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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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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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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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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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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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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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– 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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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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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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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
