Built to Fish
Lifestyle, New Zealand, Sport|2018|GBuilt to Fish TV is a tribute to New Zealand’s stunning coastline and a celebration of the magnificent fishery found along it. Former Professional Whitewater Kayaker Ben Brown has always been inspired by water. After retiring from full time Kayaking in 2018 Brown turned his attention adventures of a more nautical variety and Built to Fish TV was born. Combining breathtaking cinematography and exciting fishing action, Built to Fish TV will resonate with viewers from all walks of life. Jump onboard and explore some of New Zealand’s, and the worlds, best fishing hotspots. See footage of fish like you’ve never seen before and be part of a fantastic fishing adventure.
CastBen Brown, Adam Hallett
DirectorsBen Brown, Brad Brown
Built to Fish
Season 2
Built to Fish
Built to Fish TV is back with a brand new season. Join the crew as they take out their new Centre Console and use micro jigs and lures to chase spring run Snapper in the Hauraki Gulf. An awesome day of fishing right on Aucklands doorstep.
Built to Fish TV is back with a brand new season. Join the crew as they take out their new Centre Console and use micro jigs and lures to chase spring run Snapper in the Hauraki Gulf. An awesome day of fishing right on Aucklands doorstep.
A Coromandel Kingfish Hunt
It’s mid-summer in NZ and the crew are off to the holiday hotspot of the Coromandel Peninsula to hunt down a few hard fighting East Coast Kingfish. Join the adventure in one of the most stunning parts of New Zealand.
It’s mid-summer in NZ and the crew are off to the holiday hotspot of the Coromandel Peninsula to hunt down a few hard fighting East Coast Kingfish. Join the adventure in one of the most stunning parts of New Zealand.
Fly Fishing the Flats
This week we team up with Lucas Allen from King Tide Salt Fly and head to the Bay of Plenty to target hard fighting harbour Kingfish in the shallows before heading to a nearby reef to track down a few Snapper.
This week we team up with Lucas Allen from King Tide Salt Fly and head to the Bay of Plenty to target hard fighting harbour Kingfish in the shallows before heading to a nearby reef to track down a few Snapper.
The Far North Gladiator
The Broadbill Swordfish is one of the most feared fish in the ocean. We team up with renowned fisherman Tony Carpenter and head to the Far North of NZ to attempt to do battle with the hard fighting Gladiator of the deep.
The Broadbill Swordfish is one of the most feared fish in the ocean. We team up with renowned fisherman Tony Carpenter and head to the Far North of NZ to attempt to do battle with the hard fighting Gladiator of the deep.
A Mercury Bay Surprise
With a gap in the autumn weather a plan is made to head to Whitianga to chase some Coromandel Kingfish. However with the livebaits scarce and the Snapper hungry the plan quickly evolves into a Snapper session with a twist.
With a gap in the autumn weather a plan is made to head to Whitianga to chase some Coromandel Kingfish. However with the livebaits scarce and the Snapper hungry the plan quickly evolves into a Snapper session with a twist.
A West Coast Land Based Adventure
The West Coast of NZ is renowned for its abundant fishery, but perhaps it is even more renowned for its rough weather. With a rare gap in the winter storms we take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore some of the seldom fished rock ledges
The West Coast of NZ is renowned for its abundant fishery, but perhaps it is even more renowned for its rough weather. With a rare gap in the winter storms we take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore some of the seldom fished rock ledges
The World's Greatest Marlin Fishery: Part One
Join us as we head on an epic adventure 300 nautical miles north of New Zealand to the hallowed fishing grounds of the Wanganella Banks. In search of the world's best Marlin fishing, what we discover is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Join us as we head on an epic adventure 300 nautical miles north of New Zealand to the hallowed fishing grounds of the Wanganella Banks. In search of the world's best Marlin fishing, what we discover is the stuff that dreams are made of.
The World's Greatest Marlin Fishery: Part Two
The epic Wanganella adventure continues as the crew sets sights on 100 fish for the trip. Just when we thought the fishing couldn't get any better the bar gets raised again!
The epic Wanganella adventure continues as the crew sets sights on 100 fish for the trip. Just when we thought the fishing couldn't get any better the bar gets raised again!
Softbaiting the Northland Shallows
We're heading north this week to a remote group of Islands on a soft-baiting adventure. The goal is to hunt hard fighting Snapper in the shallows and what ensues is a day of epic fishing surrounded by breath taking scenery.
We're heading north this week to a remote group of Islands on a soft-baiting adventure. The goal is to hunt hard fighting Snapper in the shallows and what ensues is a day of epic fishing surrounded by breath taking scenery.
A mid-winter fix on Great Barrier Island: Part One
This week the crew heads to the hallowed fishing grounds of Great Barrier Island for a mid winter overnight adventure. The Boat is loaded with a myriad of inshore fishing gear and the hunt is on for a winter fishing fix.
This week the crew heads to the hallowed fishing grounds of Great Barrier Island for a mid winter overnight adventure. The Boat is loaded with a myriad of inshore fishing gear and the hunt is on for a winter fishing fix.
A mid-winter fix on Great Barrier Island: Part Two
We are back on Great Barrier Island for part two of our mid winter adventure. After bunking down on the boat for the night we get moving bright and early. What starts off as a promising straylining session quickly turns into softbait mayhem!
We are back on Great Barrier Island for part two of our mid winter adventure. After bunking down on the boat for the night we get moving bright and early. What starts off as a promising straylining session quickly turns into softbait mayhem!