Monthly Archives: June 2023

Healing the Pains of Cancer, Depression Through Fly Fishing

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Elevated 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 active volunteer for Casting for Recovery, a nonprofit organization providing outdoor retreats to women with … Continue reading

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Targeting Perch – a Top Sportsfish and Succulent Eating

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Thanks to the Fishing Website by Allan Burgess The freshwater perch at Lake Forsyth, which is only 45 minutes from my home, offer a fun late winter and early spring fishery. Perch thrive in this lake, averaging about 1.5 kilograms. … Continue reading

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Seeking Stillness and Sunlight – On the Art of Fly-Fishing

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David 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 and wondering whether trout live there. I speculate about where they might be hiding and … Continue reading

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Book Review:- Book on “Rediscovered” Takahe

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Book review “Takahe – Bird of Dreams” by Alison Balance, published by Potion and Burton. Price $59.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Zoologist Alison Ballance and Nelson-based publishers Potton and Burton have produced a very impressive book about the colourful takahe, … Continue reading

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A determined advocate can make a difference

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I 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 biologist who relocated to the Broughton Archipelago on Queen Charlotte Strait on the sheltered side … Continue reading

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New Incentives for You to Participate

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As well as all our usual posts for your delight and delectation, we are now launching two new incentives to invite member participation. First, a Bulletin Board is now available at https://nzffa.com/bb/ and whilst bulletin boards might be a tad … Continue reading

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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 belatedly mounting a campaign to have the protection of the habitat of trout and salmon … Continue reading

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Our Grateful Thanks

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Our 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, we need all the financial assistance we can get. If you could offer some help, … Continue reading

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Outdoor Council Concerned About Government’s RMA Replacement Bill

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The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations has deep concerns over a government bill which if passed, will replace the controversial Resource Management Act. “This bill attacks the very essence of the public ownership of fish and game resources in New … Continue reading

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Uncertain Future for Fishing and Hunting – Fish and Game NZ

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Fish 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 Bill creates a new framework for how New Zealand manages its natural environment including freshwater, bio-diversity … Continue reading

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