New Zealand is spoilt for choice when it comes to accessible land-based fishing options.
Collectively we are owners of more glorious coastline than all of China. This, coupled with our 20m of ad hoc access above high tide i.e. the Queen's Chain, means there's something for everyone. From deep rocky ledges, to surf-beach guts — we have fast and slow rivers, deep and shallow lakes, fish-filled estuaries and of course wharfs, wharfs, wharfs.
Benefits of land-based fishing are enormous. Cost for one. I remember taking my second-hand-new boat in for its first service, my mechanic jokingly telling me that BOAT was really an acronym for "Bring Over Another Thousand". How we laughed and laughed. Then he handed me a bill for $1014.67.
Seasickness isn't a problem on land and if you forget something it's easy enough to go pick it up, it's also a great way to introduce kids to the joy of it all.
Right now is perfect to get out and explore, not only because of our settled weather (well kind of), but also because the warmer waters bring the fish in close. You know all the shark sightings we get at this time of year? Contrary to newspaper reports they aren't interested in your aunty doing backstroke off Pauanui, but fish, lots of fish, all in close — in fact, sharks are a great sign.