In the small South Canterbury town of Temuka lived a fly tyer of international renown – Noel Thomas.
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River Art?
River bridges are a popular canvas for graffiti in New Zealand. Is it art? We’ll let you decide.
In the small South Canterbury town of Temuka lived a fly tyer of international renown – Noel Thomas.
Adding a new welded loop to a fly line is effective and cheap. And easy, did I mention easy?
The perfect treat to feed a crowd, this salmon recipe is easy to put together, and superbly tasty.
Can a 1950’s kitchen drawer become a fly tying station? Yes it can!
Flyfishing during cicada season can be a lot of fun, and a reason to learn a little more about these fascinating creatures that are the sound of summer in New Zealand.
A summery trout recipe inspired by the Italian tunnellers who worked on the Tongariro Hydro Power Scheme so many years ago.
While 100% pure might be a stretch, we can 100% make a difference when visiting our beautiful waterways.
Inspired by visits to the schist huts on the banks of the Clutha River – many of which were inhabited by Chinese miners in the 1860s.
Patuna Chasm is a hidden gem in Wairarapa. We were so impressed – we returned to explore it again.
One of the most famous fishing stories in New Zealand is that of Sir Bob Jones punching a journalist who interrupted his solitude. There is much to learn from this mildly violent and somewhat amusing episode.
Everything has a genesis, and so it was with trout in New Zealand. Today’s world-renowned fishery was created by keen Riversmiths not long after European colonisation, and hatcheries played a huge part in building stocks, as they still do.
“Smith” has always been synonymous with craft – from blacksmiths to goldsmiths. Our craft is to understand and enjoy New Zealand’s fresh water history and ecosystems, and become closer to something really special.
Just a small spoonful or two of this adds a splash of colour and taste to any game dish. It is also good paired with pan-fried trout.
Catching a trout on the Tongariro as a young chef and finding wild blackberries and mint on the riverbank encouraged me to enter a Taupō trout-cooking competition with this dish.
A step-by-step guide to filleting and pin-boning trout or salmon (and other fish).