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.

Much of the thrill of sea fishing is that you never know what you may reel in.

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.

Study your tide times calendar and you should soon be getting some good results.

All is well until a salmon gobbles the hook, writes Sue Hoffart.

Jo and Ron left Tuakau to meet their fishing club for a day out snapper fishing on the charter vessel Gulf Raider.

When cicadas emerge from their long sojourn underground, trout stir for the feast to come.