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01 April 2025
By Matt Watson
Gone are the days of rushing back from whatever you were doing on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to catch the ITM Fishing Show on TV; now you can just bring it up on your smart TV and watch whenever you want, and even better, the entire new season is up there to binge watch, as well as hundreds more episodes.
In a typical season of ITM Fishing, there’s a bit of something for everyone, and this season is no different. The good thing is, if you’re looking for a particular episode with a specific type of fishing or location, or you just want to see tips for your favourite species, you don’t have to wait around. They are all up there right now, and new content is going up weekly.
So here’s a bit of an overview of what’s in season 21 of ITM Fishing.
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You’ll see us head out in the Bay of Islands to go top-water fishing and jigging for Kingfish, but some Bluefin Tuna crash the party. The ocean was alive with baitfish, and all the big predators were there, such as thresher sharks, blue sharks, and big Kingfish. We were kept busy until a Giant Bluefin Tuna was hooked right by the rocks, and then things really got crazy.
Swordfish Mojo - Matt Watson's Stabicraft vs Big Game Fishing Boats
The Swordfish Mojo episodes, where me and some mates took on the big game fishing boats in the Nationals, would never have been on TV. We didn’t have a cameraman; we shot the whole thing ourselves, and our general laddy behaviour wouldn’t have made it past the censor in this day and age. But there’s no denying the action was world-class. I’m sure it’s more relatable than ever when we show everything: the epic catches and the epic fails!
Seychelles Trevally and Blue Marlin
The Seychelles is also in this season - one of my favourite overseas fishing destinations. I fish for everything from Trevally on the flats in a tiny skiff to Blue Marlin from an elite 80ft sportfishing boat.
Kingfish, Niue and Builders Far North Fishing Trip
Then I’m back home, fishing from Te Honky and showing you how to catch and then cook a Kingfish six different ways. We also head to Niue, and I take a bunch of builders on a fishing trip of a lifetime in the Far North.
They're up and ready to watch right now. Just jump on YouTube and search for ‘Ultimate Fishing’ or get on the Ultimate Fishing app. All the content is free courtesy of my mates at ITM.
Till next time
Keep ‘em tight
Matt
In a typical season of ITM Fishing, there’s a bit of something for everyone, and this season is no different. The good thing is, if you’re looking for a particular episode with a specific type of fishing or location, or you just want to see tips for your favourite species, you don’t have to wait around. They are all up there right now, and new content is going up weekly.
So here’s a bit of an overview of what’s in season 21 of ITM Fishing.
One of the best parts of a Bluenose - the ‘Gold Bars’
Finding, Catching, Cleaning and Smoking Deep-Sea Fish
New for this season is the amount of detail we went into dealing with the Bluenose and Bass we caught, from finding them to smoking and utilising the whole fish. On TV, we’d have to skip over the bait rigs, the sounder settings and all the details on how to clean and smoke them. Not now; it’s all there to watch whenever you want. This ep takes a closer look at my home smoker and my experimental recipe for Fish Roe Sausages.
Surfcasting, Drone Fishing, and Netting Mullet
For the first time in over 400 episodes, I go surfcasting, and after nailing a big Snapper first cast, they just kept coming. It was all thanks to the pro surfcasters I was with. I learned so much, and because of the new media format, we have the time to include all the tips and fishing action.
Yellowtail Kingfish Every Drop - Baits, Jigging, and Lures
Another episode in the Far North on the west coast sees us fishing for Kingfish - in my undies, but that’s another story. We’re on my little boat Te Honky, and the day is non-stop action, with Kingfish on every drop.
Big Kingfish and Huge Tuna by the RocksNew for this season is the amount of detail we went into dealing with the Bluenose and Bass we caught, from finding them to smoking and utilising the whole fish. On TV, we’d have to skip over the bait rigs, the sounder settings and all the details on how to clean and smoke them. Not now; it’s all there to watch whenever you want. This ep takes a closer look at my home smoker and my experimental recipe for Fish Roe Sausages.
Surfcasting, Drone Fishing, and Netting Mullet
For the first time in over 400 episodes, I go surfcasting, and after nailing a big Snapper first cast, they just kept coming. It was all thanks to the pro surfcasters I was with. I learned so much, and because of the new media format, we have the time to include all the tips and fishing action.
Yellowtail Kingfish Every Drop - Baits, Jigging, and Lures
Another episode in the Far North on the west coast sees us fishing for Kingfish - in my undies, but that’s another story. We’re on my little boat Te Honky, and the day is non-stop action, with Kingfish on every drop.
You’ll see us head out in the Bay of Islands to go top-water fishing and jigging for Kingfish, but some Bluefin Tuna crash the party. The ocean was alive with baitfish, and all the big predators were there, such as thresher sharks, blue sharks, and big Kingfish. We were kept busy until a Giant Bluefin Tuna was hooked right by the rocks, and then things really got crazy.
Swordfish Mojo - Matt Watson's Stabicraft vs Big Game Fishing Boats
The Swordfish Mojo episodes, where me and some mates took on the big game fishing boats in the Nationals, would never have been on TV. We didn’t have a cameraman; we shot the whole thing ourselves, and our general laddy behaviour wouldn’t have made it past the censor in this day and age. But there’s no denying the action was world-class. I’m sure it’s more relatable than ever when we show everything: the epic catches and the epic fails!
Seychelles Trevally and Blue Marlin
The Seychelles is also in this season - one of my favourite overseas fishing destinations. I fish for everything from Trevally on the flats in a tiny skiff to Blue Marlin from an elite 80ft sportfishing boat.
Kingfish, Niue and Builders Far North Fishing Trip
Then I’m back home, fishing from Te Honky and showing you how to catch and then cook a Kingfish six different ways. We also head to Niue, and I take a bunch of builders on a fishing trip of a lifetime in the Far North.
They're up and ready to watch right now. Just jump on YouTube and search for ‘Ultimate Fishing’ or get on the Ultimate Fishing app. All the content is free courtesy of my mates at ITM.
Till next time
Keep ‘em tight
Matt