News – Daiwa NZ

Kingfish Chronicles: The Three Kings

We took JE Wilds out on his first trip to the fabled Three Kings, recognised as one of the best spots in NZ to reel in Kingys. JE Wilds and the gang found themselves hitting the Kingy jackpot..

East Cape Barrels

East Cape Barrels is for the hardy souls that brave the wild weather of New Zealand's East Cape to chase the fabled Southern Bluefin Tuna run. As fierce storms and huge swells march up from the Southern Ocean, recreational fisherman patiently wait for fleeting weather windows to steam out wide to...

The Southern Bluefin Tuna Run By Hayden Speed

The Southern Bluefin Tuna run is becoming increasingly popular with anglers all over the country. Many are travelling to places such as Waihau Bay, Tauranga and the Coromandel peninsula with hopes of connecting with one of these barrels. This is a relatively new fishery that has only been fished ...

Tips For Targeting Big Winter Reds Off The Rocks

Tony Wood from Moocher Hunters specialises in targeting trophy Snapper off the rocks. His local is Waiheke Island where countless hours have been spent exploring the coastline and learning the complexities of each spot. With this amount of knowledge and understanding of the local environment, To...

Rock Fishing With The Daiwa Free Swimmer

Lobbing big baits down a pumping burley trail is a form of fishing that is close to many kiwi anglers hearts, it's often where teeth are cut and where the lifelong passion for fishing begins. For me it’s hard to beat the adventure to a desolate ledge and the promise of finding the maroon marauder...

Daiwa’s Spoon Lure Range Explained

Having initially been one that said I have more than enough lures in my arsenal, I do not need any extra baits added to my collection, I now have my own tackle box dedicated to Chinook/Crusader lures in my kit for lake and canal fishing and a separate compartment in my salmon fishing bag just for...