Kingfish on livebaits - Moocher Hunters NZ

From the print archives: After a great trip soft baiting on a perfect day at the Graveyard on the Kaipara Harbour, we decided to come back and give it an even better crack.

Trevally are one of the hardest fighting sport fish New Zealand has to offer yet they are surprisingly under-rated by many fishos. It may sound mad to many, but a lot of fishermen still see trevally as nothing more than fresh bait.

Fishery officers were called in by Hawkes Bay police yesterday after they stopped a car with a big haul of pāua inside.

Simple tip to keep your phone or camera secure on board

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.

Test your dive skills with our two minute test.

The government’s Fisheries Reform 2025 may impact your success as a recreational fisher—have your say before it's too late!

Rod grip is step one and lays the foundation for consistent, productive mechanical jigging.

Here’s a quick free tutorial for you on this important but often overlooked key aspect - get the best from your gear and catch the fish:

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