Trout Fisher Magazine

I have been curious for a long time about the fact that some rivers and streams regularly yield quite large trout while the fish in others average just one kilogram or, at best, a fraction more. Sometimes the reasons for such a discrepancy can be eas

It's been typically challenging so far but overall, 2021/2022 looks promising on the lake. Covid blew a planned backcountry opening but, surprisingly, the 'Black Palmer Experiment' worked first time; breaking a looming blank on what seemed a very qui

So far, but not for physical reasons at last, I've yet to hit a stream. Lock downs don't have that much physical effect out here but getting caught totally out of contact could have proven very difficult – highly frustrating too, being fully vaccinat

Although there are many variants of this pattern, I stick to the original. All that is required is tying thread and a couple of natural CDC hackles. There is, however, a little technique to mastering this pattern. A lightweight, fine denier tying thr

Another fishing season underway and there are still a few trout around. I say a few because we had an unseasonably wet winter in the South Island with some real doozy floods that wreaked damage upon local waterways and fisheries. Yep, climate change

Summer time, the living’s eeeasy… wet wading, bush bashing, sight fishing and ‘heck’, swinging flies. There’s plenty of great swing action to be had in the Summer when the fish are actively feeding and you usually don’t need to be down hard in the wa

Two things have largely influenced my life to date: my art and my passion for Fly-Fishing. Both of these entities are naturally cohesive, as I consider the sport itself to be an art form all the way down to the flies I use to lure these amazing creat

For the average trout fisher who enjoys their garden and likes to cook, a spot for herbs is worth considering as they will enhance any trout recipe. From the most simply cooked trout, pan fried, baked or steamed, freshly chopped herbs, either cooked

Once again the third Saturday in September arrived and over 200 caravans were in tow, as owners sat in wait for the 8am entry to click over on the clock. The destination is Otematata in the Waitaki Valley and with such numbers of people about, it was

In Otago and Southland, we have a huge variety of waters to fish, big lakes, dams, ponds, back country streams, lowland rivers, big snow-fed rivers and medium sized rives that meander through farmland. Choosing the right water to fish on a given day

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