Fishing

The Reel Deal

Fresh out of the ER after a rugby accident, I sat on the shore of Lake Whakatipu with a hip-high cast on my leg and a spinning rod in my hand, a black-and-gold Toby tied to the end.

Kobra Kommissars

Knowing that a combination of weight and good swimming action offers an effective spinning lure for casting or harling

Samoa Spearfishing Expedition

Wairewa Perch

There are two reasons why October 26, 2019 is significant: one celebrates angling success, while the other confronts the foundations of our Kiwi identity – but one thing at a time.

A Canoe Story Part II

Part I ended as we pulled down the remains of the Ally canoe and hoisted our packs in readiness for the descent to Phil’s truck and warmth

A Canoe Story – Part 1

It all started in the mid-1970s when I was librarian at Kambubu High School on the coast of equatorial New Britain. That was one of my admin tasks after teaching English classes in the morning.

Level Up Your Angling Game this Season

So, what’s next? For any experienced fly-fishing angler, challenge is the name of the game. When you’ve ticked off those easy wins, the next cab off the rank is testing your skills against the fish and the elements.

Boat Camping and Spearfishing White Island

The active volcano White Island (Whakaari), located off the coast of Whakatane, is well known among Kiwis for its world-class fishing and diving.