NZ Fishing News December 2012-11-12

By Grant Blair 21/11/2012

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Catch this year’s big one

With summer upon us and Christmas just around the corner, December is our bumper issue for the year.
At a massive 228 pages, the December edition covers a lot of bases.
Included in this month are…

Snapper

Workup Madness – Paul Senior is driven insane by Hauraki Gulf workup action
Getting the Hump – snapper physiology with Sam Mossman
Charter Connection – Mark Kitteridge targets snapper and kingfish aboard Spot On in Bream Bay.

Surfcasting

Ninety Mile snapper Bonanza – a contest preview from Bruce Basher
Targeting Shy Fish – Andy MacLeod recommends a stealthy approach
Make and Save – Part IV of Bruce basher’s DIY for Surfcasters series

Gamefishing

Battling Bluefin – reader Mike Humphries tangles with a tonne of muscle in Canada
Keep Those Baits Fresh – tease and switch tips from Geoff Lamond
Rigging Lures – the first of a two-part ‘how to’ feature from Bonze Fleet.
Summer Speedsters – Adam Clancey has fun with the smaller tuna species
Are Yellowfin Gone for Good? – Scientist Dr Shelton Harley gives his spin on the situation
Freshwater
Monster Perch – Paul Embling highlights some coarse action close to home
Finding Undisturbed Trout – flyfishing with Tony Orman
Five Trout Tips – Peter Langlands offers a handful of tricks to ensure success

Offshore

Frustration in Paradise – Grant Dixon records action from the Vava’u reader’s contest

Kayaks

It’s the Little Things…Stephen Tapp says it is the small essentials that can make a difference
Fishing the Wash – Aaron Styles gets up close and personal from his kayak

Diving

Lights, Action, Camera – Part II of Steve Hathaway’s feature on capturing the action
Are You Reader for Summer ? – Darren shields ponders the question
Send Us Your Cray Pics – readers get a chance to win a full set of Pro-Dive gear

General

Enjoy Your Charter – Mark Kitteridge explains how you can get the best from your trip
A Rod for All Occasions – Saltfly exponent Craig Worthington sings the praises of 10 weights
Poppers v Stickbaits – Ben Pokaia shares his thoughts on what works best, when

Reviews

Blackdog Cat 550 SS trailerboat
Extreme Game King 7.5
Fin-Nor Troppo Stick rod range
Mustad circle game hooks
Shimano Chronarch baitcaster/Status rod combo
Spot X Fishing Knowledge Books
Fish Filleting DVD
All of the above plus all the usual columns and comments in your December issue of NZ Fishing News – out now!

Source:  http://www.fishing.net.nz/nz-fishing-news-december-2012/