quieter weather to refine your skills, as suggested by the latest updates and fishing conditions in the Hauraki Gulf.

Any day now the snapper work up season will be upon us. What condition is you line in?

New Zealand Food Safety has some fast facts to share about toxic shellfish poisoning and how to keep yourself, your whanau and friends safe.