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Pro sailor Kim Krogstad on swapping Milwaukee for Auckland, finding independence on her Smuggler 6.3 Strata, and why she wants more women out on the water.

Which Auckland fishing spots are still open after the 2025 Hauraki Gulf marine protections? Updated guide to 17 inner Gulf marks, with closures flagged.

Live baiting has turned around many a bad day’s fishing

As locations to weather a storm go, nowhere in this country can rival Whangaroa Harbour. With Stephenson Island, the Cavalli group and some of the best marlin grounds on the coast so close to its entrance it’s surprising this destination doesn’t get more press. Hopefully we are about to change all that.

Northland’s best-kept secret lies within a ring of snow-white beaches and Pohutukawa trees. In the author’s opinion the Cape Kari Kari, Rangaunu Bay and Garden Patch area offers the most diverse and productive fishery that is accessible with a moderate level of experience by a trailerboat owner.

Kiwi angler Neil Gorringe sets national record with 32.5lb (14.75kg) snapper on 8kg line.

There is a lot of blue water out there and one of the best ways of covering the ground is by trolling lures. But there are still a few tricks to getting the bites.

Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) or 'the chicken of the sea', are one of the best eating fish we can catch in NZ waters, and unlike their more desirable bigger cousins, the yellowfin and bluefin, albacore inhabit cooler waters and are able to be targeted just about anywhere in NZ. They are also brilliant sport on light tackle, even though most are winched aboard with heavier tuna gear or on bungees. Check out the smile on Catch sponsored angler Flyn Jack with an albacore he caught on a kingfish jig in the Coromandel to see that they can be great fun.