Lurite

  There are days on the water where you do everything the same as last week, the conditions look perfect, the lure is proven, and the spot has produced fish before — yet nothing happens. You cast, you retrieve, you change angles, you switch colours, you slow down, you speed up, and still the water feels empty. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of lure fishing, because it challenges the idea that skill alone controls the outcome. The truth is that fish behaviour is far more complex than most people realise, and some days they simply won’t commit, no matter how well you fish. What makes these quiet days interesting is that they often teach you more than the successful ones. When the fish aren’t feeding, you start noticing the small details you normally overlook. The water temperature feels slightly off. The current isn’t moving the same way. The baitfish aren’t schooling near the surface. The wind direction has shifted just enough to change how the lure swims. These tiny changes...

  Harbour fishing is one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to catch fish in New Zealand and Australia. Harbours are living ecosystems, constantly shifting with the tides, seasons, and weather patterns. They hold an incredible variety of species, from kahawai and trevally to flathead, bream, snapper, gurnard, and even kingfish. Because harbours combine deep channels, shallow flats, rocky edges, wharf structures, and strong tidal flow, they create a perfect environment for predators to hunt. This makes them ideal for anglers of all skill levels, whether you’re casting softbaits from a wharf, drifting lures from a kayak, or fishing bait from the shoreline. Harbour fishing offers something for everyone, and with the right knowledge, it becomes one of the most productive and exciting forms of fishing available. Understanding how harbours work is the foundation of consistent success. Harbours are driven by tides, and every movement of water influences where fish position themselv...

  Kahawai are one of the most iconic and energetic sportfish in New Zealand and Australia, known for their speed, power, and willingness to strike a wide range of lures. They are often the first predatory fish new anglers encounter, yet they remain a favourite for experienced fishers because of their aggressive behaviour and incredible fighting ability. Kahawai thrive in coastal waters, estuaries, river mouths, surf beaches, harbours, and current lines, making them one of the most accessible species for land‑based and boat anglers alike. Their schooling nature means that when you find one, you often find many, and the action can be fast, visual, and unforgettable. Understanding kahawai behaviour is the key to catching them consistently. Kahawai are highly mobile predators that follow baitfish such as anchovies, sprats, pilchards, and juvenile mullet. They hunt by pushing bait to the surface or trapping it against structure, creating the classic “work‑up” behaviour where birds dive,...

  Lure fishing has become one of the most popular and effective ways to target fish across New Zealand and Australia, and for good reason. Modern lures imitate baitfish, prawns, crabs, squid, and other natural prey with incredible realism, allowing anglers to cover water quickly and trigger reaction strikes from predatory species. Whether you’re fishing estuaries, beaches, harbours, rivers, lakes, or shallow coastal reefs, lure fishing gives you the freedom to explore, experiment, and adapt to changing conditions. It’s a style of fishing that rewards movement, observation, and technique, making it ideal for beginners who want fast results and experienced anglers who enjoy the challenge of mastering different lure actions. The foundation of successful lure fishing begins with understanding how predators behave. Fish like kahawai, trevally, flathead, bream, tailor, trout, and kingfish respond to movement, vibration, flash, and speed. They are wired to chase prey that looks injured, p...

  A comprehensive, deeply detailed, expert‑level guide to fishing shallow water — including flats, estuaries, beaches, harbours, mangroves, tidal drains, and nearshore shallows. Learn how to read water, understand fish behaviour, choose the right gear, and master the techniques that consistently catch fish in 0.5–10 metres of water. Shallow water fishing is one of the most exciting, visual, and rewarding ways to catch fish in New Zealand and Australia. Whether you’re fishing from a boat, kayak, or the shore, shallow water environments are full of life — baitfish, prawns, mullet, crabs, flathead, kahawai, trevally, bream, gurnard, kingfish, and more. But shallow water is also technical . Fish can see you, hear you, and feel your presence. Success comes from understanding tides, stealth, structure, and how predators behave in skinny water. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to fish shallow water like a pro — from beginner basics to advanced strategies used by top ang...