River bridges are a popular canvas for graffiti in New Zealand. Is it art? We’ll let you decide.
Category: Conserve
A bike, and breaking some basic rules of fishing
Combining a bike ride up the Remutaka Incline trail and fishing the Pakuratahi River included some poor fishing choices…
A Tribute to Noel Thomas
In the small South Canterbury town of Temuka lived a fly tyer of international renown – Noel Thomas.
Summer is Cicada Season
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.
100% Pure Rivers
While 100% pure might be a stretch, we can 100% make a difference when visiting our beautiful waterways.
A Good Boat – Fishing Down the Clutha
Boating, fishing and cooking with good friends are part and parcel of an annual pilgrimage to Central Otago, while marveling at the history in plain sight on the banks of the Clutha River.
Patuna Chasm – Small & Spectacular
Patuna Chasm is a hidden gem in Wairarapa. We were so impressed – we returned to explore it again.
Sharing the Water
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.
Our Mighty (Blue) Duck
New Zealand’s Blue Duck or Whio, is an endangered treasure who relies on our rivers as its home.
Hatching a Legacy
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.
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