Category Archives: News

A few days ago I was handed a stack of fishing-related newspaper clippings from the 1960′s. I have scanned them all and made them available here. It really is an eye-opener on what the fishing used to be like in … Continue reading →

Well its started. Actually it started ages ago in some places in the far north. Since the National Government handed the control of our beaches to a minority group of New Zealanders, the rot as been setting in. One of … Continue reading →

An interesting, but frightening tendency for local ‘authorities’ to stuff things up! http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/ocean-beach-to-be-locked-to-vehicles-overnight/1205246/ Please protest this as best you can.

Its mid November and theoretically summer time. Not that you’d notice.. We’ve had nice sunny days and clean water. We’ve also had 3 meter swells and and howling easterlies. Surfcasters have been targetting big Snapper as is the norm at … Continue reading →

I read and hear the term ‘fishy water’ quite often, indeed I’m guilty of having used it myself but what constitutes ‘fishy water’? We all have our own perceptions I guess. When I turn up at the beach and look … Continue reading →

The ‘Guardians of Hawke Bay Fisheries’ is a voluntary group of representatives from tangata whenua, recreational fishers, commercial fishers and environmental groups with the vision of a sustainable fishery in Hawke Bay, both now and for our grandchildren. Click here: … Continue reading →

It constantly annoys me that small sections of our society think they can impose their beliefs and rules on the majority. In the 40 years that I’ve been fishing, I’ve seen many many freedoms lost. Things we would take for … Continue reading →

I had intentions of making a last gasp attempt at catching something decent this summer before the really crap weather moved in. However I only managed two outings (without a bite) before the rains set in. Most of the beaches … Continue reading →