Fishing with live bait part 2

Hauraki Gulf fisheries closure: 2-year ban on seaweed and invertebrate harvesting begins March 2026 across Ōmaha Bay, Kawau Bay, and Whangaparāoa Peninsula.

New biosecurity rules are in place at Hauturu o Toi Little Barrier Island, making it illegal to anchor anywhere around the island.

Discover how matching rod action to your lure and target species can dramatically improve your results—this short intro from Fishing Coach Pro sets the stage for smarter, more effective lure fishing.

A very popular and effective way to catch snapper for many people—especially novice and young anglers. Check out this quick and easy way to improve it, adding a new dimension—who knows where it might lead.

No more chipped rod guides from smacking the swivel yet again! With a small shift, they can still be used to do what they do best. Check this pearl out: To Swivel, or Knot?

Two essentials for autumn fly fishing in the central North Island. Cleardrift egg patterns are producing right now at the Tongariro Delta, and breathable waders will keep you comfortable as temperatures drop.

Boaties share their love of fishing and why it’s so important to ‘protect our paradise’. By keeping hulls, anchors, chains and gear clean, we can all do our bit to stop the spread of invasive pests.

Brendan Lockhead never grew up around boats. Then an impulse buy at 30 changed everything. Now he's chasing snapper in the Hauraki Gulf and says NZ fishing is hard to beat.

New ban on gathering shellfish, seaweed and rockpool life now in force on Hauraki Gulf coast north of Auckland. Fines up to $100,000. Check the rules.

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