Kingfish have announced their presence loud and clear in the Gulf and its surrounds, anglers lucky enough to be out there right now are grinning like orca. Whether you’ve been specifically hunting kingfish or simply chasing snapper and been ambushed by a green torpedo, the kings are on. Spot X for kings? Near or Far? Yes. That all depends entirely on where you launch from. The inner Waitematā has been holding anchovy schools — fleeting, here-one-day-gone-the-next stuff — but enough to draw in...

Exciting curveballs are already being thrown this late summer fishing season. Early anchovy schools are swirling around both sides of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, with kahawai smashing them to smithereens with the odd kingfish gliding through the chaos as well. With warm water all in, you can’t help but wonder… YFT in the Gulf (Craddock)? Mahi mahi knocking on the gates (Colville)? Stranger things have happened. Colour me beautiful! Match the Hatch Madness When the anchovies are freely...

The quickening, catch your breath… another fast and furious start to the year. A Fish Full of Dollars! Yes, the legend himself @BillHohepa is creating a full-length feature film — a legacy-driven fishing story set in the waters of New Zealand. It’s more than a movie; it’s a tribute to coastal life, Kiwi character, and the deeper meaning behind the catch. The journey is only just beginning as Bill brings this story to life. Talk about go ahead, make my day - I am very privileged and excited to...