b'Editorial Digital Issue #59 - 2025The Oceanpro 460CC impressed the editor over the past twoFISHING IN GODZONE years when boating andIssue #59fishing around Godzone. COVER PHOTO New Rapala Crush City 7 Jerk/Bombshell with graveyard snapper. Photo: Mathew HewetsonEDITOR AT LARGE Mathew HewetsonWRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Scott Cushman, Dan Westerkamp, LegaSeaDESIGN Blockstart www.blockstart.co.nzPUBLISHER Marlin Marketing Limited Mathew Hewetson 022 355 0588 mathew@marlinmarketing.co.nzO ver the past two years weand then worked into the plan. Fishing In Godzone is subject have been getting out onWe have just sold the boat which will the water around Godzonebe dearly missed, but with a growingto copyright in its entirety.The contents may not be in our Oceanpro 460 Centreyoung family who are now wantingreproduced in any form, in whole Console.This small vessel hasto get on the water and with moreor in part, without the written impressed myself and many fortunateoffshore boating in mind, I will lookpermission of the publishers. All copy, photos or other material anglers who managed to get outto the future to a larger vessel toforwarded to the magazine fishing in the boat during this time. accommodate my changing boatingwill be assumed intended for publication unless clearly The design brief for Pauanui basedand fishing needs.Boats are likelabelled not for publication.boat builder Mike Bush back in earlyyour family, they are fondly regardedOpinions expressed from such 2022, was for a lure fishing platformand its like they almost have a soulcontent are not necessarily those of the publisher.that provided stability, good seaand as you will agree they becomeISSN 23821655handling features and that could easilyendeared to you through the amazing be launched solo.This boat providedexperiences you share on the water. fishingingodzone.co.nz/fishingingodzonethis and more, when matched withSaying goodbye to your boat can the Mercury 60hp four-stroke, withbe a little sad, but you know the new outstanding fuel economy and power,owner will also love their time with it really punched above its weight, andit.Boats arent like cars which tend I have enjoyed my time in the boat. to be traded or moved on without Building the boat with a boatmuch fuss as a new car is usually on builder such as Mike was also a greatthe mind of car owners as the regular experience, as I have of coursedcosts to maintain them build up.owned and used several boats overA boat really is a labour of love, they let the past 25 years which were mostlypeople enjoy the natural wonders out on supplied finished, but Mike wanted athe water and to help recharge your soul, lot of input from myself.This projectaway from our hectic modern world.boat was therefore a lot of fun and asRemember to stay safe when using your Mike works for himself, you can reallyboat, take and wear your life jackets.get involved with the boat build andMathew Hewetson Editor at largethen trust your ideas are welcomed 6FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'