The Huts of Lake Daniells – Part Two – From Terror and Tragedy to Triumph
The terrace on the south-western corner of Lake Daniells, situated about forty feet above the lake, has supported the construction of three huts.
Read MoreThe terrace on the south-western corner of Lake Daniells, situated about forty feet above the lake, has supported the construction of three huts.
Read MoreWe’ll examine the huts that followed – through terror and tragedy – until we arrive at the hut that presides over this beautiful lake today.
Read MoreSoon after starting T-Coll and varsity, I discovered Lake Daniells, a rainbow lake tucked away in the Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve. Wanting to return but lacking transport, I fired a shot in the dark, asking Dad if he would go with me.
Read MoreWhile the capture of that fish epitomises what fly fishing is all about for me, I realise there are better anglers who carefully study insect life, tie up realistic imitations and ‘match the hatch’ for discerning trout with their flies.
Read MoreAfter shifting to Longburn in 1980, I was content to fish the Manawatu River, which was just a short bike trip from home.
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Read MoreDuring the years my mates and I fished the Tongariro River, our go-to place to crash was the Tongariro Fishing Lodge located in Taupahi Road, Turangi.
Read MoreEvery now and then, my home becomes a ‘fishing lodge’. So, how does a suburban bungalow with three bedrooms, one garage and a lemon tree become a fishing lodge?
Read MoreLockdowns, skill shortages, intergenerational inequalities. There’s no doubt about it … discontent stalks the land. Our response?
Read MoreIt’s obvious that Percy Bysshe Shelley, concluding his poem about the ‘wild west wind’, wasn’t one to long for the opportunities that winter fishing affords ...
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