They're slippery customers, but with a bit of technique, it'll all be 'hook a dory'.

Whitebait live a perilous life well before meeting the nets.

Tides are the key to successful saltwater fishing, and they are determined by the moon.

There are plenty of braggarts among fishing enthusiasts, but they usually get caught out.

When fishermen gather around a bottle or a bar they invariably start telling stories that are sworn to be based on the honest truth.

Use common sense when releasing fish and they will more likely survive.

When it comes to fish, New Zealand is often held up as an exemplar of what happens when you get things right.

A bit of a spoon, lunch leftovers or an oily rag have all been known to tempt fish into biting.

He was prepared to steer his boat into any weather, ride his Harley fast and drive his Corvette faster. I never knew the guy, but it's clear he was a legend - and a hoot.

The underrated kahawai will always give you a good run for your money.