Monthly Archives: March 2025

A “Down and Dirty” Nymph With a Royal Name

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From “Hatch” magazine US by Chris Hunt (Abridged) Like most fly fishers, I have many mentors who have helped me as I’ve pursued the craft over some 50 years now. One of those men was an older lawyer in Salida, … Continue reading

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Disease Spread from Fish Farms

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Opinion by Dr Peter D. Trolove  BVSc MSc (Aquatic Veterinary Studies) MBA A recent report from Tasmania was as follows:- “In 2024, collaboration between the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health and Vaccines and the Australian Centre for Disease Protection, facilitated … Continue reading

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Water Degradation Crisis Needs Action says Ngāi Tahu Special Report The on-going degradation of water i.e. rivers, streams and lakes is now so critical across the South Island and needs immediate action says Justin Tipa, chairman Te Rūnanga o Ngāi … Continue reading

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The Decline of Conservation

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Opinion by David Round, a sixth generation South Islander and committed conservationist, is an author,  a constitutional and Treaty expert and a former  law lecturer at the University of Canterbury It is hard to believe, now, that the conservation movement … Continue reading

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Adapt to Autumn Flyfishing

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by Ben Hope Autumn’s a time to consider the season for fishing and hooking a fish or two can be quite different from summer. Brown trout especially due to spawn May or June can get quite skittery, chasing each other … Continue reading

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“Relentless” Foreign Takeover of NZ – CAFCA

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Special report Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has released figures on recent foreign investment into New Zealand following government’s recent Investment Summit where it courted wealthy overseas interests. “Who Owns Aotearoa? CAFCA’s Key Facts A Reality Check To … Continue reading

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Five Tips for Teaching Kids How to Fly Fish

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March 3, 2025 By: Heather Harkavy Abridged from “MidCurrent” I have been fly fishing with my dad since I was a little rug rat. When I reflect on my childhood, fishing was everything. My wonderful childhood on the water was cut off—temporarily, … Continue reading

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Tasmania Salmon Farms Apologise for Fish Deaths

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Salmon Tasmania, the industry’s peak body, has apologised for the impact of “unprecedented mortality event” involving mass salmon deaths and fatty globules on Tasmanian beaches and promised to review the ”evolving event” and take remedial action, according to ABC News’ … Continue reading

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