b'Editorial Digital Issue #61 - 2025FISHING IN GODZONE Issue #61COVER PHOTO An impressive 75cm (7.285kg) snapper caught by Shawn House surfcasting on Ripiro Beach.EDITOR AT LARGE Mathew HewetsonWRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Scott Cushman, Craig JenkinsDESIGN Blockstart www.blockstart.co.nzPUBLISHER Marlin Marketing Limited Mathew Hewetson 022 355 0588 mathew@marlinmarketing.co.nzThe annual Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is the largest fishing and boating show in Godzone, make sure you come along to check it out! Fishing In Godzone is subject to copyright in its entirety.The contents may not be T he Hutchwilco New Zealandgear while meeting the experts whollreproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the written Boat Show is running fromhelp you step up your angling game.permission of the publishers. All copy, photos or other material the 1518th May at theA major drawcard for fishos attendingforwarded to the magazine Auckland Showgrounds, theis to win the dream Grand Prizethewill be assumed intended show promises unparallelednew Surtees 770 Game Fisher withfor publication unless clearly labelled not for publication.opportunities for all fishing levels,Yamahas F350 4.3L V6 and HelmOpinions expressed from such alongside their biggest Grand PrizeMaster EX System, a real game-changercontent are not necessarily those of the publisher.ever.The show is Godzones largestfor any angler.This boat package is and longest running, and I have beenworth over $360,000!Remember, thatISSN 23821655working at the show since 2004, andonly registered tickets scanned at allfishingingodzone.co.nzover the past 21 years being involvedthe scan stations by 4pm on Sunday,/fishingingodzonein fishing media helping to promote the18th May will be eligible for the draw.show, I have only missed two shows. We will be attending the show The show is a great place to meet upand have a stand for Lanza Rods to with customers, good clients in theshowcase our latest, high-tech solid fishing and boating industry, and ofcarbon lure rods.Rod builder Graeme course to meet new people who arePaterson will be joining me to talk to looking to find out how to catch moreanglers about why the new rods are so fish and see the latest technologyinnovative and strong.Make sure you that helps them achieve this. come to the show and visit us on stand This year the organisers have confirmed501 in Hall 5 for a chat and check out there will be over 200 exhibitors and 40our special Zeropak TravelVac bonus boat brands offering the latest in fishingoffer, only available at the show.boats, tackle, electronics and more.Remember to be safe when out There is also a brand-new Fishing, Dive &on the water boating and fishing, Travel Zone, which is tailored specificallytake and wear your life jackets.for those passionate about fishing.Mathew Hewetson Editor at largeDiscover innovative rods, reels, and 6FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'