Devan Vitali has spent a lifetime on the water, but thesedays fishing means something even more special – building memories with his kids and sharing the adventure with family.

In this episode of Get the Net, Devan reflects on what it’s like to pass on a love of the ocean to the next generation and why those days on the water matter so much more than just the fish you bring home.

He’s also one of the driving forces behind the New ZealandOffshore Fishing Club, a community built around a shared passion for fishing, camaraderie, and the unforgettable stories that come from fishing the shallows or chasing giants out wide.

Devan talks about the vision behind NZOFC and what it means for the sport. This is a yarn packed with family, fishing, and a reminder of why we all go to sea in the first place – not just for the catch, but for the moments that last a lifetime.

✅ Devan Vitali @fishermandev (FB, IG, TikTok, YouTube)        

✅ @NZOFC

⏱️ Chapters /Segments

✅ (02:00) – Devan Vitali - A family man who just loves fishing!

✅ 08:00 – How Devan finds the fish in the Hauraki Gulf

✅ 17:00 – Lure-masters fishing comp ends in a COMPLETE DISASTER

✅ 25: 00 – Devan’s 8yo daughter catches 17lb snapper in 20kt winds

✅ 32:00 – Forming the NZOFC + Snap Catch App

✅ 42:00 – Quickfire questions to close the show

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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 + Zoom P4 interface

✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro

✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle