Trout Fisher Magazine

Welcome to the BLIND SIDE…

“What?!! Why are you bothering to fish that run blind?” … that’s a phrase which resonates fairly regularly with kiwi anglers. We’re a pretty snobby bunch in general when it comes to fishing… among the banter underlies subtle digs at spinning, winding with the 'wrong' hand, using cheap gear or fly-fishing likely water blind!

Spotting trout is an art. It’s not something you can simply pick up overnight, or by going out with an experienced angler one time. Sure, you’ll pick up valuable tips in regards what to look for, where trout lie, and how to discriminate a trout from a

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