Fishing

Mentoring the Family

by Adrian Bell

May 10, 2020

There was a piece of paper sitting by the photocopier. Under the heading ‘Boys’ were three questions: ...

Whitebaiting – The Proposed Changes

by Graeme Marshall

May 10, 2020

“To whitebaiters, many things about whitebait remain a mystery. But one thing they all agree on is the need to monitor and manage the pastime so that the generations to come can also share the camaraderie, the peace and beauty of unspoiled coastal river environments, and most of all the thrill of catching a tasty feed.”

A Nymph Fishing Philosophy

by NZ Rod&Rifle

March 26, 2020

Trout fishing and the fanatics who indulge in it have one failing in that they tend to make the task doubly difficult by creating an air of mystique about the ways and means to catch a trout.

The Mentoring Cycle

by Adrian Bell

March 2, 2020

Most of us who hunt or fish can recall the names of those who’ve mentored us. In the same way that we’ve benefitted from their willingness to pass on ...

Backing it up.

by Adam Royter

December 16, 2019

You say to someone, “Let’s go backcountry fishing”, and the first thing they think is, “Hell, no!” And the second is, “How do we even do that?”

Saltwater Fly Fishing Within New Zealand

by Gian Booysen

December 16, 2019

To many, it’s curious that estuaries house large predatory fish, such as kingfish.

NZ Freshwater Fishing Guide – Whitebaiting Trout 2019/2020

by Jack Gauld

October 24, 2019

Humans aren’t the only ones who flock to river mouths, in search of whitebait! Many creatures have learnt to take full advantage of this seasonal bounty.