Category: Fishing Articles

Aeroo Pro Deep Dive: An Interview from Fishingreminder

Peter: I'm absolutely hooked on the idea of drone fishing and Mark from Fishingreminder has been putting the Aeroo Pro fishing drone through its paces. Before we dive into the specifics of the Aeroo P...

The Aqua Marina Aircat: A Comprehensive Review for Fishing Enthusiasts

Introduction Riding on the wave of increasing popularity among fishing enthusiasts, the Aqua Marina Aircat distinguishes itself in the market through its commendable affordability, portability, and...

Maximizing Your Catch: Understanding Solunar Bite Times

Solunar bite times refer to periods of the day when fish are more likely to feed due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Understanding these times can be a valuable tool for anglers loo...

The Magic of Solunar Bite Times: How Fishing During the Best Times Can Boost Your Catch

Mark had always been a dedicated fisherman. He had spent countless hours on the water, trying to catch the biggest fish he could find. However, he never had much luck. That was until he discovered the...

Blood Lake: The Terrifying Tale of the Half-Human, Half-Fish Killer - A fishing horror story

Blood Lake: The Terrifying Tale of the Half-Human, Half-Fish Killer     In the depths of a remote lake, there was said to be a creature that haunted the dreams of every fisherman and ca...

How to Catch a Monster Kingfish on a Hand Line with Live Bait

Kingfish are notoriously known for their strength and speed, making them one of the most sought-after game fish. These powerful predators are known for their speed, strength, and agility, making them...

The Best Fishing & Camping Spots around Auckland, New Zealand

Did you know that despite being New Zealand's largest city, Auckland has a fantastic range of beautiful regional parks and other campgrounds close by that are also perfect fishing locations? We lived...

Unbelievable Find! - This Shimano Torium Reel was lost in The Ocean and now it's CATCHING FISH!

Today I want to share the story of my new fishing reel with you. The story is about how it was transformed from a piece of ocean junk into a monster-catching machine and became my favourite reel for t...

How To Brine Bait to Catch More Fish

Did you ever wonder how you can make your baits last longer, store them without the need of a freezer and at the same time make them more attractive to fish? Well, you have come to the right place. I...

Introduction to Kontiki Longline Fishing in New Zealand

If you are travelling along New Zealand's beautiful surf beaches you will most likely come across people fishing with Kontikis. A Kontiki is a device to carry longlines with baited fishing hooks from...

Fish Seeker Kontiki - Independent Test and Review

You might have seen a Fish Seeker Contiki being advertised on TV and were wondering if this thing actually works and can catch fish.   Well, you came to the right place. We recently met someone...

Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

Adventure Awaits: Your Guide to Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico   Right now, everyone could use a break. Planning a future getaway can be a great way to boost your mood when you need it most. For...

From Elephant Fish to Kingfish: Discover the Best Fishing Spots in Christchurch, New Zealand

Are you looking for some fantastic fishing spots in Christchurch? While it may not be the first place you think of when it comes to top fishing destinations in New Zealand, there are actually some ama...

The best budget spinning reel for both saltwater and freshwater fishing

Since I started fishing with soft plastics over 10 years ago I've been through many rod and reel combos. One of my passions is kayak fishing and as you can imagine - when you fish from a kayak in sal...

Fishing Apparel and Shirts made by Fishingreminder

Love fishing and fishingreminder is keeping you informed? Then why not show it to the world? We designed some stellar looking fishingreminder T-shirts for you.  By purchasing one of our T-shi...

DIY: Salted Mussels - a prime bait for saltwater bottom fishing

When you examine the stomach contents of many bottom-dwelling saltwater fish species, you’ll often find the remains of crushed mussels. Many fish love mussels and will often take a mussel over...

Getting started with drone fishing

So you decided to give drone fishing a try? Good choice.   Drone fishing is an exciting new fishing method for shore-based anglers.  The increased casting distance that can be achieved...

Catch more fish with the Maori Fishing Calendar

How can the Maori Fishing Calendar help you to catch more fish?    The Maori fishing calendar has been used in New Zealand by Maori Fishermen since ancient times.  The Maori (and n...

What makes a good fishing shirt?

Finding The Right Custom Fishing Shirt Anglers everywhere are always looking for the perfect fishing shirt, that they can customize with their boat name or company name, favorite fish, etc. There are...

Trout fishing holiday

This year I had a great fishing holiday and I thought I'd share some of my experiences. I traveled the south island of New Zealand in pursuit of trout. Normally I'm not much of a trout fisherman c...