Matt Wouldes | New Zealand

Favourite Technique / Species / Fishing Style

Softbaiting for Snapper & Livebaiting for Kingfish.

For pure angling enjoyment the Kingfish takes the cake in my mind. I love to watch a caught fish swim away and it always amazes me how hard these guys scrap and near always swim away ready to go toe to toe with the next angler ready for a fight. A real streetfighter of the ocean.

My Local (Favourite Fishing Spot)

The Hauraki Gulf.

Why I Fish

Spending time on the water not only allows me to spend valuable time with those who mean the most to me but provides an opportunity to remove yourself from the rigors of everyday life. Put down the phone and remain present within the moment. Nowadays, I find great enjoyment in watching my kids passion for the water grow as we create priceless memories from the same foundations of our own childhood.