Monthly Archives: July 2023

A Fishing and Hunting Minister Welcome But There’s Misgivings says NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party

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Press 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 & Freedom Party and a lifetime hunter and fisherman. However the appointment of such a … Continue reading

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Latest NZFFA Poll Results – Interesting – 63% Undecided

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So, NZFFA members have a differnt set of beliefs than our MSM polsters would have you believe. We show Undecided voters sitting on 63%, with National only gaining 12% and Act at 25%. Looks like many of our members prefer … Continue reading

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An Enlightening Invaluable History of one of New Zealand’s Greatest Trout Fishing Rivers

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Book Review  “Fishing the Tongariro – A History of our Greatest Trout River” by Grant Henderson, published by Bateman Books. Price $59.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman     Several years ago, Auckland trout fisherman Grant Henderson set about writing a … Continue reading

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A Top Kiwi Nymph – Hare and Copper

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by “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 tie but so very effective, the Hare and Copper catches fish through out the country … Continue reading

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Ever Read “Big Two-Hearted River”?

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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 in American literature. It follows Nick Adams as he hikes from the burned-over country of … Continue reading

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Survey Results for June 2023

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Results for the last week of June are in, and whilst only a modest amount of entrants so far, the results are nonetheless fascinating. Help us by completing the survey here You can easily participate by completing the very short … Continue reading

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