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Wellington divers discover giant squid on beach
A monster from the sea has washed up near Wellington, we're not squidding!

Fishing: Time to net our liquid gold
Moving shadows: Whitebait season now open and runs through until end of November.

Fishing: Plenty of puff in smoking
Fish fresh from smoker an age-old way of preserving large catches and storing for later.

Fishing: New moon means bonanza
Snapper bite well on lunar phases: All fish more active when currents are flowing well.

Fishing: Whopper tale for youngster
There are still some large snapper to be hooked but 9kg monsters pretty hard to find.

Kiwi landed monster sharks in Sydney
He was a champion wrestler, but Aubrey Sara was best known as a fearless shark hunter.

Fishing: Warm weather will turn tide
Best action out in the deep water where temperatures are still nudging 15 degrees mark.

Kiwi angler hooks record-breaking tuna
Five minutes after casting out Helen Horrocks hooked a record-breaking tuna

Fishing: East coast tuna run frenzy
Southern bluefin creating excitement off Gisborne for sport fishing fraternity.

Fishing: John dory a great story ...
Choosing a fish to literally pick up, then this one is a good candidate however you do it.

Fishing: Chathams Heaven on earth
Going back in time is all part of bucket list 'offshore' experience.

Fishing: Search blows hot and cold
Find right water temperature and decent snapper hauls can be found off Auckland.

Fishing: Top time to target snapper
Great time of year for targeting large snapper by straylining over reefs or pinnacles.

Fishing: Fishing on film a reel thriller
Story of big game fishing features huge excitement behind lens with record catch.

Fishing the turn of the tide
Search for big snapper: Shallow water can be productive at low light on the Waitemata.

Fishing: Easter fishing looking good
Local knowledge can make a difference as snapper start their search for warmer water.

Clarke Gayford: Flat out like . . .
Winter is forgotten on a Sunshine Coast search for the elusive flathead.

Beach angler reels in 142kg striped marlin
"This is definitely the biggest fish I have ever caught."

Clarke Gayford: Sounds delicious
Marlborough's bounty lies, or rather, floats hidden underwater.

Fishing: Fishers part of wharf allure
Angling community and its jolly vibe should be part of any talks on waterfront's future.

Cruise and spews: Paula Bennett battles giant marlin
Bennett credits her newly improved fitness for reeling in a 110kg marlin.

Clarke Gayford: Friends and nemeses
This country of 83 islands offers great diving and rich experiences.