BOATSHOW 2024

2024-04-15

Event

HUTCHWILCO NZ BOATSHOW 2024

SHIMANO FISHING PAVILION 16 - 19 May 2024, Auckland Showgrounds

We are excited to be revitalising our presence at the show for 2024 and bringing you the Shimano Fishing Pavilion. Located in Hall 6, the Shimano Pavilion will have everything an angler could ever possibly need, and more. Shimano will be showcasing our entire product range on stand 630 (with bonus sneak peeks of yet to be seen products) and support from our Pro-Staff team including Matt Watson, Tony Orton, Chad Prentice, Gene Denton, Jordan Hensen, and others. In addition, there will be plenty of fun to be had with an electric reel display and two fishing simulators!

MASTERCLASS SEMINARS

KINGFISH: TOPWATER, JIGGING, LIVEBAITING

Join Tony Orton 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!

SNAPPER: STRAYLINING WITH BAITRUNNERS

Join Kiwi fishing legend Matt Watson and unleash your inner snapper slayer! 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.

SURFCASTING: TIPS, TRICKS, & TACTICS

Chad Prentice will be covering everything from rods, reels, and lines, terminal tackle set-up, how to read the beach, how to optimise your casting technique, tides, weather conditions and more!

FISH CAREL SUSTAINABILITY & FILLETING

Learn the art of filleting with an in-depth presentation from the Kai Ika Project team - Dave Ahoia and Dallas Abel. Walk away with a greater understanding of how to achieve maximum recovery of every fish you process.

COOKING: FISH 3 WAYS

This Traeger masterclass will teach you three different methods to cook fish on the grill. Learn techniques such as searing hot and fast, smoking low and slow, and a ramen soup with a broth made from the head and frame.

GAME: TROLLING, LIVEBAIT, SWORDFISH

Join 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.

WITH SUPPORT FROM

SMART MARINE

STAND 600

YEEHAA FISHING TACKLE

STAND 610

HUNTING & FISHING BOTANY

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+ WIN YOUR DREAM BOAT

One lucky attendee at the 2024 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will score the ultimate prize, a Surtees/Yamaha boat package worth over $300,000 plus over $8,000 of Shimano fishing equipment! Get your tickets here!

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