This was Nathan and Milan’s very first crack at a land-based Kingfish with nothing but Nato’s iPhone to capture all the action.
Milan and Nathan are back on the rocks. kingfish are again the target. Milan hooks a good kingfish on his bait rod and somehow he manages to land it.
Milan and Nathan, are on the hunt for a giant King Fish. They are fishing spots that they have talked about fishing for 15 years but for whatever reason just haven’t done it.
Milan and Nathan are back trying to “seal the deal” after Milan’s live bait got eaten by a huge King Fish with no hook in it. The most insane couple of day’s fishing on the rocks are about to unfold, including Great white sharks swimming around at our feet!
Milan and Nathan are again on the rocks after Milan eyed up a piece of coastline on goggle earth. The walk-in was a bit tricky but dinner was acquired.
Milan, Nathan, and one of “the boy’s” Toby, are on board Savoy headed to the great barrier island and they are going to use the tender on the front of Savoy to go land-based fishing at Great Barrier Island.
Again Milan has been scouting for land-based fishing spots on google earth. With a new spot located the boys are off. After a hard day on the rocks, it’s decided that going back to a spot that Milan lost 3 King Fish in one day is the best chance of success.
The boys are out in the middle of winter with a horrid forecast that includes 30 knots of wind and rain trying to catch a fish.
Another day perched on a rock trying to catch a fish is about to begin.
While trying to catch a kahawai, to catch a kingfish, the bait rod does it again.
The boys find themselves in the right place at the right time. Gannets diving have given away a pack of hunting King Fish
The boys were struggling to catch fish but nothing else seemed to matter after having a few killer whales cruised past the rock they were fishing off.
A couple of lifetimes of fishing has gone into the design of this boat. It is our dream fishing boat. It ticks all our boxes, huge casting platform, storage for 9 foot rods with reels attached and rigged ready to cast, sleeping quarters for at least 2 people, and all the normal wants and needs. The future of fishing for us has never looked so good!
The boys are back in the harbour trying to get their first Kingfish in the new boat. They encounter 2 different Great Whits Sharks in the process. A very very cool experience that you don’t get to see too often!
After 2 previous fishing trips in the new boat where no King Fish were landed. Milan goes to his favorite spot where he feels the most confident. The boys anchor up for the night in a sheltered bay and await the sunrise of the next day. They wake to beautiful weather and the fish are biting. The first kingfish landed on the boat is a good one.
After a couple years of no fishing, Nato wants to have a crack at catching a kingfish on his fly rod. The boys find a pack of ray riding King Fish and A fly is smashed in what the boys reckon is one of the greatest strikes they have ever seen. Nato manages to catch 2 more solid harbour kingfish on live baits that were trailing behind the boat while fly fishing.
The boys leave the harbour and head down the coast to shelter from the forecasted wind. Later that day the wind drops out and the nearest island seems like it’s worth a visit. After a few stuff ups, Milan lands a couple big beautiful kingfish.
The boys make the drive over to the Wild West coast and plan to pitch the tent on the boat and spend a night in the harbour. Snappers are on the hit list as the sun goes down and kingfish as the sun comes up. Nato manages to film kings hunting live mullet in 4K 60 frames with his iPhone.
After spending the Xmas holidays catching kingfish in the harbour Milan is super keen to finally land a kingfish in the harbour while Nato films it with his iPhone. The boys see a massive kingfish around a marker pole and spend 3 days trying to catch it.
The boys set out to make an educational “best practice” shark fishing video, after a considerable increase in recreational fishermen targeting Sharks. There has also been an increase in accidental Great White Shark captures by recreational fishermen. After some 10 years targeting Bronze Whaler Sharks, the boys have only ever seen one Great White Shark and never hooked one while Shark fishing. What takes place completely blows their minds!
Nato has set Milan the task of catching a big snapper before he is allowed to catch another kingfish. Then Nato has a bedtime story about a pack of kingfish hammering a live bait.
Nato is on a mission to catch some snapper to fillet up and give to some friends of his that are kind enough to let Him go camping and bow hunting on their property.
Milan tags along with a couple of keen young anglers who are trying to catch a kingfish off the rocks. It’s the perfect opportunity for him to get some filming practice in also.
The boys are camping on the boat for 3 nights. The fishing was a little tuff but the rewards come in the end.
Land Based Fishing a beautiful New Zealand harbour
The boys are off on another land-based fishing mission on a stunning part of New Zealand’s east coast. 3 days fishing off the rocks trying to get something to eat and hoping to do battle with some big King Fish. The boys are not disappointed, Snapper and King Fish are landed.
The boys are fishing with Bait Junkie lures along with a beautiful piece of New Zealand’s coastline. Casting lures into the wash hoping to get them in front of a big Snapper. Nathan does most of the fishing this time round as Milan isn’t feeling the best after having a root canal done on one of his front teeth only days earlier.
The boys are fishing in an area they have both heavily fished in years gone by. Both Nathan and Milan haven’t fished the area in over 2 years. This particular part of the Bay Of Plenty is about to become a marine reserve and the boys are super keen to fish it just one more time before it’s locked down to fishing. The dream is to land one last jumbo King Fish for old time's sake. Excitement levels start peaking as multiple schools of Kahawai come to the surface to feed late in the afternoon. Topwater lures are cast around the schools of feeding Kahawai trying to provoke a bite from New Zealand’s yellowtail King Fish.
The boys are on a 4-day fishing mission in a harbour they were land-based fishing a month or so back. Milan managed to land a nice Trevally from the beach so the boys reckon they should have a tonne of fun fishing the harbour in the boat. The fishing was harder than expected so Milan comes up with a crazy idea to catch something different and ends up stuck in the mud.
The boys are yet again confined to fishing and camping in enclosed waters with a big swell hitting both the east and west coasts of New Zealand. They also have a storm forecast to hit right in the middle of the 4-day trip but the boys plan to ride it out. The dream is to land a big winter kingfish, but it will be smiles all around just to be eating freshly caught fish on the boat.
The cuffs have come off. The weather is perfect and the topwater fishing season has just kicked off in New Zealand. The plan is to head wide to an offshore island that is surrounded by big fish habitat. Wash rocks, steep drop-offs, and tonnes of current. Big stick baiting rods and reels are rigs and ready to do tangle with the Yellowtail Kingfish.
After an epic trip, last time round all the boys want to do is go back out wide and repeat the process. This time around Andrei is keen as to catch a big king and tags along. Epic days fishing was had.
After being locked up at home, unable to go camping and fishing for some 5 weeks! The boys have their freedom back once more. The forecast says rain, but after being stuck on dry land for weeks on end, going fishing in the rain sounds like a lot of fun. Nato’s tent on the boat was designed to make fishing and camping on the boat in the rain possible and enjoyable, the Tent is about to be put to that very test. The boys plan to make the most of the terrible forecast in some sheltered waters. As always, a tonne of fun was had to try to catch some fish to eat despite the rain and there are big smiles all around.
The boys still have quite a few restrictions on where they can go and what they can do fishing-wise. Which isn’t a bad thing when considering the last 2 trips out to the island have led to heaps of fun being had and a few epic fish being landed. So, once more the boys have the island in site and dreams of big fish and some laughs with good mates are at the forefront of their minds.
The boys make a 4 hour drive east to fish a crazy piece of water after hearing stories of huge King Fish pushing squid and flying fish to the surface and then smashing them. It’s a beautiful place and the boys haven’t fished there from the boat in a few years. Excitement levels are through the roof! In fishing, timing is everything!!!!! The boys are in the right place at the right time and during the right time of the year. There is so much amazing fishing action it couldn’t all be jammed into one film, so, this is just part 1, to be continued………..
The boys are continuing on fishing from where they left off last time around. The day starts off with Milan getting smashed off by a big Kingfish! Some Snapper fishing in a Burleigh trail keeps the boys entertained over the middle part of the day and then the ocean comes to life with huge schools of massive Kingfish coming up to the surface and smashing bait all around the boat. The show ends with a montage of all the crazy fishing action!
After making the most of the spring run of king Fish and catching more then their fair share of big King Fish. The boys have confined them selfs to there favourite harbour for a couple of nights camping and fishing on the boat. Nato is keen to film some beautiful time lapses after not being able to on the recent off shore missions. Milan has a chilli bin full of amazing treats and a couple new toys for cooking said treats. The dream is to catch some Trevally and have fresh sashimi on the boat as a starter to NATO’s venison croak pot meal and The boys are not disappointed. Transcript
The boys check the forecast to see some spectacular weather predicted over the coming days. An off shore fishing and camping adventure is planned. A beautiful island group is the destination and brother from another mother Andrei and his son Luke are getting in on this over night fishing mission. The forecast was bang on and the fishing was just as good. The usual suspects were hooked and landed, Snapper, King Fish, Trevally and a Pig fish makes a small cameo appearance. There was a little bit of drama at the end…. but, nothing a helpful man driving a huge digger couldn’t sort out. Chur chur Kerepehi Transport.
The month of December is an awesome time of year to go fishing in New Zealand’s beautiful harbours. But, Nato has been wanting to cast lures along the wild west coast of New Zealand for years and the weather is finally going to allow that to happen. The boys are fishing in the harbour on day one. All going to plan? day 2 the boys will be leaving the shelter of the harbour and attacking the mighty West Coast. As always it’s all about trying to have as much fun as possible and catching some thing to eat.
The very first fishing mission for 2022 is gonna be a land based fishing mission on New Zealand’s Wild West coast. Milan has some very good family friends that have farmed a beautiful piece of coast line for generations. Milan is lucky enough to have permission to enjoy this amazingly beautiful slice of paradise. Brother Toby is tagging along for this one and as always the boys have there sights set on catching something to eat. It’s been 6 weeks since the boys have had fresh fish to eat and as always that is the main goal but, Milan ends up landing the biggest Snapper he has ever caught in his life after it eats a bait off the surface right before his very eyes.
The boys have been invited to go land based fishing on the east coast of New Zealand by Hamish from NaCL Lures. The boys done a very similar trip with Hamish last year and it was good fun and some beautiful fish were landed. Hamish believe’s February to be a great time of year to be on the rocks targeting big King Fish. Which suits Milan perfectly. Nato really enjoys trying to capture beautiful scenery in amongst the fishing and this is a great place to do just that. As always a good feed of fresh fish is on the hit list and everyone involved is hopeful that the mighty Green Machine makes an appearance.
This time is gonna be a little bit different. This time, The boys are have a crack at Marlin fishing with Luke on board Evo. Evo being a 7.5 meter Marco boat that was custom designed and built to target Marlin. An over night mission is planned. The weather isn’t the best and Milan ends up getting sea sick on the first day and the trip gets cut short by some less then desirable weather on day 2. Snapper for dinner as per normal and luke managed to catch a nice king fish before the weather packed in. It was a good first outing on board Evo and Luke is happy as to take the boys again when the weather plays ball and the Marlin are out in force.
The boys are off on there first Fishing and camping mission on board Sojourn for 2022. The boys are again spending a few days in, on and around there favourite island group. Milan is doing what Milan does and what he loves most, that being swimming big live baits on the weed lines close to shore. Hopefully a big hungry king fish has chosen the same weed lines to hunt down breakfast. There will be a big berley trail or 5. Nato is hoping for a feed of freshly caught fish and some down time to get off the boat and film time lapses. When it was all said, done, filmed and edited, it was good clean fun.
Nato has his fly rod rigged and ready before the boat even hits the water. The first half of the day will be spent trying to get a fish to eat a fly. After that the boys are heading wide to some deep water pins to drop big live baits 100 meters plus down on one of Nato’s crazy deep water rigs. The boys are intercepted by schools of skip jack tuna on the way out to the deep pins, the plan changed instantly and the boys are live baiting a skip jack tuna hoping a Marlin eats it. Milan is on dinner as per normal and fish Tacos are on the menu. Day 2, see’s the boys back to the original plan of deep water live baiting for something massive, before again attempting to hook a Marlin on the way home.
Milan for years has talked about investing some time into trying to catch snapper in a harbour. That time to be invested by waiting until there is a perfect weather forecast and going as far up the back of a harbour at dead low tide as you could possible go and just see what we can find. The perfect out come would be to find something amazingly “fishy” and then coming up with a plan to fish that area. The boys executed the plan well but bump into a school of snapper and Trevally randomly and end up spending the afternoon trying to catch them on a fly. The boys have only ever been lucky enough to see fish schooling like this in the shallows a handful of times over the years. Transcript
Huge School of Snapper in 1 Meter of Water!
The last 2 times the boys have been fishing the camera man has done most of the fishing, so on this fishing mission It’s Milan’s turn to fish and Nato is stuck behind the phone filming. Milan of course is super keen to hunt shallow water King Fish in his favourite fishing spot. The last few fishing missions the boys have done in the area no king fish have been landed, but This time the fish are biting and Milan is on form.
The last time the boys went fishing Milan managed to land a solid kingfish in his old stomping ground. Milan hadn’t landed a king fish in that area for over a year. Milan had a blast and was super keen to go back and have another go and see if he could do it again. Nato agreed, but, only if Milan fished in spots the boys had never fished before. There is a small group of islands in the area that the boys have “over looked” in the years gone by. Milan studied a chart and has a few points picked out that have all the ingredients needed to produce big king fish. Can he do it again?
The boys had big plans to land base fish a spot that they have wanted to fish for years but never have. The weather forecast completely destroyed those plans and the boys run for cover. The area where the boys are headed gives North, West and East coast land based fishing options. It won’t matter which way the weather comes from there will be some where to hide. The boys will make the most of what is available and there will be fish to eat for sure.
last time on The Lateral Line the boys went on a land based fishing mission and on the last day they had a big beautiful King Fish at there feet that would not eat. This time around the boys are faced with a Tragic forecast and decide it’s best to go give land based fishing another crack and see if they couldn’t land a monster King Fish. The weather forecast was correct and the boys get hammered with rain making filming the adventure a struggle for the camera man. On the last morning the boys get a break in the weather and a big King Fish eats a lure right at the boys feet.
The boys go fishing twice a month and the last 2 times the boys have been fishing they have been landbased fishing because of tragic weather forecasts. That means the boys haven’t been fishing on the boat for 6 weeks. The boys also have a good weather forecast ahead of them for a change. After seeing big king fish from the rocks during the last 2 fishing missions the boys decide to try there luck at fishing the landbased spots again but this time doing so in the boat. Milan again struggle’s to catch a king fish so the boys decide to try something different. On the last morning of a 3 day long camping and fishing mission the boys put squid at the top of the hit list. Targeting squid is something Nato use to do a lot but hasn’t done for years. Will squid be on the menu…….
The Spring season is just around the corner and The spring season is the best time of year to be fishing top water lures for king fish. Milan is flat out building his house at the moment and can’t get away for the usual 3 day fishing mission. This time around the boys are just out for the day to test the waters. Builder brother Andrei is up for a fishing mission and is onboard for the day. It wouldn’t be fair fishing while Andrei was left working. Nato thought it would be a little bit early in the year for top water fishing? but he was happy as to be proven wrong when Milan hooked into a jumbo……..
Luke is the proud owner of the boat Evo, which Nato calls “The Marlin Machine”. Luke watched the last episode of The Lateral Line where the boys were top water fishing out wide for the first time for the 2022 spring top water fishing season. Milan hooked into a couple of solid king fish and got railed by a jumbo. After seeing that, Luke was super keen to head out wide and have a go top water fishing for a good Kingfish on his boat. The boys plan to camp on board Evo for a night making it a 2 day long fishing mission. Wild Venison and Bacon are packed into the chilly bin in case there is no tablefish caught.
The boys only have a day to go fishing this time around as the weather forecast has been full of rain, rain and more rain, Milan has been on kid duty more the normal and there has been lots happening on the building site also. The boys are staying close to home and even closer to the boat ramp on this one. The boys will be super happy just to take some fresh fish home to eat.
Nato manages to drag Milan away from building his house to go fishing for a day. The boys head to one of their favourite fishing locations and camp the night on the boat. The plan is to be ready to go fishing at first light the following day. Catch a few snappers to take home, then get live baits and be anchored up at high tide ready to live bait the outgoing tide, the target being big kingfish. At the end of the day, fish are put in the chilly bin to take home and the boys get a visit from some big hungry kingfish. Live baits are eaten off the surface right behind the boat and Milan lands a big kingy, happy days!
Recently life has been getting in the way of fishing, but, they're back and reeling in the action! While the boys usually drop an episode on the 15th and 30th of each month, they had to skip a round due to Milan's house construction hustle. This time they're casting off close to home with a promising weather forecast. Plus, there's a twist in the tale - those elusive kingfish lurking around the marker buoys, putting the boy's fishing skills to the test. They love a good challenge!
A few weeks back while fishing Milan had an opportunity to set a hook in a huge yellowtail kingfish. The kingfish smashed 2 live baits off the surface in spectacular fashion, however, Milan didn’t hook the fish! Ever since that day Milan has kept a constant eye on the weather trying to find a day with similar conditions - same tides, same time of the day, and using the same live bait. Then the plan was to head back to the same spot in the hopes to see that same big kingfish again and have another crack at landing him.
The boys are driving Sojourn for an hour up the coast to some amazing fishing grounds, where they’ve heard big yellowtail kingfish are in the vicinity after talking to a keen land-based fisherman called Ricky. Ricky said he’d landed some solid kingfish off the rocks the day before. The boys are in for some big kingfish action!
November & December are one of the best times of year to chase yellowtail kingfish in New Zealand. The boys had planned to do as much fishing as the weather would allow over November and December. However, there was very little fishing done as the weather was less than ideal. On this trip due to a bad forecast, the boys chose to leave Sojourn at home to brave the elements to fish from the rocks. Everything happens for a reason and the decision to fish land-based leads the boys to the best day they have ever had land-based fishing in NZ. Big packs of hungry yellowtail kingfish turn up and try to eat everything
November and December are one of the best times to go fishing for yellowtail kingfish in New Zealand. Milan and Nato had planned to do as much fishing as possible over this period, however, the weather hasn't played ball. Over this awesome fishing season, the boys had also planned to get Dick Johnson (creator of all The Lateral Line music) and Dayne from Marco Boats (creator of Sojourn) out fishing for a day or two. This fishing mission is all about trying to get a photo of Dayne with a huge kingfish in his arms. A big kingfish is spotted with the drone, can the boys catch it?
The fishing in New Zealand has been red hot over the last couple of months! Milan has hooked and landed more than his fair share of big kingfish, so this time on The Lateral Line the camera man is gonna do the fishing, and Milan will be behind the camera trying to capture the action. It’s not just Nato and Milan on this fishing trip, for the first time ever on The Lateral Line there will be a female angler on board Sojourn! All the tell-tale signs for an amazing day fishing are present even before the boat is on the water but, the fishing starts a little slow. After visiting a number of different spots unsuccessfully and with only an hour left of day light Nato’s stick bait is ripped from the surface by what Nato describes as a “beast of a fish”. That fish then tries to rip Nato off the back of the boat! All he can do is grab the spool to avoid a good old fashion dusting and hope his gear and knots are strong enough to stop the beast. Can Nato land this one?
Towards the end of the last Lateral Line fishing mission, the boys and girls ran into a huge Whale, Dolphin, and dive-bombing Gannet workup. It was a beautiful display of nature doing what nature does best! A massive school of bait tried to shelter from an aerial attack underneath the boat, which led to the GoPro capturing some amazing underwater footage of feeding Dolphins, Yellowtail Kingfish, and the dive-bombing Gannets. BUT it also attracted the attention of a few whales that were unable to detect the boat through the thick bait school. After a Whale bumps into the bow of the boat, it’s time to drive away from the bait to fill the chilly bin and leave the Whales, Dolphins, and Gannets to get their fill of the plentiful bait fish on offer. Alex hooks a solid fish on a light soft bait rod and reel combo. It was pretty entertaining watching her do battle, before finally landing a beautiful fish! Go Alex!
Milan and Alex are off on a fishing adventure to the Chatham Islands visiting brother Toby and his partner Tiffany. Toby accepted the job of Port Manager on the Chatham Islands and invited Milan over to explore the place and do a bit of land-based fishing. Milan has always wanted to visit the Chatham’s, so he didn’t take much convincing! Before Milan left, Nathan handed him the work phone and said, “Please film it. Just talk to the phone in the morning about what the day's plan is, and film stuff as you go. Then talk to the phone again at night about what you did that day and I’ll do the rest.”
In this episode, the boys are taking on one of New Zealand's most secluded and remote areas for an epic land-based fishing mission. Loaded up with heavy packs, Milan and NATO walk for 5 or so hours to reach their destination. But they're not alone on this adventure - 4 other keen land-based fishermen are making the walk in too. With the stunning New Zealand scenery as their backdrop, the boys set up camp for the next two nights, sleeping in tents and cooking on an open fire. The boys are hoping the kingfish and snapper fishing, will be as epic as the scenery. Watch as they cast their lines, battle the fish, and celebrate their catch.
In the latest episode of The Lateral Line, the boys receive an exciting phone call from Gene, from Strictly Land Based Fishing. Gene invites the boys to join him on a land-based fishing mission in Whitianga. Eager to explore new waters land-based fishing, the boys pack up their gear and head out for an adventure. On their first day, the boys do a bit of island hopping, taking in the beautiful scenery and casting their lines in the hopes of catching a big kingfish or a big snapper. On day two there is a huge fishing tournament taking place, with a shotgun start sending 250-plus boats out of the bay at 7:30am! So, the boys decide to avoid the crowds and opt for a good old-fashioned walk-in land-based fishing day. Despite the challenges that come with fishing from the shore, the boys are able to land a few table fish, making the trip a success. As the day draws to a close, it's time to pack up and head back home, grateful for the opportunity to be out in the wide open spaces exploring n
After hearing that Hamish from NaCL Lures experienced some incredible land-based fishing at a spot that the boys had fished only weeks earlier, a plan is hatched to head back for an overnight camping and fishing mission. On the first morning, they set out on a decent walk to a spot they've had success at in the past, with the mighty Kingfish at the top of their hit list. After that, they relocate to a spot where they can camp within casting distance of the rocks, where they'll spend the afternoon fishing to catch dinner, before settling in for the night, with the plan to do it all over again the next day. Josh from Marco Boats and the YouTube channel 'The Plan' is joining to help the boys out on this fishing mission. He’s keen to catch a fish, so let’s see how the boys get on…
Join the boys on their latest overnight land-based fishing adventure as they set out to catch a feed and enjoy a delicious meal in the wide-open spaces. After going without fresh fish on their last trip, for the first time in Lateral Line fishing history, they're more determined than ever to land a big one! In this video, Nato also shares footage of Alex catching her very first land-based kingfish off the rocks, while the boys experience some last-minute success.
For as long as the boys can remember the weather has been a deciding factor on whether they can even go fishing! However, this time the skies clear and a few precious days of ideal conditions present themselves. So, join the boys as they head off on another land-based fishing mission, determined to make the most of the good weather conditions to catch an epic feed. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay tuned for more of our fishing missions ????
This time on the Lateral Line the boys are back fishing off a boat, but not just any boat. They’ve been invited to join Hamish on his brand-new 500 Sojourn, Marco Boat. This custom-designed and custom-built boat is a game-changer, specifically built to transport keen land-based anglers on and off the rocks in hard-to-reach, secluded land-based fishing spots. And guess what? This mission marks the very first fishing and camping adventure aboard this amazing vessel! Join the boys as they have a ton of fun, eat like kings, and land a HUGE fish along the way!
Join us on a mid-winter fishing adventure on The Lateral Line as the boys and girls set out to hunt for massive snapper from the rocks! In this episode, Nato initially spots rain in the forecast, anticipating a tough few days. However, Milan's meticulous weather analysis reveals incredible conditions—low swell, minimal wind, and the rain prediction turns out to be incorrect! With perfect fishing conditions aligning, including low tide, and no rain, the boys and girls enjoy some beautiful weather, stunning scenery, EPIC fishing, along with some tasty meaty treats. It’s gonna be a good one!
Welcome back to The Lateral Line! In our last epic fishing mission in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, the boys and girls had a ton of fun soaking up the beautiful scenery, and eating like kings & queens whilst creating some awesome memories. We witnessed Claire reeling in her very first fish, while Alex conquered the rocky shores with her impressive Snapper catch. Talk about making waves! But hold onto your fishing rods because our adventure was so jam-packed that Nato couldn't resist turning it into a two-part mini-series. So, here we are, ready to dive headfirst back into the action!
On this episode of The Lateral Line, the boys take land-based fishing to new heights - with a helicopter! It all began with a chat with Reon, a good man from the local gym, who had a couple of adventurous mates with their own helicopter. After some planning and back and forth, the boys decided to land the helicopter on the rocks of Great Barrier Island for a day of epic fishing. The effort was well worth it, as the fishing proved to be amazing! But that's not all - Reon, not only a great organiser, also surprised us with his cooking skills. We enjoyed mouthwatering rotisserie scotch fillet steaks for lunch on the rocks, a true feast for the boys! This fishing mission will be etched in The Lateral Line's history as the most unforgettable and epic fishing mission adventure yet!
On the last episode of The Lateral Line, the boys landed a helicopter on an island in search of the mighty Kingfish. Although the Kingys proved elusive last time, the boys liked what they saw and were eager to return. Round two? You betcha! This time, they’re joined by Gene from Strictly Land Based Fishing and Hamish from NaCL Lures. Not to mention, they're equipped with Hamish's sleek 5-meter custom-built Marco boat – tailored for seamless island hopping and land-based fishing missions. Hamish's boat? A masterpiece of land-to-sea engineering, making island transitions smoother than a breeze. True to form the boys have a ton of fun out in the wide-open spaces, reeling in catches primed for an epic feed!
Once again on this episode of The Lateral Line, this is a strictly land-based fishing mission. Watch as the boys tackle New Zealand's toughest fishing month – August. This trip has them hopping from one land-based spot to another by boat, guided by Gene from Strictly Land-Based Fishing who's determined to hook them into some epic fishing encounters. Despite the challenges, day one heats up as a few big hungry kingfish make an appearance. They circle the live baits until one is eaten. Day two starts strong, too, with some early catches, plus Hamish from NaCL Lures joins the action. But there's an obstacle – without a proper bag to keep them chilled, the boys are forced to release their hard-earned catches. That's why a top-notch catch bag that will hold ice is now at the top of the wish list. With this gear, the boys will keep their catches super fresh ready to be taken home to be enjoyed, because the number one goal on The Lateral Line is simple: to get a feed of beautiful fresh fi
In the latest installment of The Lateral Line, the boys embark on yet another land-based fishing mission. They are back on familiar ground, but this time, they're revisiting a spot they haven't fished since the very beginning of The Lateral Line over three years ago. Joining the adventure in this episode is Milan's neighbour, brother Richard. Richard has only been land-based fishing a handful of times. One memorable instance involved an impromptu fishing trip with Milan, where Richard's live bait got destroyed by a Great White Shark after he wasn’t quite quick enough to get the mighty Kahawai out of harm’s way! The fishing proves to be as good as any keen angler could hope for, with plenty of catches, providing a hearty supply of food. Milan, in a display of incredible skill, even manages to wrestle a colossal Snapper from the weeds. Go Milan!
Welcome to the latest episode of The Lateral Line! After a couple of successful scouting missions confirmed the arrival of springtime Kingfish, Milan and Hamish from NaCL Lures are super keen to head out and target a big fish. Nato, with a hunting permit for his favourite block, receives a phone call the night before with an invite to go and film the boys on their fishing mission. Now, he has a tough choice to make: hunting or fishing? NATO gets talked into joining the boys on the water and what follows is a great day, with good weather, good company, and the fishing was even better! ????????
This time on The Lateral Line the boys try something a little bit different with a new fishing approach. They're dipping their toes into the world of slide bait fishing with live baits. Not only are they experimenting with a fishing style that's entirely new to them, but they’re also exploring fresh waters, fishing a couple of spots that they’ve driven past but never stopped to fish. After having some success both at the new spots and with the slide bait technique, the boys are left wondering why they didn't attempt this earlier. We're confident that more slide bait fishing will be featured on The Lateral Line in the future ????????! On October 28th and 29th, Nato will be attending the Sika Show at the Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton. If you have tickets, be sure to stop by Simon Bullivant's Taxidermy Stand to meet Nato and say hello ????????! You can find more information about the event at https://www.sikashow.co.nz/. On November 4th, Milan will be joining the Hybrid Street Team
This time on The Lateral Line things are going to be very very different. Join the boys as they embark on a camping and fishing mission deep into the breathtaking backcountry of New Zealand. Pete and Logan, two passionate trout fishermen, extend a special invitation to the boys to explore the river renowned for its trout population and the occasional capture of trophy fish. The boys use 4-wheel motorbikes to transport their gear to the remote campsite, where they indulge in a rustic lunch cooked over an open fire before beginning their downstream fishing mission. They reel in a multitude of trout, accompanied by endless laughter. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind adventure, where the beauty of New Zealand's backcountry meets the thrill of fishing!
???? This fishing mission is a continuation of the last one. Join the boys on the next chapter of their fishing adventure as they continue the journey up the river in pursuit of trout! After playing with the local river monsters, the boys gear up for a diverse fishing experience: Pete's casting streamer flies, Logan is euro nymphing, and Milan's working his magic with soft baits and bibbed lures. Against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery, they successfully hook a few trout, making the most of the serene surroundings. ????️ But the adventure doesn't end there! After a day filled with fishing excitement, the boys set up camp for one more night, cooking up a feast over an open fire beneath the starlit sky. The next day brings another half-day of fishing fun before heading home ????
On this episode of The Lateral Line, the boys return to the same spot that gave them their best land-based fishing experience last year! ????????️ In the world of fishing, where cycles dictate the action, the boys plan to recreate the magic under similar conditions, hoping to relive the incredible land-based yellowtail kingfish fishing they witnessed 12 months prior. Alex and Claire are eager to join this fishing mission too. As Milan ensures the whole team is well-fed, the story unfolds with successful fish landings and Nato capturing awesome footage of vortexing Kingfish! Get ready for an adventure packed with excitement and the pursuit of those elusive yellowtail kingfish!
The boys have got a new boat - a 4-meter Tinny, the latest creation from Marco Boats. Dayne, the mastermind behind Marco Boats, wanted to create a simple and affordable option, encouraging more individuals to embrace the water and enjoy the wide open spaces. Eager to put the prototype to the test, the boys embarked on its maiden voyage. While initially more of a boat test than a dedicated fishing mission, the results were pretty good. After just a few short hours on the water, a respectable kingfish was successfully brought on board and the boys headed home to enjoy their catch!
In this episode of The Lateral Line, the boys return to the harbour with their new dinghy. The initial outing with the little boat was primarily about acquainting themselves with their new boat rather than a focused fishing mission. However, in just a couple of hours on the water and a stroke of luck, Milan managed to reel in a sizable kingfish. With Christmas approaching and a craving for festive kingfish, Milan sets out to challenge himself, aiming to once again reel in a reasonable kingfish from the dinghy in the harbour. Can Milan do it again?
This Lateral Line fishing mission starts with the boys receiving a special invitation to go and stay with some awesome people who call New Zealand’s far North their home. The home being on the edge of and overlooking a beautiful far north harbour. Generously offered accommodation, food, and private boat ramp access provide the boys with instant water entry — an opportunity too enticing to pass up! The unchartered harbour holds promising Kingfish hotspots highlighted on the charts. Milan sets his sights on landing a big kingfish, and with 3 days, an exceptional weather forecast, and a little dinghy for exploration, Nato is optimistic about the chances of a massive catch!
In this episode of The Lateral Line, Milan takes on multiple roles—cameraman, editor, boat driver, fisherman, fishing guide, cook, and more. Milan's good friend and "brother Marcus" from Singapore is in New Zealand on a 10-day holiday, and Milan has vowed to give him an unforgettable fishing experience. Join Milan as he films the day-to-day highlights, putting together a cool video with a post-trip voiceover to share the epic adventure! ????????
Get ready to dive into the best of The Lateral Line, handpicked by Nathan himself! He's taken the top catches and best scenery from the boy's fishing missions over the past 3 years, capturing all the action to bring you the first instalment of the 'best of' trilogy. ???????? This isn't just any highlight reel; it's a celebration of The Lateral Line spirit - the one you've fueled with every view, like, and comment. A big chur chur for being the pulse of the channel! Your support means the world, and the boys are stoked to keep the fishing adventures coming. ????
Get ready to dive into another action-packed episode of Big Fish Surface Eats! Nathan has handpicked the top catches and best scenery from the boys' fishing missions over the past 3 years, to bring you this 2nd & final best of action-packed episode! This isn't just any highlight reel; it's a celebration of The Lateral Line spirit - the one you've fueled with every view, like, and comment. A big chur chur for being the pulse of the channel! Your support means the world, and the boys are stoked to keep the fishing adventures coming. ????
Strap in for a suitcase-packed episode of The Lateral Line as the boys take to the skies with Chatham Air for an epic fishing mission to the Chatham Islands one of New Zealand's most remote spots! ???? Join Milan, Nathan, and brother Toby, plus his partner Tiffany, for a whirlwind tour of their new island home. It's been over a year since they set up camp in this angler's paradise. Milan has already visited them once before and he’s constantly talked about going back ever since. Expect plenty of action, and the raw beauty of the Chatham’s. It's real fishing with mates, stunning views, and the kind of stories that only come from the great outdoors.
In this episode of The Lateral Line, we're diving back into part two of our epic Chatham Island fishing mission, where the boys grapple with Chatham's notoriously wild conditions. ???????? Not to worry, though! When the sky turns grim, the local wharf becomes the go-to fishing hotspot. Spoiler alert: it's swarming with big Moki, and the boys manage to pull in a few beauties!????
Join the boys on an easy laid-back fishing mission in this latest episode of The Lateral Line. ???? It's all about the simple joys this time – let's face it, easy fishing makes for a fun day out, and that's what it's all about, right? The boys are hitting the shallow waters of their favourite harbour for a classic meat hunt. ???? Nato's got the inside track with a landowner granting exclusive hunting access, while Milan's playing provider for his family. The Snapper are biting like never before, and for the first time in The Lateral Line's history, the boys bag their limit of Snapper each! ????????
Last time on The Lateral Line, Milan and Nato smashed it with a record snapper haul! ???? Not just a fresh feed for them, but for friends and family too! ????️ Been buzzing to go again, the lads set a new bar - lures only! ???? Nato was all in, ready for a pure lure adventure... until Milan revealed a chilly bin brimming with bait and berley, throwing a cheeky curveball into the mix! Despite the surprise, they still landed some beauties with the lures.
In this episode of The Lateral Line, the boys launched their dinghy off a beach and ventured into big fish country. Before long, they had enough fish in the chilly bin to satisfy any lunchtime hunger pangs, and Milan set his sights on a big Kingy hunt! After catching a live bait from a large school of Kahawai, the boys were fishing for the big ones once more. It wasn't long before Milan was locked in battle with a tank of a Kingfish while simultaneously steering the Suzuki away from the rocks. Will he land it?
This Lateral Line fishing mission would be best described as a boy's trip! Andrei the builder, Graham the butcher, and Mike from the Rotorua Hunting and Fishing store team up with Nato and Milan for an epic few days away. Using the dinghy, they transport all their gear to a rock in front of an island with a strong current. Strong big currents mean big fish! Will the boys get lucky and haul in plenty of fish to eat?
Once upon a time, Nato and Milan made a fishing TV show. During this journey, they partnered with Tristram Marine, using the Tristram 701 to create most of their TV magic. While working together, the Tristram 821 was in the design phase, with a clear focus on being the ultimate fishing boat.
Every winter, Milan keeps a keen eye on the weather forecasts for New Zealand's rugged West Coast. He patiently waits for the perfect window that will grant the boys access to their favourite land-based fishing ledges, where big snapper lurk. When the dream weather pattern finally presents itself, the boys drop everything, pack their gear, and seize the opportunity. They're treated to three glorious days of fishing with the flattest seas they've ever experienced on the West Coast.
This Lateral Line fishing mission sees the boys once again accepting an invite from brother Gene for a strictly land-based fishing adventure. During this time of year, snappers tend to frequent the shallow waters, so the boys plan to use that knowledge to target snappers in the weedy areas.
In this Lateral Line fishing mission, the boys have accepted another fishing invitation from brother Kingsley at Tristram Marine. This time Snapper will be the main target, and given its mid-winter the boys will be pumping berley in shallow weedy areas targeting a mid-winter monster.