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A quiet but rewarding fortnight in the Bay of Islands, with a 177.3kg Pacific bluefin tuna landed, quality snapper and porae on the chew, and plenty of fresh local fishing intel from the water.

Kingfish on 3kg line, monster broadbill swordfish for junior anglers.

A strong week of Bay of Islands fishing, with snapper on the bite, surprise kingfish on slow-pitch gear, plentiful bait schools, and more quality fish reported from the rocks, shallows, and deeper water.

Fishing is very popular in New Zealand, and for a good reason! Our Island nation is surrounded by some of the best saltwater fishing spots in the World. Every good fisherman and fisherwoman knows that there are heaps of different types of lures, bait, tactics and more that help you land the big fish of your dreams.