Angler's Planet Author

Tasman in the South Island of New Zealand has it all for the avid fisherman and holidaymaker. As local Troy Dando points out, you can fish one day and if the weather is not so good enjoy hundreds of landlubber attractions the next. From Farewell Spit in the west to Stephens Island in the east, Tasman in the South Island of New Zealand has it all for the avid fisherman and holidaymaker. As local Troy Dando points out, you can fish one day and if the weather is not so good enjoy hundreds of landlubber attractions the next.

The days are getting shorter and the temperature is falling, which can only mean one thing - insane winter fishing for giant kingfish and snapper! At the very top of the South Island sits the Marlborough Sounds, its many different bays harbouring a multitude of mussel and fish farms.

From Farewell Spit in the west to Stephens Island in the east, Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand has it all for the avid fisherman and holiday makers. This is the ultimate family holiday and fishing area in NZ. You can fish one day and if the weather is not so good the next you can go to one of a hundred of local attractions that litter the area; wine tasting, go-karting, markets and wearable arts - Nelson has it all. Let’s take a fishing holiday around the bay starting in the Northwest corner of Golden Bay.

Found throughout New Zealand, but more common in the south, the mighty blue cod is an excellent eating fish, and most anglers are very happy to see one come to the surface. But where will you find them? And what tactics should you use to land a catch? Troy Dando gives us some tips

Kingfish have a reputation for being jig-shy, but if you present the right lure in the correct way, your chances of a strike are good, says Troy Dando.

Sun, Sand, Sea and Snapper, your Nelson holiday destination has it all.

Troy Dando talks to his mate Gavin Williams, about the secrets of catching XOS snapper in the Marlborough Sounds.