The Fisho Blog
Tips, gear reviews, fishing reports and more from the team.
How to Run a Gamefish Tournament with Fisho
Marlin, broadbill, and spearfish tournaments are usually run on a whiteboard and a VHF radio. Fisho's Club Manager now runs the actual scoring — tag-and-release points, weighed-capture points, and a live leaderboard — built from real NZ club tournament rules, with catches logged from the boat even out of signal range.
Albacore Tuna — NZ's “White Meat” Tuna
Albacore carries the highest fat content of any tuna species — and it's the fish behind “white meat tuna” in the can. Here's what else sets it apart.
Yellowfin Tuna — Living on the Cold Edge in NZ
New Zealand sits at the cold edge of the yellowfin's global range. Marine biologist Elon Kruger on thermocline behaviour, growth rates, and why the species handles fishing pressure so well.
Pacific Bluefin Tuna — and How to Tell It Apart From Southern Bluefin
PBT is turning up more often in NZ waters, and at 100kg+ it can be genuinely hard to tell from a southern bluefin. Here's the four checks that settle it.
Southern Bluefin Tuna — NZ's Comeback Fishery
One population, one spawning ground, and a recreational fishery that exploded off Waihau Bay in 2017. Marine biologist Elon Kruger on the fish behind it.
Caring for a Landed Tuna — Why Speed Matters
A tuna's own thermoregulation works against it once it's out of the water. Marine biologist Elon Kruger on why rapid bleeding, gutting and cooling is non-negotiable.
Skipjack Tuna — Fishing NZ's Southern Limit
Skipjack is the most heavily fished tuna on the planet — and New Zealand sits at the very southern edge of where it will go. Here's what makes it tick.
What Makes a Tuna a Tuna?
15 species, 5 genera, and a built-in heat exchanger. Marine biologist Elon Kruger breaks down what actually makes a tuna a tuna — and which ones matter in NZ waters.
Fisho Club Manager — Run Your Club, Competitions, and Membership in One Place
Club Manager is Fisho's toolkit for running a club, a competition, or a community group — membership management, flexible scoring rules, automated Weighmaster alerts, and Digital Membership Cards, all in one place.