Bring the taste of Spain to the table with this delicious trout paella
Author: riversmithsnz
We are a family enthusiastic about New Zealand Rivers. As we learn, we will share our knowledge around fly fishing, recipes for trout, salmon and other fresh-water species, and highlight some of the incredible history of our beautiful waterways.
What is a ‘Guide Fly’ Anyway?
Hearing the term “Guide Fly”, I wondered – what does that mean?
Tongariro River – Casting Back to Cast Forward
Fishing notes from flyfishing the Tongariro River in Winter 2024
Riverside lies and deceit
Read this to ensure you don’t get caught in the same net of lies and deceit.
May on the Mighty Manawatū River
The Manawatū River is a superbly fun and varied trout fishery that deserves your attention
Join Your Local Fishing Club!
A few of the many reasons you shouldn’t wait as long as I did to join your local flyfishing club
Himalayan Salmon or Trout Curry
Inspired by the rivers of northern Indian this Himalayan curry works well with salmon, or even a small whole trout.
Karaage Trout or Salmon
Japanese tempura is known as the lightest form of frying. A good way of making a small amount of trout or salmon go a long way.
Seared trout pass-arounds
These informal pass-arounds are a great way to branch out from smoked trout, without committing to a large fillet portion.
Plank Salmon
A modern interpretation of an ancient cooking method from the Pacific Northwest
Changing conditions, changing tactics
A trip to a Canterbury High Country Lake yielded an unexpected lesson about being prepared to change tactics to suit the conditions
An Epic Build in a Box
Building your own fly rod with an Epic Fly Rod Kit is just as Epic as it sounds!
Why bother?
Why bother fly fishing for trout if you’re just going to put them back?
Cured Trout Roe
Cured trout roe, sometimes even called trout caviar! A simple recipe with an indulgent result.
Old Dog, New Tricks – Euro Nymphing the Tongariro River
Getting hooked on Euro nymph fishing on the mighty Tongariro river.
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