Shimano Masterclass Series: Enhance your fishing skills with the latest gear, equipment and expert advice. Headlined by Matt Watson, expect to see a range of Masterclasses delivered by expert Shimano pro staffers.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Thu 14 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Fireside chat: getting the most from your sounder
Join Dallas Abel (MC) along with Matt Watson, Tony “TK” Walker, Gene Denton, and Jordan Hensen for a relaxed fireside chat centred on getting more value from your sounder.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Thu 14 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Fri 15 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Fireside Chats: Trailer Boat Game Fishing
Hosted by Dallas Abel Join Matt Watson, Gene Denton, Jordan Hensen and Eric Wong for a relaxed chat about trailer boat game fishing . Expect sharp tips, tricks and even a few tall tales from seasoned experts. Audience questions are highly encouraged!
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Fri 15 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Sat 16 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Future Fishos: Getting the Next Generation out on the Water
Join Dallas Abel (MC) with Nicky Wilson, Jordan Hensen, Chad Prentice, and Cam Walker for a positive, forward‑looking discussion on inspiring the next generation of anglers.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Sat 16 May
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Matt Watson
A rare opportunity for fishermen to sit down with Matt Watson and ask the questions you don’t usually get the chance to ask. This open “Ask Me Anything” session invites anglers of all levels to draw directly from Matt’s experience across offshore, inshore and everything in between.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Sat 16 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Sun 17 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Fireside Chat: Ripping Yarns / The One That Got Away
Every angler has one. Hosted by Dallas Abel (MC), Matt Watson, Chad Prentice, Pete Jackson, and Tony “TK” Walker share their stories of the one that got away—the fish that broke hearts, busted gear or disappeared just when victory felt certain.
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun 17 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Thu 14 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Thu 14 May
Fireside chat: getting the most from your sounder
Join Dallas Abel (MC) along with Matt Watson, Tony “TK” Walker, Gene Denton, and Jordan Hensen for a relaxed fireside chat centred on getting more value from your sounder.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Thu 14 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Fri 15 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Fri 15 May
Fireside Chats: Trailer Boat Game Fishing
Hosted by Dallas Abel Join Matt Watson, Gene Denton, Jordan Hensen and Eric Wong for a relaxed chat about trailer boat game fishing . Expect sharp tips, tricks and even a few tall tales from seasoned experts. Audience questions are highly encouraged!
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Fri 15 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Sat 16 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Future Fishos: Getting the Next Generation out on the Water
Join Dallas Abel (MC) with Nicky Wilson, Jordan Hensen, Chad Prentice, and Cam Walker for a positive, forward‑looking discussion on inspiring the next generation of anglers.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Sat 16 May
AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Matt Watson
A rare opportunity for fishermen to sit down with Matt Watson and ask the questions you don’t usually get the chance to ask. This open “Ask Me Anything” session invites anglers of all levels to draw directly from Matt’s experience across offshore, inshore and everything in between.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Sat 16 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Sun 17 May
Snapper Masterclass
Join Dan Govier as he shares his decades of fishing and marine science experience to help you unlock the secrets to snapper fishing success. Covering a multitude of techniques including straylining, jigging and lure fishing, you’ll also learn about how to ensure the highest quality eating fish as well as top tips for an utterly irresistible snapper bait you might not have heard of!
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Kingfish Masterclass
Dive into the exciting world of kingfish as Matt shares his proven techniques for finding, hooking, and landing these brutally strong and iconic fish. This session will be followed by a meet and greet with Matt, giving you the chance to ask questions, grab a photo, and talk all things fishing.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Surfcasting Masterclass
Chad Prentice returns to the stage with his ever-popular seminar covering everything from surfcasting rods, reels, lines and terminal tackle to reading the beach, optimising your casting technique understanding tides, weather conditions and more. As a master of one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing techniques, this session is not to be missed.
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Join Dan Govier for an in-depth masterclass dedicated to the pursuit of Southern Bluefin Tuna—one of the most powerful and sought-after game fish in our waters. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Dan breaks down what it really takes to consistently find, hook and land these ocean giants.
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Read The Signs
Join renowned offshore commercial fisherman TK Walker and son Cam as they tag-team a seminar showing us how they read the signs that help them get onto big pelagic species. From sea surface temperatures and other anomalies through to weather, tides and currents, you’ll learn to tie it all together to better your chances of hooking up!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Fireside Chat: Ripping Yarns / The One That Got Away
Every angler has one. Hosted by Dallas Abel (MC), Matt Watson, Chad Prentice, Pete Jackson, and Tony “TK” Walker share their stories of the one that got away—the fish that broke hearts, busted gear or disappeared just when victory felt certain.
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun 17 May
Matt Watson: Meet & Greet
Don’t miss the chance to meet Matt Watson in person at this relaxed meet and greet session. This is an opportunity to say hello, grab a photo and have a chat with New Zealand’s top angler.
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