How One Kiwi Changed Fishing Forever — The Rise of JetSki Fishing
🎣 Get the Net – Tight Lines, Loose Lips! 🎙️Show Notes
How One Kiwi Changed Fishing Forever — The Rise of JetSkiFishing Andrew Hill is one of the true pioneers of JetSki fishing in New Zealand. Nearly two decades ago, when most people thought it was reckless or impossible, Andrew began converting JetSkis into capable offshore fishing platforms —laying the groundwork for what has now become a global movement.
In this episode of Get The Net, Andrew shares thefull journey — from early DIY modifications to working directly with Sea-Doo on the development of the FishPro and ST3 hull. We dive into softbaiting from a JetSki, how to read conditions when you’ve only got one shot, and why JetSki fishing forces you to be more deliberate, efficient, and aware on the water.
Beyond the gear and techniques, this is a story aboutcommunity. Andrew talks about the events, rides, and friendships that have formed around JetSki fishing — creating a space where people learn together, fish together, and build connections that last well beyond a day on the water.
✅ Andrew Hill @andrewhilladventurefishing (IG) ✅ Andrew Hill Adventure Fishing (Facebook) ✅ https://www.youtube.com/@jetskifishing ✅ https://jetskifishing.co.nz/
⏱️ Chapters /Segments (00:00) – How JetSki Fishing Even Became a Thing
Andrew takes us back 19 years to when fishing off a JetSkiwas seen as crazy — how he started modifying skis, experimenting offshore, and proving it could be done properly and safely.
(10:00) – From Backyard Mods to Sea-Doo FishPro The journey from DIY conversions to working directly with Sea-Doo on the FishPro and ST3 hull — what they learned, what mattered most, and how real-world fishing shaped the final design.
(20:00) – Softbaiting from a JetSki (What Actually Works) Andrew breaks down his softbaiting approach from a ski —positioning, drift control, lure choice, and why simplicity still wins even on a high-tech platform.
(30:00) – Reading Conditions & the JetSki VS Boat comparison Why JetSki fishing forces you to fish smarter — weatherwindows, decision-making, risk management, and committing to a plan when you don’t have a mothership behind you. Why Andrew prefers a JetSki over a boat.
(40:00) – Community, Events & Lifelong Friendships The JetSki fishing community, organised rides, shared missions, and how these events have created real friendships and a tight-knit culture around the sport.
(50:00) – Content Creation & JetSki Fishing Where JetSki fishing is heading, how content is driving whatAndrew does on the water and pushes him to keep trying for bigger and more exciting catches.
(60:00) — Final Thoughts & Rapid-Fire questions Andrews answers to the quickfire questions
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🎵 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
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