b'EditorialJanuary-February 2021 / Issue 31Hello Godzone readers, well weWatch this space, we are working hard on getting our offering right and it is exciting to have made it to the end of 2020. have a new project to work on.Our fishing, What a year! boating and outdoor sporting clients will also I t sure has been quite a bit more stressfulbe part of the launch and are looking forward to seeing the new club.than our usual 12 months in the calendarIn this first issue of 2021, we have gone with and the world has been a scarier placesomething a bit different - kingfish vs. snapper! at times.I think we can all agreeThese two popular Kiwi fish are usually lockdowns arent very nice and when younumber 1 or 2 on most anglers list when they can finally get out for your usual fishinghead out fishing. Why wouldnt they be?They fix, it means even more to be back on theboth grow large and fight hard, you can catch water. We are truly fortunate in the worldthem off beaches, rocks, in kayaks or boats, living down here in Godzone, I am certainlythey happily take bait or lures, and they taste grateful to everything we can enjoy in thegreat.Our writers were told to pick their great outdoors. favourite and the style of fishing for theirFISHING IN GODZONE This year has meant more pressure onspecies, to provide you tips and the tackle toJANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 businesses and families as we all had totarget them.A great read for summer, withISSUE #31adjust to a new way of life.There has beenplenty of new gear profiled also. COVER PHOTO Kingfish on an Ocean Angler more time reflecting on life and looking atThe marine and fishing industry has beenFish Fingers jig and snapper on a our business.We have been impacted likeremarkably busy since spring with hundredsZman softbait. many and it has hit us in the wallet too.So,of boats on order, a surge in outboard refitsPhotos: Mathew Hewetsonthe magazine will look vastly different inand tackle flying out of the fishing stores.TheEDITOR AT LARGE 2021, we are rolling out changes and wefishing has been outstanding over spring too,Mathew Hewetsonhave some exciting developments for you tolets hope we all get a great summer with lightWRITERS come.A new Fishing in Godzone Club will bewinds and calm seas to enjoy our time withEvana Corric, Scott Cushman, Blair launching in the New Year where membersfamily and friends, we deserve it. Whiting, Dan Westerkamp,can join and receive great monthly offers,Be safe on the water, take life jackets for allKali Schimanski how-to videos on gear, methods and tips andonboard and wear them.Bring on 2021! DESIGNBlockstart of course digital magazines so you can read itwww.blockstart.co.nzon your phone or laptop. Mathew Hewetson/ Editor at largePRINTING Ovato PrintDISTRIBUTIONOvato NZPUBLISHERMarlin Marketing Limited Mathew Hewetson P: 022 355 0588E: 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 labelled not for publication.Opinions expressed from such content are not necessarily Kingfish or snapper? those of the publisher.Which is your favouriteISSN 23821655and what method to target them? fishingingodzone.co.nz/fishingingodzone6FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2021'