Fishing

Looking for affordable ways to enjoy fishing, boating and RV adventures this winter? Discover practical tips to save money, reduce fuel costs and make the most of your everyday escapes without sacrificing time outdoors.

What makes Nomad Design lures one of the best on the market? Each lure in the Nomad range is packed with features which serve solely to improve performance and extend the life of the lure. There's no gimmicks here - only features which have been rigorously tested to help you catch more fish.

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.

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.