b'FISHING TIPS I have to admit it, writing an article on my top tips for catching fish, was never on my radar. I am the first to admit that with only 4-5 years of solid fishing experience, that I could very well still be considered a beginner. W hen I fell into my role at Rod & Reel tackle store in Newmarket, Auckland working with my husband Justin, I really had little idea about how to catch fish, what gear to use and the fishing industry overall.Fast forward four years of working in the industry, fishing, and learning from top anglers, writing for Fishing in Godzone, running groups NZ Fisherchicks and Salt Fly Club NZ, being on the committee for AFAC (Auckland Flyfishing Anglers Club) and all the research, seminars, events, Googling, customer interactions, supplier meetings and everything in between - theres a fewTake care of your catch carefully things that have stuck! using wet hands or rag before release.GEARAt Rod & Reel and other tackle retailers, we invest in good quality gear. Buy the best gear you cant afford. Unless you are one of those boaties who do something once or twice for a bit of fun or just taking the kids out occasionally.There is no point in trying to scrimp and save pennies on something that you are passionate about, you will be investing a lot of time and energy and you will have as a hobby for many years.The gear eventually pays itself off with your investment, with the number of fish that will stay attached to your rig and not leave you cursing the one thats got away because your tackle was Daiwa tackle is at the top of thenot adequate for the type of fish you writers list when fishing. are targeting.28FISHING IN GODZONE NOV/DEC 2021'