Guides and Advice

Want to know how to catch snapper in NZ? This guide covers the best snapper rigs, bait, softbaiting techniques, feeding times and gear setups to help Kiwi fishos catch more snapper from the boat, rocks, beach or kayak.

Fuel prices climbing? No stress - some of the best fishing in NZ is right on your doorstep.

Harbours, kayaks, rocks and beaches can still put a solid feed on the table without burning through fuel.

Autumn’s shorter days and cloudy skies can seriously cut your solar charging output, leaving batteries drained when you least want it. We break down why your system may be underperforming and shares simple tips to keep your batteries full all year round.

Recent improvements to batteries, inverters and solar power, plus the substantially lower pricepoint of these technologies, provide incredible opportunities to add utility to our outdoor adventures. Check out our blog to find out how much battery storage you need to power different appliances.

The PENN Authority is the ideal reel for shallow water softbaiting, pairing tough drag with a lightweight build to handle big snapper around reef. Matched with a PENN Regiment rod, Slammer Braid, and a six-inch grub tail on a half-ounce jig head, it's a setup built to fish the broken foul of New Zealand's northern coastline. Target the sandy guts between bombies with a simple twitch and sink retrieve, focus on the light changes, and trust your drag when a big fish makes a run for the rocks.

With your brand new Fathom Electric reel securely placed in the rod holder on your boat, you're all set to drop bait into the depths for the very first time.

You're the proud owner of a new Fathom Electric reel and now it's time to spool it up and get ready to hit the water! In this video, Brett provides a straightforward guide on how to spool and set up your electric reel for the very first time.