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- Wonderful Book by Artist/Writer on Tongariro National Park
Book Review: “Tongariro National Park – An artist’s field guide” by Desmond Bovey, published by Potton and Burton, price $39.99 Reviewed by Tony Orman … Continue reading - Has Ecan Overplayed its Hand?Environment Canterbury clarifies its role in the Rakaia Water Conservation Order ECan Media Release, Nov 14 2023 Opinion piece by Dr Peter Trolove Executive … Continue reading
- Thoughts on UK Pollution and Invertebrate Nymph NumbersFrom Fishing Breaks (UK) By Simon Cooper E mail to subscribe simon@fishingbreaks.com The recent publication of a paper with the headline ‘Significant improvement in freshwater invertebrate biodiversity in … Continue reading
- The Glyphosate Story – a story of corporate fraud, political abuse and lost trustby Dr Peter Trolove North Rakaia River bed one month after an Ecan aerial/helicopter glyphosate application – ecocide! Introduction At the same time as the … Continue reading
- A Good Way by Reading of Encouraging Kids Outdoor AwarenessReviews by Tony Orman With urbanisation and a number of other influences such as sub-standard tv reality programmes etc., youngsters can grow up distracted and … Continue reading
- US “Water Warrior” Urges Speak Up on Water CrisisAn American conservationist Erin Brokovich whose courage and victory over a corporate pollutant was made into a top Hollywood film has told a Water NZ … Continue reading
- US “Water Warrior” Urges Speak Up on Water CrisisAn American conservationist Erin Brokovich whose courage and victory over a corporate pollutant was made into a top Hollywood film has told a Water NZ … Continue reading
- Canterbury Rivers Nitrate Testing August 2023The latest testing figures conducted by NZFFA past president Dr Peter Trolove do not make for the most pleasant bed-time reading. The full spreadsheet can … Continue reading
- Is Your Fish and Game Ownership Being Filched?Currently the Wildlife Act is being reviewed by Government, i.e. the Department of Conservation. Tony Orman highlights a vital section of it that prevents public … Continue reading
- A Court Case of National SignificanceDear Secretary We are seeking financial help from every freshwater angler in the country to fight for our Water Conservation Orders. Environment Court for the … Continue reading
- A Fishing and Hunting Minister Welcome But There’s Misgivings says NZ Outdoors & Freedom PartyPress release The National Party’s proposals for a Hunting and Fishing Minister in Government is very welcome says Alan Simmons, President of the NZ Outdoors … Continue reading
- Latest NZFFA Poll Results – Interesting – 63% UndecidedSo, NZFFA members have a differnt set of beliefs than our MSM polsters would have you believe. We show Undecided voters sitting on 63%, with … Continue reading
- An Enlightening Invaluable History of one of New Zealand’s Greatest Trout Fishing RiversBook Review “Fishing the Tongariro – A History of our Greatest Trout River” by Grant Henderson, published by Bateman Books. Price $59.99. Reviewed by Tony … Continue reading
- A Top Kiwi Nymph – Hare and Copperby “Trutta” It’s probably New Zealand’s most popular nymph and probably the first nymph most beginner fly tiers will tie. Simple design and simple to … Continue reading
- Ever Read “Big Two-Hearted River”?This is a classic essay by the famed novelist Ernest Hemingway, written in 1925. It’s regarded as one of the most influential pieces of writing … Continue reading
- Survey Results for June 2023Results for the last week of June are in, and whilst only a modest amount of entrants so far, the results are nonetheless fascinating. Help … Continue reading
- Healing the Pains of Cancer, Depression Through Fly FishingElevated from a comment BY HAZEL ATKINS TIMEJUNE 14, 2023 PRINT “The river runs through my veins,” said Katie Cahn, self-taught fly fishing expert and … Continue reading
- Targeting Perch – a Top Sportsfish and Succulent EatingThanks to the Fishing Website by Allan Burgess The freshwater perch at Lake Forsyth, which is only 45 minutes from my home, offer a fun … Continue reading
- Seeking Stillness and Sunlight – On the Art of Fly-FishingDavid Coggins Makes a Case for the Angler’s Lifestyle Moving water thrills me. I can’t drive over a bridge without looking down at the river … Continue reading
- Book Review:- Book on “Rediscovered” TakaheBook review “Takahe – Bird of Dreams” by Alison Balance, published by Potion and Burton. Price $59.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Zoologist Alison Ballance and … Continue reading
- A determined advocate can make a differenceI have recently read Alexandra Morton’s book recording her battle against industrial salmon farming in British Columbia. Her journey begins as an idealistic budding whale … Continue reading
- New Incentives for You to ParticipateAs well as all our usual posts for your delight and delectation, we are now launching two new incentives to invite member participation. First, a … Continue reading
- The Removal/Omission of the protection of Trout and Salmon from the Natural and Built Environment Bill.Opinion piece by;Dr Peter TrolovePresidentNZFFA The Removal/Omission of the protection of Trout and Salmon from the Natural and Built Environment Bill. Fish and Game are … Continue reading
- Our Grateful ThanksOur extreme gratitude to all who have responded to our plea for assistance in our new fund-raising efforts. With a couple of legal battles looming, … Continue reading
- Outdoor Council Concerned About Government’s RMA Replacement BillThe Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations has deep concerns over a government bill which if passed, will replace the controversial Resource Management Act. “This bill … Continue reading
- Uncertain Future for Fishing and Hunting – Fish and Game NZFish and Game NZ is extremely concerned at government’s Natural and Built Environment bill (NBEA) designed to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). The proposed … Continue reading
- Releasing Trout Properly– Thanks to Department of Conservation, Taupo Fishery Every year many Taupo trout die unnecessarily, victims of poor release techniques and rough handling. Due to … Continue reading
- Flies on Spinning GearSpinning or threadline gear is not just for metal lures – flies can be fished with great success says Ben Hope Spinning or threadline gear … Continue reading
- About Trout Fly Presentation and Fly Impressionby Tony Orman One of the most practical, “down to earth” books on trout fishing, was written by Bob Wyatt, who began his life long … Continue reading
- ONE FACT ABOUT FLY FISHINGby Didymo Dave ……….Fly fishermen who fish the Taupo area are keen to know when the spawning runs have commenced? They ask questions like are … Continue reading
