Before starting his Pacific crossing, editor-at-large Steve Raea cobbles a crew together to fly the Kiwi flag in Mexico’s biggest yacht regatta and finds cohesion in the chaos.
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Wave Dancer Fishing Charter
It was supposed to be half a day out on the water and we should have been back at our desks by one o’clock to put magazines together. But we had way too much fun, caught plenty of fish and stayed out all day. Who can blame us?
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Fishing the Hokianga
If you’re partial to good hospitality, stunning scenery and seafood-laden saltwater lapping at your doorstep, then Matthew Jones reckons you’ll love the Hokianga — it’s “bloody magic!”
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Importing boats
Thinking of importing from the US? It might be an option if you’re after a boat you simply can’t get here for the price you’re willing to pay. But there are hidden costs and pitfalls among the benefits of doing so. Norman Holtzhausen takes a closer look.
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Fishing with Terry Williams King
Many fishermen return after a day that was hardly worth the effort despite catching loads of good fish. Terry Williams King has a rant about how to properly care for the catch so it will stay fresh and make good eating.
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Cruising the Pacific part 3: Mexico to New Zealand
Trade-A-Boat editor Steve Raea and crew sail south from Mazatlan to Banderas Bay and get serious about final preparations for the annual 3000-mile Pacific Puddle Jump.
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Cruising the Pacific part 2: Mexico to New Zealand
Having re-joined his yacht in Mexico at Christmas, Trade-A-Boat editor Steve Raea takes his novice holiday crew for a shakedown in the Sea of Cortez and finds himself land-locked for his troubles.
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Fishing: An offer they can’t refuse
This month Terry Williams King looks at the best ways to catch and keep live bait to make sure you go home with a monster kingie for dinner.
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Second-hand boats: Stabicraft 2050 Supercab
Stabicraft boats are known both in New Zealand and around the world to be solid, reliable, comfortable, and able to handle any conditions.
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Fishing: The good fight
They fight hard, they fight long and they fight dirty — this month Terry Williams King looks at how to catch monster kingfish that could be heading for the 50kg mark.
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