Trout Fisher Magazine

For many, or perhaps most trout fishers, the late autumn and winter months are a dismal time. The final day of the last fishing season fades gradually into the past while the promise of a new one creeps ever so slowly closer. I ease the agony by revi

2021/22 should be a cracker! That leg's now secure enough on uneven ground to get back onto the type of river I prefer; and if I've learnt anything over the years it's the slower you move the more fish you spot and the more deliberately, the fewer yo

The fish I was playing was a beauty. It came to the fly at a large stream mouth just to the north of the bach, where I had been fishing the dawn rise. I had arrived just as the golden orb came over the horizon. It was now 2 hours later and time to go

As we move into Spring the main body of mature rainbows are running up our rivers to spawn. During this time of year, it can be incredibly frustrating when trying to catch a fish. When spawning, Rainbow Trout simply eat little to no food, only occasi

Leader and tippet set-ups in fly fishing are a bit like beer, everyone has their favourite and it’s often a fruitless exercise to convince them otherwise but I believe they are one of those often-over-looked facets that play a hugely important role i

Single mindedness – a condition I’m totally guilty of this time of year! “You going fishing this weekend?” friends or family ask; “Where?” I hate answering this question. I feel rather unadventurous in a world where we are ‘supposed’ to be out explor

Monofilament was a revelation after WWII. A relatively inexpensive, high-strength material, it could be extruded in multiple extended lengths and diameters. Qualities that silkworm gut could never provide for anglers. One of the early adopters and pi

There are surprisingly large trout in the rivers of Christchurch. If you’re just learning to fish and want to get out every chance that you can, these challenging spring creeks are right on our doorstep. I learnt to fly-fish stalking these difficult

At the time of writing this snippet, I am at my desk looking out at snow covered gardens, trees and rooftops. My mind though is far removed from this horrid cold wintery scene; it is transfixed on a picture in my memory. The reason it sits so clear i

KAKAHI ADVENTURE LODGE Drive just 2k to the Whakapapa and Whanganui rivers. Excellent base for world class fishing! 1970's style comfortable, spacious, private 3 bedroom house with a man cave, in the sleepy village of Kakahi. Step back in time, leave

Anglers are conservationists – it’s a part of our genetic make-up. We appreciate the fishing opportunities that we have and ardently protect them for future generations. There are many things that we can do to support sustainable fisheries. We can be