24 Port Rd Whangarei | 09 438 8727

NZ's trusted fishing store for quality fishing equipment & accessories

Welcome to Saltwater Connection, your one-stop destination for high-performance marine tackle, diving gear, and outdoor supplies. Whether you are taking the family down to the local wharf, casting off ocean beaches, or prepping your boat for deep-water game fishing, having reliable gear makes every trip onto the water successful and stress-free.

As one of the leading standalone fishing stores in New Zealand, we combine a massive physical store at 24 Port Road in Whangarei with a fast, easy-to-use online shop. We stock an extensive collection of high-grade marine tackle and gear, featuring top international brands alongside our trusted, high-value in-house lines like Sea Harvester, Bulletproof, and Duel Knives. From everyday terminal tackle to specialised boating equipment, our range is curated by local anglers who know exactly what works in Kiwi ocean conditions.

Terminal Tackle & Rigs

High-strength fishing hooks, lead fishing sinkers, heavy-duty swivels, high-catch surf casting rigs, and ready-to-fish pre-made fishing rigs for shallow reefs and harbour spots.

Lures, Jigs & Soft Baits

High-catch Gulp soft baits, durable Z-Man plastics, micro jigs, topwater stickbaits, and cloth-wrapped squid jigs engineered for non-stop action.

Game Fishing & Offshore Gear

Heavy-duty game lures, teasers, wind-on leaders, gimbles, outriggers, and harnesses built for pelagic battles.

Knives, Catch Care & Storage

Commercial-grade Duel Knives, fish pliers, iki jime spikes, landing nets, insulated fish bag coolers, organised tackle bags, fish smoking equipment, and odour-neutralising fishy fingers soap.

Specialty Fishing Gear

Shallow-water flounder lights, and high-tech fishing drones.

On the Water: Safety, Diving & Servicing

Certified inflatable life jackets, complete diving and snorkeling equipment, on-site dive tank testing and fills, plus in-house rod repairs and reel maintenance.

Local Angling Guides

Check out our latest articles on top Whangārei fishing spots, Northland surfcasting guides.

 

Explore our full online catalogue for fast delivery across the North Island, or visit our spacious Whangarei store to get honest, practical advice from our team before your next adventure.

 

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