Fishing

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.

Switching Back to Spin Fishing

We fishermen all know that the most important strategy to ensure a successful day fishing is to be the first fisherman on the river – in order to find undisturbed water.

Game Fishing the Southwest

We’d given the game fishing a fair crack through January with little success and there wasn’t much sign of the season improving. As such, you can imagine our excitement when a weather window opened up and some good water looked like it was moving in from the Tasman.

Natives Oust Trout, Giving Fly-Fishers Something to Think About

Mike had every reason to feel confident when he popped down to a favoured spot on a tidal reach of the Rakahuri River one September day in 2023.

The Right Fishing Spot

It’s become a well-known fact that New Zealand offers some of the finest fly fishing in the world. However, people often wonder why.