Fisher Magazine NZ

08/10/2021

Yikes! Let’s not do things like this …

Our Biosecurity team found this Plecostomus, an ornamental catfish from the Amazon, living in a Pāpāmoa stormwater drain. By the size of it, it had been living in the drain for quite some time.

In the past exotic pets like this wouldn’t have been able to survive in the wild but with warming temperatures due to climate change they can survive and potentially thrive in the wild.

If you no longer want your exotic pet we ask that you do the right thing and rehome it rather than release it into the wild. Exotic species like this pose a major threat to our vulnerable ecosystems.
If you see any exotic species in the wild please report your sighting to us at 0800 884 880

Read more about the threat posed by escapee and abandoned pets here:
https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/news/news-and-media-releases/media-releases-2021/october-2021/sleeper-pests-woken-up-by-climate-change

01/10/2021

Stunning morning for opening day on Lake Rotoiti!
Who else is out? Show us how you’re getting on throughout the day 🎣☀️

27/09/2021

BUGS!…. lots of bugs! 🦞

22/09/2021

GUESS AND WIN!

It’s finally Spring… therefore it’s nearly summer! ☀️
What’s everyone’s prediction for the upcoming game season?

What will the first recreational gamefish be from the following: a yellowfin tuna, a big-eye, a blue, black or striped marlin?

Whoever nails the first species (from the options above) and guesses the closet catch date (from now) will score themselves a free 6 month subscription to the newly revamped Fisher Magazine!

We’ll announce the winner whenever the fish is caught and we hear about it! 🤙

Limited to 2 predictions per person.
You have until 30th Sept 2021 to submit your guesses!

21/09/2021

Woohoo! Daylight saving this weekend! ☀️

Opening of trout fishing season next weekend! (1st October). Don’t forget this year Lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera aren’t fishable until Saturday 2nd of October.

16/09/2021

The Marlborough Sounds is closed for blue cod fishing from September 1 until December 20.

This is to support the reproduction of blue cod by reducing disruption to spawning behaviours and reducing catch numbers.

During the closed season you can take Blue cod from outside the closed area into the Marlborough Sounds as long as you can prove where the fish were taken from.

To check the fishing rules for your area, download the NZ Fishing Rules App. Visit www.mpi.govt.nz/fishingrules or email [email protected] to sign up to fishing related updates in your area.

16/09/2021

Kingfish recapture info - pretty cool to know these guys do some miles!

Pretty stoked to hear of a Kingfish I tagged and released at Gannet Island, Raglan back in 2018 has crossed the ditch and made to New South Wales, Australia! This is the first time a tagged West coast Kingfish has made the journey across the Tasman to Australia.
At the time of release it measured 97cm, 3 years 6 months later, it measured 109cm.
Always amazes me what we learn about Yellowtail Kingfish from tag and release efforts 🤙

26/08/2021

Guessing it’s a fair assumption to make that there’s a lot of ‘catch-up’ with boat and gear maintenance going on around the country at the moment??
We’ve got the polisher out at Fisher HQ - what’s everyone else been doing?

25/07/2021

NEW ISSUE OUT NOW!
This issue our writers have shared good things with us that reflect the joys of the summer and autumn past, the benefit of their knowledge and experience and their winter fishing projects and outings. There's fishing from the rocks , fly fishing, targeting John dory, tips on surfcasting successfully, fishing new grounds, snapper, first marlin and so much more...
There's something for everyone!
Grab a copy from your nearest stockist or subscribe and have it delivered to your door!
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09/07/2021

Wish4fish - she’s on the water! Congrats to Bryce Dinneen, the Wish4fish team and Kingfisher Boats for this incredible achievement.