Author Archives: Tony

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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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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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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Releasing Trout Properly

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– Thanks to Department of Conservation, Taupo Fishery Every year many Taupo trout die unnecessarily, victims of poor release techniques and rough handling.  Due to regulations such as the minimum size limit, anglers must release some fish they catch.  Anglers … Continue reading

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Flies on Spinning Gear

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Spinning or threadline gear is not just for metal lures – flies can be fished with great success says Ben Hope Spinning or threadline gear is commonly associated with “chucking hardware” in the form of wobblers, spinners and in the … Continue reading

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About Trout Fly Presentation and Fly Impression

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by Tony Orman One of the most practical, “down to earth” books on trout fishing,  was written by Bob Wyatt, who began his life long journey into fly fishing for trout in the Canadian state of Alberta in the 1950s … Continue reading

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Alarming Nitrate Levels in Water and Rivers

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Opinion by Charlie Baycroft News from Greenpeace that many Southlanders and Cantabrians are exposed to levels of nitrate that are potentially hazardous to human health is alarming. Recent testing confirmed that nitrate contamination in the Gore, Lumsden, and Ashburton areas … Continue reading

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