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Winter Fishing in New Zealand: A Coastal Adventure

While we are lucky enough we don't have to deal with snow or ice when we are fishing off the coast, a lot of the country decide to put away their boats and fishing gear for Winter. 

How To Choose The Right Rod & Reel Combo

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Guides & Advice

Portable Power Solutions for your Off-Grid Adventures

Portable power technology has come a long way in recent years and there is now plenty of options to charge and power not only your mobile phones, but also laptops, LED lights and even your coffee machine! 

How To Strayline for Snapper

Fishing
Fishing Techniques

Straylining is a simple way to present your bait to a fish in the most natural way possible. It’s easy to do, extremely exciting and following the below guide you’ll have lots of fun and hopefully get more bites.

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A Guide to RV Safety & Security

Motorhome & Caravan
Safety

One of the prime considerations when it comes to enjoying the motorhome & caravan lifestyle is safety. You've spent you're hard earned money to purchase your home on wheels and you want to make sure it is safe & secure to make your holiday one to remember.

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How to Maintain an Inflatable Lifejacket

Safety
Boating

A lifejacket is a key piece of safety equipment when out on the water. However, inflatable lifejackets need regular check-ups to make sure you and your family stay safe. Read on to check out how!

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What size Solar Panel & Battery do you need?

Motorhome & Caravan
Electrical

Use this guide to help calculate what size solar panel and batteries you need for your solar set up.

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How to Strayline for Snapper

Fishing Techniques
How to Guides

Straylining is a simple way to present your bait to a fish in the most natural way possible. It’s easy to do, extremely exciting and following the below guide you’ll have lots of fun and hopefully get more bites.

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The Art of Deep Dropping

Fishing Techniques
How to Guides

Deep dropping missions are a great way to catch a good feed of delicious, high quality fish but it can be daunting if you haven't done it before. This guide will give you the basics of what to do, where to go, and the gear to use to give you the best success out on the water!

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Choosing the Perfect Bait

Bait Fishing
Fishing Locations

Sometimes the right bait will mean an epic day or a stinker. Check in to see what Burnsco has available in store and how to choose the right bait

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Rock Hopping: A Beginners Guide to Rock Fishing in New Zealand Part 1

Land based Fishing
Bait Fishing

Want to get into some land-based fishing? Check out our first of a 3 part series on Rock Fishing in New Zealand. Part one: The Bait approach

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How To Choose a Lifejacket

How to Guides
Safety

Lifejackets are a crucial piece of safety equipment and are also required by law in most boating situations. In this guide, we will break down the lifejacket basics and how to choose the best lifejacket to help you stay safe on the water.

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Vital Checklist for Safe Boating over the Colder Months

Safety
Lifejackets

Many boaties spend autumn and winter looking forward to warmer weather while their boats sit idle. For those who want to keep sailing, fishing and motoring through New Zealand's colder months, it's vital to prepare for the more difficult weather and sea conditions.

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How to Maintain an Inflatable LifeJacket

Safety
How to Guides

A lifejacket is a key piece of safety equipment when out on the water. However, inflatable lifejackets need regular check-ups to make sure you and your family stay safe. Read on to check out how!

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Beginners' Guide to Auxiliary Batteries

Batteries
Electrical

It can be a struggle to go a few days without electrical devices at our fingertips. An auxiliary battery allows you to power these devices anywhere, any time.

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How to Service a Boat Toilet

How to Guides
Plumbing

For obvious reasons, servicing a toilet is a job most of us would rather avoid. However, not maintaining the toilet on your boat can lead to big problems down the track. Read on to find out some of the ways to prolong its use.

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5-Point Guide to Trailer Safety

Trailer
Safety

5 tips for safe, secure towing and launching of your boat to make sure you and you're investments get from place to place in one piece. 

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A Beginners' Guide to Beating Galvanic Corrosion

Beginner Guides
Trailer

Protect your boat from galvanic corrosion with the right equipment to minimsie the sacrifical elements of different metals. 

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How to Maintain your Fishing Gear

Fishing
Fishing Reels

Spending some time on maintaining your fishing gear will save you the frustration of that big one getting away due to poorly kept equipment.

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What size Solar Panel & Battery do you need?

Solar Panels
Batteries

Use this guide to help calculate what size solar panel and batteries you need for your solar set up.

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A Guide to RV Safety & Security

Safety
How to Guides

One of the prime considerations when it comes to enjoying the motorhome & caravan lifestyle is safety. You've spent you're hard earned money to purchase your home on wheels and you want to make sure it is safe & secure to make your holiday one to remember.

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How to Install a Campervan Awning

Awnings
How to Guides

Seasoned campers will all agree - a good quality awning is one thing they can’t live without! It’s probably the first thing to get set up at every campsite they visit. If you're wanting to upgrade your existing awning or looking at installing one for the first time, this article is for you!

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How to Winterise your RV

Maintenance
Winter

We get it, not everyone wants to travel in their motorhome through the winter. Here are our top tips for getting your vehicle ready for winter storage to make sure it's in tip-top condition when spring arrives.

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How To Choose a Lifejacket

Lifejackets
How to Guides

Lifejackets are a crucial piece of safety equipment and are also required by law in most boating situations. In this guide, we will break down the lifejacket basics and how to choose the best lifejacket to help you stay safe on the water.

Read more

A Guide to RV Safety & Security

Motorhome & Caravan
Security

One of the prime considerations when it comes to enjoying the motorhome & caravan lifestyle is safety. You've spent you're hard earned money to purchase your home on wheels and you want to make sure it is safe & secure to make your holiday one to remember.

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Marine First Aid Kit Essentials

Boating
First Aid

Although you might not be using your boat as much at this time of the year compared to the long, hot summer months, now can be the perfect time to ensure your boat is fully kitted out for when you get out next!

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5-Point Guide to Trailer Safety 

Maintenance
Trailer

5 tips for safe, secure towing and launching of your boat to make sure you and you're investments get from place to place in one piece. 

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A Beginners' Guide to Solar Panels

Solar Panels
Batteries

An easy to follow beginners' guide on products and installation of solar systems in boats and RVs.

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What size Solar Panel & Battery do you need?

Motorhome & Caravan
Batteries

Use this guide to help calculate what size solar panel and batteries you need for your solar set up.

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How to Set Up my Boat Battery System

Batteries
Boating

Check out our easy to follow video showing you how to install your boat battery system. 

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How to Install a Switch Panel

Boating
How to Guides

Click through and follow our guide on how to safely and accurately install a switch panel. An essential piece of electrical equipment for controlling your battery output. 

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