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Opinion by Tony Orman For well over a century successive governments have tried to take over the administration of trout and salmon fishing. In the 1860s the new colony had set up an “acclimatisation societies” administration which over a century later in 1990, morphed into the current Fish and Game … Continue reading
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An Opinion Piece by Rex N. Gibson Most anglers and Game Bird Shooters are now aware of Government plans for reform in the Fish and Game governance. If not, then they should be. I will state clearly at the start … Continue reading
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Fly Fishing High Murky Water by Ben Hope Yes, you can still catch fish when rivers have just had a good flood. Fish gotta eat but they don’t want to expend energy fighting that torrent of the main current. So … Continue reading
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Special Report Freshwater campaigners are saying “don’t be fooled” by the Coalition Government’s rhetoric in today’s freshwater policy announcement. What it really means for New Zealanders is more pollution in rivers, lakes, and drinking water sources and the handing over … Continue reading
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Press Releases – CAFCA New Zealand’s commitment to the flawed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is causing environmental, economic and social damage as foreign companies buy up productive farmland to plant pine forests.The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) says … Continue reading
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From Oceanographic Magazine Website Salmon farming in Iceland looks to be headed for courts reports the website Oceanographic magazine. One of the country’s two largest salmon farming operations are now under police investigation for alleged violations of local animal welfare … Continue reading
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by Rex Gibson We often hear the expression “That’s a good fish”. But is it really? There are recognised measurements that give an angler the answer. It’s possible to estimate the weight of a trout based on what’s known as … Continue reading
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This is an extract from an article by Brendon Montague recently published on the UK website of “The Ecologist”. He interviewed three friends who moved to Loch Hourn in the Highlands of Scotland during the 1970s and have seen first … Continue reading
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Book Review: “The Living Tree – a New Zealand Habitat” by Dave Gunson, published by Bateman books. Price $24.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. I’ve often advocated get the youngsters outdoors – it’s the best classroom ever. Get them into fishing and … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman The decline in New Zealand’s trout and salmon fishing has hit the headlines in recent years particularly as regards the Rakaia River issue and Environment Canterbury’s negligence. Here’s an article I wrote in 2016 about a Canadian couple, … Continue reading
