Photo Comp Jan 2018
 Malcolm PatonLogan (8) catching his biggest snapper on a slider in the firth... |  Sarah Clarke30 Prawns, not bad for a first timer. She wasn't sure she would like it but after the first catch she was 'hooked'! |  Joshua MauheniVaydem rome with his kawai and snapper he reeled in at east coast waihau bay |
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 Helen MillerOne of my twins catching his first fish for the day at waipapa Point on New years day |  Lisa RobinsonGreat views and some great fishing! |  Riki ArcherMy daughters (and family's) first ever tuna caught in Tauranga while trawling for kahawai |
 Sue WilliamsMy first ever billfish....stoked |  Heidi ThompsonMy son Koby with his first "keeper" |  Joshua MauheniMy nephew anaru with his nice fish he reeled in at east coast waihau bay |
 Jessica Mondiasuch a great dusky fishing experience... Loving the serene seas! |  Kaela MaitaiThis is my son Cody who scored himself his first Kahawai in the awa(river) of Tolaga Bay Tu Meke! |  Reef Porritt-FisherFirst gathering off Papamoa Beach 🐟 |
 Dan SmallAfter fishing through snow, rain, and very cold temperatures I was losing all hope of catching a fish. But, at the last spot I finally hooked up and caught and released a 7.5lb salmon. It was an awesome experience! |  Sebastian SertourThis photo illustrate my first experience in saltwater in New Zealand. I'm french and I arrived few days ago NZ and it was my first hours of fishning in New Zealand. I'm so happy to be here and to discover this beautiful country. I can't wait to live new adventures. |  Kerry GouldMy father inlaw dave aldridge caught this 18lb snapper on a charter 10 nurtical miles out from foxton beach not only did he get the biggest fish of the day but won the $40 bet well done dave |
 Malcolm PatonCade (10) with his first channel island Kingfish over new years... |  Rhys Bullockollie. 2 . papaaroha kids fishing comp. |  Lyndon JohnstonCody's 13kg Groper on his trout softbait set. In 40 metres of water, off Oamaru. On board charter boat Willerie |
 Vix MaluaThis young man is my Nephew Zayden caught his very first fish |  Shontel SketchleyDiara's first Snapper on our first trip in our first boat. Solomons Point. Whangarei |  Vijay RajA gurnad caught of Matata beach surfcasting, photo captured by my wife MoniQue |
 Vanessa Hawke2nd Jan 7.9kg Rangitata River . 14 year old Regan Hawke out there every morning at 4.30am |  Jodi NeilBrody Neil with a beauty sea run trout |  Aroha OlearyKahurangi's first snapper caught all by herself |
 Karis VeseyHopefully the girls grow up to love fishing just as much as the rest of our family! We normally put the big ones back to breed but this poor guy swallowed the entire rig! |  Jason CopedoUp north almost as far as you can go. My pb king, only 15kg but off the rocks it was a battle and a half! |  Rewi Castlemy first 2bigg kahawai |
 Janine CosBest all day with no luck |  Hayley AllenHolidaying in the coromandel! Super stoked with a snapper! |  Jacob Broughtonm entering my brother JOSEF BROUGHTON into this competition. This is a beautiful bull mahimahi my brother(josef) caught on Christmas Day 2017 with myself (jacob) and our dad (Peter). We where fishing for marlin out of whangaroa. This wicked fish weighed 6.84kg and at the day of offical weighing it is the biggest mahimahi caught to date so far this season. Stunning fish and tasted amazing! And a bucket list fish ticked off for my brother! Felt like we where in Fiji! |
 Sharlene TateShe's got a snapper And beat us, lucky smart girl. |  Corey ParrishSpot the donkey |  Sharna TaitimuThis is my 15 year old son Tipu - he has recently moved from wharf/boat fishing to surf casting & on his first surf cast trip caught a great sized snapper... He is a super keen fisherman and I myself have taught him the basics but he needs some extra help to be able to purchase some gear to continue is love for fishing! |
 Cameron CoxheadThey say its better when you eat it fresh. |  Dan KittoThis is my 7 year old son zac! Caught his first snapper and he couldn't be more stoked |  Matt GatenbyA nice Jack for the new fly rod |
 Antoinette RansfieldI am from India and this is my first time ever fishing I throughly enjoyed my day with my family new experience and learning customary fishing rights of n.z |  Rangi Brasssuccessful day out on the water with papa |  Vanessa BaryDad & son fishing day out! |
 Lisa RobinsonThe fish doesn't look to impressed when trying to give 'em' a kiss! |  Josh GordonCatch and release! |  Eric WongNice Gulf kingi caught on green jitterbug 15lb braid 25lb fluro carbon |
 Tia Tonge🎣 |  Lisa RobinsonHe's waiting so patiently! Loves his fishing! |  Hamish BeesleyHard work pays off |
 Wayne TerureAfter 20 years I finally nailed a monster |