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Matt Shuker built a business tracking the ocean so Marine Intel members never fish blind. Marine Intel started with a marlin trip to Westport and a mates group chat. Now he’s directing triple marlin strikes from a garden centre car parkMarine Intel delivers custom daily ocean reports to game fishermen across the country, decoding satellite data, sea surface temperatures, subsurface thermoclines, a...

Chad Prentice is a four-time New Zealand Surfcasting Champion and Shimano representative who has spent his life finding the most inaccessible stretches of coastline in the country and figuring out how to fish them. From skipping school in Wairoa to hitch a ride to the beach with cat's meat for bait, to swimming rivers in the dark at 3am with a full pack to win national titles, Chad's approach to l...

Roy Pulvers is one of Auckland's most recognised charter skippers — more than a decade on the Hauraki Gulf, running Fish 'N Dips Charters and now Triton Charters, and one of the first operators in New Zealand to run lure-only charters. Originally from overseas and self-taught through sheer time on the water, Roy has built a reputation for simply finding fish. If you see his boat head...

Connor Scott is a career skipper out of West Haven,Auckland, and when it comes to stray lining for trophy snapper, he's built a system that's as dialled as it gets. Growing up fishing with his dad from the rocks at a spot they called Broken Ankle Point, Connor has spent his whole lifechasing snapper — and after years on the water professionally, he's broken down exactly what separates...

Gene Bryant is New Zealand's only land-based fishing charter skipper — a Whitianga local who grew up watching his dad pioneer the land-based scene in the early '90s, and never looked back. Gene runs Strictly Land Based, taking clients to the remote rocks and ledges that most fishermen only dream about, chasing trophy snapper and kingfish with stickbaits and topwater lures off the kind of c...

3 Kings in a 3.6m Inflatable | Tasman from NZ Wild Adventures Pushes the Boundaries of What's Possible Tasman grew up on Arapawa Island in the Marlborough Sounds, homeschooled, self-sufficient, and fishing before he could drive. These days he documents some of the most audacious solo fishing and hunting adventures in New Zealand on his YouTube channel NZ Wild Adventures — mostly from the deck...

Dallas Abel grew up in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland —fishing, diving and hunting every chance he got. That coastal upbringing sparked a lifelong curiosity about the ocean that took him all the way through a marine science degree, into aquaculture, reef education, and eventually a role as a fisheries observer for MPI right here in New Zealand. In this episode, Dallas pulls back the curtain on...

In this episode of Get The Net , we sit down with Ethan Bryant , skipper of Te Ariki Nui in the Pelagic Charters fleet, to talk about one of the wildest career pivots in New Zealand fishing. Less than a decade ago Ethan was running a tyre shop and working in the automotive world. Now he’s built a name as one of the most effective and hardest-working skippers in the country, spending nearly 300 day...

In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with Lisa Noble, founder of Ocean Obsessed Apparel and Swordie Boots, to talk about her journey from working on game boats to building her own fishing brand. Lisa grew up around the ocean and spent time working aboard game fishing boats before settling down and starting a family. Her passion for fishing never faded, and while on maternity leave she final...

In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with private skipper  Jimmy Brown , a fisherman with a seriously impressive career spanning New Zealand and some of the world’s best sportfishing destinations. From his time aboard the legendary Carol Libby — part of a program that raised nearly 900 blue marlin in a season — to chasing giant bluefin tuna in Nova Scotia, Jimmy shares what it takes to oper...

Ben Chissell didn’t set out to build New Zealand’s biggest online fishing platform — he started it after getting absolutely slammed for asking what he thought was a simple fishing question. Instead of backing down, he decided there had to be a better way for Kiwi fishos to connect, learn, and share without being ridiculed. That moment sparked what would become the NZ Fishing Community, now the lar...

How One Kiwi Changed Fishing Forever — The Rise of JetSkiFishing Andrew Hill is one of the true pioneers of JetSki fishing in New Zealand. Nearly two decades ago, when most people thought it was reckless or impossible, Andrew began converting JetSkis into capable offshore fishing platforms —laying the groundwork for what has now become a global movement. In this episode of Get The Net , Andrew sha...

200kg Bluefin Tuna, Striped Marlin, and the SwordfishThat Attacked His Boat Luke Davis is one of those names that needs no introduction in New Zealand fishing. A true gamefishing all-rounder, Luke has spent his entire working life at Yeehaa Fishing Tackle , and over the years has quietly built a reputation as one of the most respected and knowledgeable fishos in the country. In this episode, Luke...

Steve Campbell isn’t just another name — he’s a legend of the blue-water world. Skipper, charter captain, scientist, author (Blue Marlin Magic) — Steve has spent over 20 years chasing blue marlin across the South Pacific. From humble inshore beginnings in New Zealand to founding Tonga’s topgame-fishing lodge, his journey is as wild as the fish he chases. Over more than two decades running charters...

Nick Stack — or “Stacky” to just about everyone in Whitianga — has been chasing fish for nearly five decades, and he’s one of the most respected charter skippers on the Coromandel. In this episode, we sit down right on Hahei Beach and dive deep into the art of live baiting for kingfish, from reading the reef to understanding tides, bait behaviour, and the subtle instincts that only come from 40+ y...

In this episode of Get The Net , Nicky Wilson — betterknown as Nicky Sinden from TradeZone Addicted to Fishing — sits down to share the real story behind one of NZ’s most iconic fishing shows. She opens up about her unconventional upbringing, splitting time between Auckland and the magic of Motiti Island, where hand lines, stormy breakwaters, and childhood snapper missions lit the spark that would...

William Lomas — better known as William the Fisherman — has built a loyal following by keeping things real. From his early days netting mullet in the Manukau Harbour to landing big snapper on softbaits up north, William’s story is one of curiosity, self-teaching, and pure passion for fishing. He’s not about the flash or the hype — just the adventure, the grind, and the good yarns that come with it...

Matt Wells – better known as  Nomadic Kayak Fishing  – isn’t just the guy who went viral after being chased by a great white shark while livebaiting for kingfish from his kayak. He’s built a lifestyle around adventure, self-reliance, and chasing his passions. In this episode, Matt relives that heart-pounding shark encounter and how it changed his approach tosafety and respect for the ocean. Beyond...

In Joon Park, better known as @extreme_fishingnz , is one of the most recognisable personalities in the New Zealand fishing scene. His hilarious reels, authentic style, and epic time on the water have made him a favourite for anglers across the country. But behind the laughs, In Joon is a seriously accomplished fisherman with a deep love for targeting big species in deep water. In this episode, we...

From his early days exploring Motuora Island and the Wenderholm Inlet in a little Sea Nymph with a smoky 2-stroke, Wayne Downer has built a lifetime of fishing memories. In this episode of Get the Net, Wayne shares how those beginnings led to epic trips like the 3 Kings — where he landed a 43kg kingfish — and why his real passion lies in softbaiting the shallows for big, angry snapper. We talk abo...

Devan Vitali has spent a lifetime on the water, but thesedays fishing means something even more special – building memories with his kids and sharing the adventure with family. In this episode of Get the Net , Devan reflects on what it’s like to pass on a love of the ocean to the next generation and why those days on the water matter so much more than just the fish you bring home. He’s also one of...

Kaz Otsubo is a lifelong angler and the owner of The Fishing Wiki , the go-to place for Oceans Legacy gear in New Zealand. Born and raised in Japan, Kaz grew up fishing rivers and harbours with a bamboo rod and tiny hooks, developing an early obsession that never left him. After moving to New Zealand, he discovered the incredibleoffshore fishery here and fell in love with slow pitch jigging —a tec...

Kyla Klintworth, better known as She Hooks and Hunts ,joins us for a relaxed, inspiring chat about her journey into the outdoors.  In this inspiring and candid chat, she shareshow she went from heartbreak to chasing adventure, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the ‘best year of her life’ all while building an authentic online community that connects with thousands. We talk about her love for the outd...

Nik Key is the owner and skipper behind Snap Fishing Ventures, with over 30 years of obsessive lure fishing experience. He’s not just a charter skipper, he’s a teacher, guide, product developer and content creator who loves helping others land the fish of their dreams. Nik talks about growing up fishing Birkenhead Wharf, the thrill of watching someone catch their first fish, and his passion for lu...

'Ruan Hayward' Surf to Ski, Jet Skis, Big Dreams & Bigger Fish | Get the Net Podcast | EP05 In this episode of Get the Net , Nick chats with Ruan Hayward — a dedicated fisho who’s built his fishing journey from the ground up. Originally from South Africa, Ruan shares how he started surfcasting around Auckland with just a rod and a bus pass, learning the local conditions the hard way. F...