The Beginning of the End – How to make the most of late-season fishing
We all know that feeling when summer begins to wane... it’s a time that marks the end of those long, seemingly endless days spent on the river ...
Read MoreWe all know that feeling when summer begins to wane... it’s a time that marks the end of those long, seemingly endless days spent on the river ...
Read MoreMy introduction to Milford Sound was in January 2022, and I quickly fell in love with this incredible place.
Read MoreAs we boarded the Interislander ferry in Picton in intermittent rain, I steeled myself for a nauseating ride – I’d heard plenty of Cook Strait horror stories.
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 MoreEvery year, there comes a time where the air reverberates with a distinct and unmistakable sound.
Read MoreSunrise of January 17, 2023 found me standing on the bank of a gin-clear river in Southland New Zealand.
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 MoreFly fishing for some may just be a hobby, an excuse to get some time out from life and take a breath. But for others it can become a huge part of life and have a profound effect on how they live, where they live it and essentially, who they are.
Read MoreThere should be no need to mention this subject, but some anglers unfortunately do not demonstrate courtesy. A fisherman will not appreciate the trout being scared off by a disturbance.
Read MoreNo, there's no chocolate in this recipe! But the dates give it a gorgeously rich sweetness in an otherwise savoury dish. It's a must-try – trust me, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Read MoreAs we head into the winter spawning runs, I generally go and visit a few places early in the season – once temps cool down significantly and especially after a good solid downpour of rain.
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.
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