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Your complete guide to crayfish (rock lobster) potting and diving in New Zealand — updated for 2026 with the latest MPI rules, area closures, daily catch limits, size limits, legal pot requirements, diving techniques, and gear recommendations.

NZ-made snapper fishing nets in 5 mesh sizes — from the versatile 5-inch all-rounder to the heavy-duty 6¼-inch big fish net. Complete guide with MPI rules.

The complete guide to catching butterfish (greenbone) in New Zealand — best nets, bronze vs clear mesh, where to fish, and MPI rules.

Which mesh size do you need for mullet and kahawai drag netting? 85mm, 90mm, or 100mm — how to choose, where to fish, and MPI rules.

Everything you need to know about drag netting for flounder on New Zealand beaches — technique, gear, MPI rules, and which net size to choose.