b'Editorial Issue 57 - 2024FISHING IN GODZONE Issue #57COVER PHOTO Testing a new softbait rig surfcasting in the Kaipara paid off.EDITOR AT LARGE Mathew HewetsonWRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Scott Cushman, Drone Fishing NZ, LegaSea, Nigel LouwDESIGN Blockstart www.blockstart.co.nzPUBLISHER Marlin Marketing Limited Mathew Hewetson 022 355 0588 mathew@marlinmarketing.co.nzFishing In Godzone is subject to copyright in its entirety.The contents may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the publishers. All copy, photos or other material forwarded to the magazine will be assumed intended for publication unless clearly T his year has sure been aBut as we all know, when youlabelled not for publication.Opinions expressed from such content are not challenging one for businesstake something away, people startnecessarily those of the publisher.as most people will agreeto miss it, and we have had a lotISSN 23821655no matter what industryof feedback from readers andfishingingodzone.co.nzthat they work in.I haveadvertisers commenting that they/fishingingodzonebeen working in the fishing andmiss the print editions.So therefore, marine media sector for over 20we have a special fresh look print years and I can honestly say it hasissue that will be coming out in selectOn the fishing front, the been one of the toughest yet.Manyretail shops for summer.This one- improving weather and warmer of our clients have also found thisshot magazine will have over 100sea temperatures have made a and the winter just experienced waspages and cover all the favouritesignificant difference to the fishing, the worst, but it is always a quieterfishing topics and species that weas reports from around the country period for the marine industry. love to catch here in Godzone. are putting the fishing as some Battling through 2024, we wereThe Godzone Anglers Handbookof the best in a long time.Long fortunate that we made the decisionwill be available nationwide throughmay this continue as we head in at the start of the year to go digitalretailers Whitcoulls and Woolworthsto summer, as getting out on the with the magazine, due to the largeand on sale from early December. water to enjoy good fishing puts print increases and challengesWe hope you grab a copy to enjoy,a smile on thousands of Kiwis getting a product to retail.This moveand we appreciate your ongoingfaces - something we all need after has helped Fishing in Godzone, with asupport. The monthly free digitala tough 2024, while 2025 brings good increase in online traffic to ourissues will be taking a break with thisthe hope of better things for all.website and more readers enjoyingissue being the last for the year. ButSafe fishing and keep casting!the digital editions every monthdont worry, we will be restartingMathew Hewetson Editor at large which are now of course free! in 2025 with fresh content.8FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'