BOOKS
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Casting About - The Surf
Author: Gary Kemsley 126pp Coloured photos Price $24.95 This book is made up of a series of Casting About articles. The ones chosen are educational, inspiring and at times controversial. Find out about bait presentations, hitting the strike zone, catching giant snapper, dry land casting, livebaiting the surf, fishing the wild surf, burleying and much, much more. Fishing is a sport which when taken seriously will offer exercise, excitement, education and the wonderful revelation that there is always more to learn about the sport we are involved in. |
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Fishing The Edge
Author: Gary Kemsley Size: 240 x 165mm 96pp Colour and B/W illustrations Price $29.95 New Zealand is surrounded by over 17,000km of coastline. Surf-caressed sand and shingle beaches, rocks that fall into deep water, all provide a stage for New Zealand's most participated in sport, surf and rock fishing. It is hard to find a spot in New Zealand more than a day's drive from the coast making it accessible to all who want to try their hand at catching a fish. New Zealand's coastline is virgin by world standards and despite commercial activity we still have healthy populations of fish available made up from a number of species that inhabit our coastline. The basic set-up is cheap and ongoing costs are minimal, so anyone can get involved, fishing the edge. In this book you will learn the basic knowledge required to be successful, from where to go, baits to use, reading the beach and the different types of beaches, fishing around the rocks, tackle, rigs, accessories, fishing lures, casting, night fishing, in fact everything you need to know for successful surf casting. Gary Kemsley is author of six books about fishing in New Zealand and a columnist for New Zealand Fishing News, he lives in Napier. |
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THE HAWKES BAY SURFCASTING GUIDE
Second Edition Author: Gary Kemsley B/W illustrations Price $19.95 In this revised and updated second edition of The Hawkes Bay Surfcasting Guide, Gary takes a look at an area of the country he knows and loves. Full of new ideas in tackle and the inclusion of some more fishing spots. This issue has a total of forty nine fishing locations within a day trip of Napier. Learn about the best baits for each species and what tackle to use to catch them. Packed with tips and information this book is a must for any saltwater fisherman living in or visiting the Hawkes Bay. |
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Surfcasting New Zealand
RRP$44.99 ON SPECIAL $38.95 Mark Draper, the author of Spot X Surfcasting is a successful fishing guide with much of his work revolving around multi day guided trips, fishing for both fresh and saltwater species. Mark has specialised in both land based game fishing and fly fishing off the rocks. With 561 surfcasting spots in this book, Mark has comprehensively covered New Zealand's coastline including a real mixture of spots, from wharves that produce a few sprats for kids, to far-off rock ledges that require immense effort to get to. Each of the spots from North Cape to Bluff features the following:
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Fishing News Map Guide New Zealand
RRP$39.99 ON SPECIAL $35.99
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Spot X Fishing New Zealand
RRP$44.99 ON SPECIAL $39.99 We are extremely proud of our new books, especially in developing the first truly national edition of Fishing New Zealand: The new edition features a new layout and covers from North Cape to Stewart Island. It contains marine charts, topographic maps and information on GPS marks, target species, boat ramps, marine reserves, & regulations. The best spots for all types of fishing are revealed. |
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Cape to Cape (2nd edition)
RRP$39.99 ON SPECIAL $36.99 Our Cape to Cape book is a 228 page collection of the actual Hydrographic Charts covering the east coast of the North Island from North Cape to East Cape including the Three Kings and the Ranfurly Banks. It has over 2000 GPS spots for Snapper, Kingfish, Tarakihi, Hapuku, Crayfish dives, Scallop beds and much more. Covering the Eastcoast of the North Island from Northcape to Eastcape including the Three Kings and the Ranfurly Banks. Using over 150 Hydrographic charts to illustrate over 2000 fishing spots. The spots have been supplied by our Xperts who have been selected from the top Charter boat Skippers operating along this coastline. The book also lists the contact details for the Coastguard, Maritime Radio, Weather, Marinas, Fishing Clubs, D.O.C and M.O.F in each area. Includes a 70 day ships or fishing log section to record your trips for future refence. A quality, A4 sized perfect bound book with 228 gloss pages. Spots for Snapper, Tarakihi, Kingfish and Hapuku. Crayfish Dives and Scenic Dives. Scallop Beds and more. |
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Wild Foods New Zealand
RRP$44.99 ON SPECIAL $39.95 Grant Dixon is currently the editor of the largest outdoors magazine in New Zealand, 'NZ Fishing News' and has been for the last twenty odd years. For as long as he can remember his passion for fishing and hunting has only been surpassed by his passion to cook and sample the fruits of his labour. This book is a collection of his favorite recipes and the best of the recipes that he has gleaned from his colleagues and readers over the years.
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Spot X New Zealand Fishing Knowledge 1st Edition
John Eichelsheim RRP $29.99 ON SPECIAL $15.00 (Once gone, it's gone) The essential HOW TO for Fishing & Boating Tackle Tips Essential Knots & Rigs Fish Species, Marinas, Boat Ramps Coastguard, Boating Tips & Water Safety skipper's Log for fishing, Boating, Diving Fishing Techniques, Bag Limits & Regulations |
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KIWI FISHING KNOTS By Sam Mossman
Spiral bound, waterproof pages. 137mm x 106mm Fish getting away? Maybe you're using the wrong knot! Well-known fishing writer Sam Mossman knows about knots. The writer of seven previous books on fish and fishing techniques, he has spent countless hours on the water testing knots and rigging techniques. This practical knowledge, added to many hours in the laboratory finding the true (rather than perceived) strength of knots, uniquelyqualifies him to compile this collection of fishing knots especially for Kiwi anglers. |
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Knots & Rigs - Surfcasting
RRP$12.99 ON SPECIAL $11.99
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Knots & Rigs for Soft-baits
RRP$12.99 ON SPECIAL $11.99
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Knots and Rigs - Saltwater
RRP$12.99 ON SPECIAL $11.99
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Rope Knots, Splices & Mooring Techniques.
RRP$12.99 ON SPECIAL $11.99
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The Snapper
Cookbook
By Adam ClanceyPrepare - Cook - Enjoy RRP$19.99 ON SPECIAL $17.95 Snapper is without question one of New Zealand's favourite table fish, and the creamy white flesh has a texture and taste that lends itself to many styles of cooking. These recipes are unpretentious, simple and delicious. Also included is a step-by-step guide to gutting and filleting your snapper. Paperback, 40 pages |
