Enhance your fishing skills with the latest gear, equipment, and expert advice. Headlined by Matt Watson, with Tony Orton, Chad Prentice and the LegaSea crew.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Thu 16 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Thu 16 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu 16 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Thu 16 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Thu 16 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Fri 17 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Sat 18 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Sat 18 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Sat 18 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Sat 18 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Sat 18 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Sun 19 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sun 19 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sun 19 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Thu 16 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Thu 16 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu 16 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Thu 16 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Thu 16 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 16 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Fri 17 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 17 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri 17 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Sat 18 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Sat 18 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Sat 18 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Sat 18 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Sat 18 May
Surfcasting
Chad will be covering a diverse range of topics related to surfcasting and rock fishing, offering access to an extensive amount of knowledge that has been accumulated over many years of refining his craft. He will be covering everything from rods reels and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, different fishing techniques, how to optimise your casting technique, baits and bait presentation, how to target different species, tides, weather conditions, water coefficient flows, and more!
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Sat 18 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Sun 19 May
Kingfish: Topwater / Jigging / Livebait
Join Tony as he dives into all things Kingfish, sharing insights on live-baiting, jigging, and topwater strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious novice, this session promises to be a reel treat!
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sun 19 May
Snapper: Straylining / BTR
Calling all Snapper fanatics! Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson for an unmissable Shimano Masterclass. Matt will share his decades of experience, unlock the secrets to Snapper success, with a special focus on his infamous straylining techniques using trusty Baitrunner reels. Unleash your inner Snapper slayer and learn Matt's battle-tested straylining tactics for consistent Snapper catches, master the art of using Baitrunner reels to dominate the bite and uncover hidden tricks and finesse techniques to outsmart even the wiliest Snapper.
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Fish Care: Sustainability / Filleting
Learn the art of fish filleting. This is an in-depth presentation from The Kai Ika Project team. Dave Ahoia has over 30 years’ experience and will teach you how to fillet, skin and bone, process the heads and frames, remove the wings and most importantly, avoid contamination. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process. This is not just about filleting; the team will also help you recognise different and delicious secondary cuts of a fish. This demonstration is for everyone. From the seasoned vet to the absolute beginner, catered to your experience levels and making sure you leave with the confidence to fillet your next fish like a pro!
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Sun 19 May
Cooking: Fish 3 ways
This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill, including searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame. Traeger will work with Kai-Ika to promote their “waste not-want not” message and show ways to utilise the whole fish. Presented by Traeger and a special guest from The Hunters Club.
Traeger invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the worlds #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Fuelled by 100% pure hardwood pellets and controlled with a digital controller, means from low and slow to hot and fast grilling, you'll fire up deliciously consistent results every single time.3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sun 19 May
Gamefishing: Trolling / Livebaiting / Swordfish
Join renowned angler Matt Watson for an exhilarating deep-dive into the world of gamefishing. In this exclusive seminar, Matt shares proven techniques for live baiting and trolling for Marlin, as well as daytime swordfishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this seminar promises action-packed insights that will elevate your fishing game.
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