1KG NZ Premium Grade Pilchards

1KG NZ Premium Grade Pilchards – Fresh Frozen Bait, Watch this space for more options shortly. 

🎣 Top-Quality Bait for Serious Fishos

Caught and snap-frozen within minutes onboard specialist vessels, these premium-grade New Zealand Pilchards deliver unbeatable freshness and oil content that predator fish can’t resist. Perfect for targeting snapper, kingfish, kahawai, and more.

Why Our Pilchards Are Premium:

✅ Caught & Frozen at Sea – Locked-in freshness just minutes after capture
✅ Handled with Care – Individually quick frozen to maintain structure and scent
✅ Packed in 1KG Bags – Convenient and easy to store
✅ Consistent Size – Ideal for both whole and cut baits
✅ Trusted by Anglers Nationwide

Best Uses:

• Straylining: Rig whole pilchards with a two-hook snelled rig for snapper and kingfish.

• Ledger Rigs: Use cut baits on circle hooks to target bottom dwellers.

• Burley & Chunking: Dice for use in burley bombs or drift fishing trails.

• Trolling: Use rigged pilchards with chin weights for enticing trolling action.

Whether you're surfcasting, boat fishing, or dropping deep, these pilchards offer the scent, oil, and structure you need for success.

📦 Storage: Keep frozen until use. Do not refreeze once thawed.
⚠️ Bait Only – Not for Human Consumption

Upgrade your bait game with Locally caught Wild Fish Premium Pilchards – the choice of serious anglers who demand the best.