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Contaminated whitebait warning
Whitebait caught from sewage-contaminated rivers could end up on the plates of unsuspecting diners at restaurants and cafes.

Niue: Tranquillity at its finest hour
Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.

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

Understanding tides the best way to land a good catch
Tides are the key to successful saltwater fishing, and they are determined by the moon.

Fishing: Falling for the bait
There are plenty of braggarts among fishing enthusiasts, but they usually get caught out.

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Spinning a yarn
When fishermen gather around a bottle or a bar they invariably start telling stories that are sworn to be based on the honest truth.

Geoff Thomas: Give 'em a chance
Use common sense when releasing fish and they will more likely survive.

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

Geoff Thomas: The X factor
Much of the thrill of sea fishing is that you never know what you may reel in.

<i>Geoff Thomas:</i> Seductive morsels
A bit of a spoon, lunch leftovers or an oily rag have all been known to tempt fish into biting.