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Book review “Hooked” by Al Brown, illustrated by Hope McConnell, published by Allen and Unwin. Price $36.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Al Brown renowned chef and avid angler, has written a book that is bound to be eagerly absorbed by young anglers, male and female and indeed by families wanting to embark on fishing … Continue reading
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The more time you spend fishing, the better it is for your mental health. A significant New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. The study published in the international journal Leisure Sciences found active anglers were … Continue reading
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Almost 75,000 farmed salmon have escaped into open water in Loch Linnhe in the Highlands after a fish farm was damaged by Storm Amy. Operator Mowi said a net on a pen at its Gorsten farm was torn during the severe weather. The fish farm company said it was investigating the incident. … Continue reading
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by Dr Peter Trolove Candidate for ECan, Mid-Canterbury ward When ECan councillor Vicky Southworth proposed her Notice of Motion that ECan declare a nitrate emergency she did a good thing. When the notice was passed albeit by the close margin of nine votes to seven, this was also a significant … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman Canterbury’s Rakaia River, once the premier sport fishing river for quinnat salmon is vanishing before the eyes of recreational anglers as irrigation dwindle its once strong flows and high nitrate levels, largely from burgeoning corporate dairying, contaminate aquifers and ecologically poison the freshwater ecosystem. Paul … Continue reading
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by Ben Hope According to media reports Federated Farmers is lobbying the Government to quash present and future Water Conservation Orders (WCO). The move by Federated Farmers is centred on the Golden Bay’s unique freshwater Te Waikoropupū Springs. Federated Farmers has also asked government to put a halt to a Tasman District Council … Continue reading
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An opinion by Tony Orman Currently there’s a fuss that has brewed up and is vigorously bubbling away about the value of outdoor education in the school curriculum. Hand in hand with that is a 40,000 signature petition to keep outdoor education as part of the secondary school curriculum Last month Minister of Education Stanford … Continue reading
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26 August 2025 by Editorial Staff “Salmon Business” <post@salmonbusiness.com> Hatchery fish can’t keep their looks — study links stress to asymmetry. Wild salmon don’t just survive better than their hatchery cousins — they look better doing it. That’s the conclusion of a new … Continue reading
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Peter Langlands with proof big fish do happen Peter Langlands The 1 October sees the new trout fishing season and the vast majority of waters open to fishing. Time to consider some trophy trout options. There is no doubt that when targeting big fish you need to have … Continue reading
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This article slightly abridged is from website “Farm Sanctuary” and first published November 10, 2023 Aquaculture, the farming of marine species including fish, now accounts for around half of the world’s seafood production. Some of the most commonly farmed species around the world are salmon, shrimp, catfish, and trout. Like … Continue reading
