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 ...
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Chasing Southern Blues
My introduction to Milford Sound was in January 2022, and I quickly fell in love with this incredible place.
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A Fishing Odyssey Part Two – Swinging in the Rain
As 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.
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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.
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The Sounds of Summer – Fly Fishing with Cicadas
Every year, there comes a time where the air reverberates with a distinct and unmistakable sound.
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A Fishing Odyssey – Part One – Southern Love
Sunrise of January 17, 2023 found me standing on the bank of a gin-clear river in Southland New Zealand.
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The Huts of Lake Daniells – Part One – From Ships to Boats
We’ll examine the huts that followed – through terror and tragedy – until we arrive at the hut that presides over this beautiful lake today.
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How Fly Fishing Changed My Life
Fly 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.
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Trout Fishing Etiquette
There 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.
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Sticky Date Brownie
No, 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.
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Spawning Runs and Tactics
As 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.
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Fishing as a Catalyst for Father-Son Fellowship
Soon 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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