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Surfcasting in Dream Conditions Targeting Gurnard | Catch and Cook with Deep Fried Dogfish and Curry
Mission 3 May 2026

Surfcasting in Dream Conditions Targeting Gurnard | Catch and Cook with Deep Fried Dogfish and Curry

A surfcasting trip in dream conditions targeting gurnard with plenty of action, along with a catch and cook featuring deep fried dogfish and a curry.

Action-Packed Surfcasting Session, Catch and Cook with Gurnard, School Shark and Dogfish
Mission 10 Apr 2026

Action-Packed Surfcasting Session, Catch and Cook with Gurnard, School Shark and Dogfish

An action-packed surfcasting session with rods bending all day and multiple species landed. We also head into the kitchen to try crispy skin-on gurnard along with a few other dishes.

An Evening Surfcasting Session Under a Full Moon
Mission 3 Apr 2026

An Evening Surfcasting Session Under a Full Moon

An evening surfcasting session in South Canterbury, fishing under a full moon, with an interesting catch on the last cast.

Gurnard on the Bite, Catch and Cook with Hot Smoked Kahawai and Roe
Mission 8 Mar 2026

Gurnard on the Bite, Catch and Cook with Hot Smoked Kahawai and Roe

A productive surfcasting session with solid gurnard action, a double hookup, plus a solid kahawai that went straight into the smoker along with some roe.

Is Shark Safe to Eat? Rig & School Shark Catch and Cook | Mercury Risk Explained
Mission 14 Feb 2026

Is Shark Safe to Eat? Rig & School Shark Catch and Cook | Mercury Risk Explained

A rig and school shark catch and cook mission featuring ceviche and crispy fried fillets. Plus, a clear breakdown of the real mercury risk in eating shark in New Zealand.

Rig Shark Catch & Cook
Mission 29 Jan 2026

Rig Shark Catch & Cook

A solid rig shark catch and cook session, from beach to kitchen, with a few different cooking methods.

Tough Surf Session Rewarded With a Big Kahawai
Mission 19 Jan 2026

Tough Surf Session Rewarded With a Big Kahawai

A slow surfcasting session in tough conditions, testing patience before a late hookup with a big kahawai.

A Giant Short-Tailed Stingray, Gurnard, and School Sharks from the Surf
Mission 8 Jan 2026

A Giant Short-Tailed Stingray, Gurnard, and School Sharks from the Surf

A multi-species surfcasting session that delivered great gurnard fishing, school sharks, and an unforgettable encounter with a giant short-tailed stingray.

South Canterbury Surfcasting — Rig & Gurnard
Mission 26 Dec 2025

South Canterbury Surfcasting — Rig & Gurnard

Two days surfcasting the South Canterbury coast, with solid rig action early and my first-ever gurnard from this beach.

A Hard Fighting Rig and First Kahawai of the Season
Mission 14 Dec 2025

A Hard Fighting Rig and First Kahawai of the Season

This fishing trip started with a very hard fighting rig and I landed my first kahawai of the season

Waves of Gurnard with a Bonus Rig
Mission 30 Nov 2025

Waves of Gurnard with a Bonus Rig

Another rig and elephant fish session that turns into a gurnard session

Rig Shark & Drone First Flight
Mission 9 Nov 2025

Rig Shark & Drone First Flight

I take my new DJI Air 3S drone on its first flight and Dave lands a solid rig.

Gurnard Surprise
Mission 4 Nov 2025

Gurnard Surprise

Surfcasting mission on the Canterbury coast that started with elephant fish in mind but turned into a solid gurnard session.

The Bites Never Stopped — Elephant Fish, Rig & Gurnard
Mission 29 Oct 2025

The Bites Never Stopped — Elephant Fish, Rig & Gurnard

Non-stop action along the Canterbury coast with elephant fish, rig sharks, and gurnard.