The west coast has been the bright spot on the snapper fishing scene.

Fishing is all about the weather.

Is spring here, or isn't it?

Paua divers pushed for ban which tourism industry says is based on outdated law

The scallop season opens tomorrow.

A monster from the sea has washed up near Wellington, we're not squidding!

Moving shadows: Whitebait season now open and runs through until end of November.

Fish fresh from smoker an age-old way of preserving large catches and storing for later.

The official season for the wriggling delicacy has opened.

He was a champion wrestler, but Aubrey Sara was best known as a fearless shark hunter.

Best action out in the deep water where temperatures are still nudging 15 degrees mark.

Memorable pieces of advice as fishing loses one of its most knowledgeable characters.

Fish need to be encouraged to eat in winter and berley is the best way to attract them.

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

Southern bluefin creating excitement off Gisborne for sport fishing fraternity.

Choosing a fish to literally pick up, then this one is a good candidate however you do it.

Common red fish variety easy to catch over winter.

Phases of the lunar body also affects movement of fish.

Warmer weather and water sees fish remain in channels.

Find right water temperature and decent snapper hauls can be found off Auckland.

Northland is the proverbial fishermen's basket.

It's an area with much to offer and it's hard to leave.

Great time of year for targeting large snapper by straylining over reefs or pinnacles.

Story of big game fishing features huge excitement behind lens with record catch.

Abundant rainfall helps perpetuate this wonderland.

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

Fraser Island's location is a winner.

Local knowledge can make a difference as snapper start their search for warmer water.

Winter is forgotten on a Sunshine Coast search for the elusive flathead.

"This is definitely the biggest fish I have ever caught."