🎣 Get the Net – Tight Lines, Loose Lips! 🎙️

Steve Campbell isn’t just another name — he’s a legend of the blue-water world. Skipper, charter captain, scientist, author (Blue Marlin Magic) — Steve has spent over 20 years chasing blue marlin across the South Pacific. From humble inshore beginnings in New Zealand to founding Tonga’s topgame-fishing lodge, his journey is as wild as the fish he chases. Over more than two decades running charters across the South Pacific, Steve has caught an unbelievable 2,776 blue marlin, and what makes that number even more impressive is his 97% release rate. Conservation, consistency, and world-class skill — that’s the Steve Campbell formula.In this episode you’ll get right into the heart of real marlin fishing: the lure spreads, the strike zones, the hook rig tweaks, and the data-driven methods that separate hobbyists from professionals. Steve breaks down the real science of blue marlin behaviour: how they hunt, whatmakes them switch on, and the lure-spread principles he’s refined over tens of thousands of hours on the water. From underwater video insights to strike-zone analysis to hook-rig tweaks that actually matter, he explains the details that separate a lucky shot from a predictable pattern. Whether you’ve never hooked a marlin or you’ve battled more than a few, this yarn is gold. Expect big stories, bigger fish, and pure blue-water insight from a bloke whose success is built on knowledge, not luck.✅ Steve Campbell  https://www.facebook.com/Bluemarlinmagic (FB)✅ https://www.bluemarlinmagic.fishing💡 Strobe Lure:https://www.strobelure.com/💡 Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/str0be/strobe-lure-catch-more-marlin⏱️ Chapters /Segments(00:00) — Intro: Who Is Steve Campbell?Setting the stage: 2,776 blue marlin, and how Steve became a full time skipper(12:30) — Moving to Tonga & Cyclone WakaJust weeks before opening his game fishing lodge, disaster strikes(25:00) — Blue Marlin Behaviour & the threat to the speciesHow commercial longliners are taking 742,000 blue marlin out of the sea each year(39:00) — Building a Career in Big-Game Charter FishingHow sonar changed the game for marlin fishing(44:00) — How keeping data lead to an impressive strike rateSteve started by capturing data on every fish he caught, then used underwater cameras to understand how they attack prey(51:00) — The Art of Lure Spreads & PositioningHis most effective spreads, colour theory, trolling strategy, and why consistency beats luck.(60:00) — Strike Zones, Hook-Ups & Campbell’s Rigging PhilosophyThe deep science behind his insane hook-up rates and 97%release ratio.(70:00) – The New Gamefishing lure that generates 50% more bitesafter two seasons testing the new ‘Strobe’ Lure steve gives us the data he collected on this new concept lure(77:00) — The Stiff RigWhy Steve uses the rigging and hooks he does and how it achieves such a high bite to hookup rate🌟 Links & Socials- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz]- Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]✅ Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz 🎵 Music Used✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena✅ Satellites, Swello✅ Momentum, Zplit✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)🎥 Production Notes✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

Nick Stack — or “Stacky” to just about everyone in Whitianga — has been chasing fish for nearly five decades, and he’s one of the most respected charter skippers on the Coromandel. In this episode, we sit down right on Hahei Beach and dive deep into the art of live baiting for kingfish, from reading the reef to understanding tides, bait behaviour, and the subtle instincts that only come from 40+ years on the water. If you’ve ever wanted to fish like the charter pros, this is the conversation that finally pulls back the curtain. Stacky shares the stories that shaped him: wharf-rat beginnings in Whangamatā, the first time he watched a John Dory stalk a sprat, In this episode, he opens up about the grind, the passion, and the obsession that keeps him chasing greenback hoodlums day after day. He talks comp fishing, swordies, bluefin, and the extreme multi-day missions at the Kubota Billfish Classic — including how he and his crew ran 47 drops without turning the radios on just to stay locked in.But the heart of the episode is pure knowledge. Stacky breaks down his full kingfish system: bait finding, sabiki technique, fluorocarbon choices, hooks, sinkers, PR knots, drag settings, sounder use, and how he fights sharks, currents, and chaos with a calm, disciplined method that gets results day after day.It’s authentic, honest, and packed with the kind of knowledge you simply can’t Google. If you’re serious about becoming a better angler — or you just love a good fishing yarn — this is one episode you won’t wanna miss.✅ Nick Stack 'Captain Stacky' @stackattackfishingnz (IG)✅ @stackattacksportsfishing (Facebook)✅ @stackattacksportfishing2416 (YouTube)(02:15) — The Real Story BeginsStacky sets the tone and instantly drops wisdom from 40+ years on the water.(06:00) — The Whangamatā Wharf Rat DaysHow a kid hanging around a wharf became one of Coromandel’s most respected fishos.(17:00) — South Pacific MissionsVisiting Vavau, big fish, and the kind of fishing you don’t forget.(22:00) — The Bait Hunt: A Daily BattleWhy finding bait is harder — and more important — than you think.(30:00) — How Kingfish Actually FeedStacky breaks down behaviour patterns most anglers never notice.(38:00) — Instinct vs TacticsThe moment he learned fishing isn’t about strategy — it’s about feel.(42:00) — Hooks, Reels & the Gear That MattersStacky’s no-BS breakdown of the setups that really work.(59:00) — Moons, Tides & Livebait: The TruthEverything you’ve been blaming… might be wrong. Here’s what actually matters.(70:00) — Finding Kings & Beating the SharksHow Stacky locates kingfish — and keeps them away from the tax man.(79:00) — Fishing with FinesseThe subtle adjustments that separate average anglers from deadly ones.🌟 Links & Socials- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz]- Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]✅ Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz 🎵 Music Used✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena✅ Satellites, Swello✅ Momentum, Zplit✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)🎥 Production Notes✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

In this episode of Get The Net, Nicky Wilson — betterknown as Nicky Sinden from TradeZone Addicted to Fishing— sits down to share the real story behind one of NZ’s most iconic fishing shows. She opens up about her unconventional upbringing, splitting time between Auckland and the magic of Motiti Island, where hand lines, stormy breakwaters, and childhood snapper missions lit the spark that would shape her entire life. Nicky then takes us through the insane grind it took to get Addicted to Fishing made — selling her boat and car, cold-calling 500 businesses, creating a pilot with a cameraman she found on Tinder, and eventually landing sponsors, boats, and primetime TV slots… for literally one dollar a season.Her hustle, belief, and sheer stubbornness built a seven season juggernaut that took her across NZ and around the world. And of course, we get into the fishing yarns — from blue marlin with Steve Campbell at Vava’u, to the day she landed her 361kg world-record swordfish, smashing a 65-year-old IGFA women’s record. Today, Nicky’s focus is on giving back: kids’ workshops, empowering women on the water, and creating a new generation of confident, capable fishos. ✅ Nicky Wilson @nickysaddictedtofishing (IG)✅ @AddictedToFishing (TradeZone Addicted To Fishing; YouTube)✅ www.facebook.com/addictedtofishingnz⏱️ Chapters /Segments ✅ (05:00) – Blue Marlin Dreams in Vava’uFangirling over Steve Campbell, travelling to Vava’u, andwatching her dad catch his first marlin — while ignoring all her advice.✅ (08:00) – Nicky’s Upbringing on Motiti IslandHand-line missions, stormy breakwaters, 24-lb snapper, andthe moment she realised she was truly addicted to fishing.✅ (15:00) – The World-Record 361kg Swordfish StoryA wild sequence of synchronicity, a gifted mark, a prayer,the bite, the chaos… and landing a fish that broke a 65-year IGFA record. ✅ (45:00) – How Addicted to Fishing Was BornThe early idea, getting a call from Adam Clancy, andcreating a rough 12-minute pilot with a cameraman she met on Tinder.✅ (48:00) – Selling Everything to Make the ShowNicky explains how she sold her boat and car, cold-called500 companies, and built seven seasons off pure grit and spreadsheets.✅ (57:00) – Giving Back: Kids’ Workshops & Empowering WomenWhy Nicky now focuses on teaching kids, building confidencein women anglers, and getting “more tackle boxes, less Xboxes” into homes. 🌟 Links & Socials- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz]- Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]✅ Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz 🎵 Music Used✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena✅ Satellites, Swello✅ Momentum, Zplit✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)🎥 Production Notes✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii +Sennheiser Mics✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

William Lomas — better known as William the Fisherman — has built a loyal following by keeping things real. From his early days netting mullet in the Manukau Harbour to landing big snapper on softbaits up north, William’s story is one of curiosity, self-teaching, and pure passion for fishing. He’s not about the flash or the hype — just the adventure, the grind, and the good yarns that come with it.In this episode, William talks about what drives him to pick up the rod every day, how he’s teaching himself the art of gamefishing, and why sharing the raw, unfiltered side of fishing matters. His journey shows that you don’t need expensive gear or fancy boats to make it happen — just persistence, a bit of creativity, and a real love for the ocean.We also chat about what’s next for him — living the Northland lifestyle, creating more of the content his fans love, and continuing to show up authentically as one of New Zealand’s most relatable fishing personalities. It’s an honest, easy-going yarn about chasing fish, good times, and keeping it real.✅ William Lomas @williamthefisherman123✅ @wildnorthaddiction (YouTube)⏱️ Chapters /Segments✅ (00:00) – William’s trip to Dusky Sound✅ (06:00) – Growing up in Waiuku, Catching mullet in the Manukau Harbour✅ (16:00) – What started his YouTube Journey✅ (30:00) – 101 Marlin in 4 days!? Wanganella Banks memories✅ (49:00) – International Travel on the horizon🌟 Links & Socials- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz]- Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]✅ Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz 🎵 Music Used✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena✅ Satellites, Swello✅ Momentum, Zplit✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)🎥 Production Notes✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle

Matt Wells – better known as Nomadic Kayak Fishing – isn’t just the guy who went viral after being chased by a great white shark while livebaiting for kingfish from his kayak. He’s built a lifestyle around adventure, self-reliance, and chasing his passions. In this episode, Matt relives that heart-pounding shark encounter and how it changed his approach tosafety and respect for the ocean. Beyond the viral moment, Matt shares what life looks likeliving full-time out of his van, making his income through YouTube, and surviving by living off the land. His journey shows what’s possible when you step away from the conventional path and lean into a simpler, more adventurousway of life – one built around fishing, freedom, and connection with the outdoors.We also explore Matt’s biggest inspirations, the species heloves to target, and the lessons he’s learned about mindset and resilience. From battling kingfish in a kayak to adapting to life on the road, Matt’s yarns are as much about lifestyle and philosophy as they are about fishing.✅ Matt Wells @_matt09wells_ (IG)✅ @nomadickayakfishing (YT)   ⏱️ Chapters /Segments✅ (00:00) – Matt’s introduction to the world of fishing✅ (05:00) – Living full-time in a van, making a living from YouTube, and surviving off the land.✅ (21:50) – Why he loves kayak fishing, and the mindset and safety required to do it.✅ (33:00) – Matts obsession with catching Big Kingfish✅ (51:30) – The full story of being chased by a great white shark while kayak fishing for kingfish.✅ (70:00) – Matt’s biggest inspiration and what drives him to keep pursuing this lifestyle.🌟 Links & Socials- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@getthenet_nz]- Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/🎣-get-the-net-–-tight-lines-loose-lips🎙️/id1824558692]✅ Follow Us - Instagram: @getthenet_nz - TikTok: @getthenet_nz 🎵 Music Used✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena✅ Satellites, Swello✅ Momentum, Zplit✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)🎥 Production Notes✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle