Bright coloured trout lures, like this traffic light Tasmanian devil, work well at sea. Photo / Geoff Thomas Forty years ago, we used to tow a runabout from Rotorua to the coast near Whakatane and ...

Kahawai are an iconic species for recreational fishers. They are fantastic fighters and are found in most coastal waters, harbours, and estuaries around New Zealand, in both the North Island and South ...

Kahawai should be netted rather than lifted into the boat in case of breakage. Picture / Geoff Thomas Kahawai have moved in close in good numbers and can be found by locating birds, and out wide in ...