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NewsApril 10

If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you

The rain on the east coast of Otago over the last week has had little effect on rivers and streams.
If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you
If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you
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NewsApril 3

Home in time for (fish) tea

Just to emphasise that autumn is here, water temperatures have dropped considerably and because of shorter daylight hours they do not rise much from the morning low to the afternoon high.
Home in time for (fish) tea
Home in time for (fish) tea
NewsMarch 27

Take a leaf out of my book

Hopefully, as you read this, we have not been struck by rain from the low-pressure system that is threatening us.
Take a leaf out of my book
Take a leaf out of my book
NewsMarch 20

Important to check river conditions first

As I type this column it is a perfect day for fishing.
Important to check river conditions first
Important to check river conditions first
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NewsMarch 13

Autumn scene set for good fishing

Along with spring and summer, autumn is one of my favourite times of the year to fish and this autumn is starting to live up to expectations.
Autumn scene set for good fishing
Autumn scene set for good fishing
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SouthlandFebruary 27

All fishing bar cicada should be OK during colder weather

The cold weather this weekend will do nothing for those hoping to catch fish on the cicada but it should not affect other sorts of fishing.
All fishing bar cicada should be OK during colder weather
All fishing bar cicada should be OK during colder weather
NewsFebruary 20

Some success on upper Taieri

The only river that has been affected enough by the heavy rain earlier this week to spoil the fishing is the lower Taieri.
Some success on upper Taieri
Some success on upper Taieri
NewsFebruary 6

Trying your luck with the smaller streams can be worthwhile

This is the time of year when many anglers look forward to fishing the cicada hatch on the tussock lakes, but the weather has not been settled enough for that to happen yet.
Trying your luck with the smaller streams can be worthwhile
Trying your luck with the smaller streams can be worthwhile
NewsJanuary 30

Rivers high and dirty — not to mention weedy

Most rivers and streams are still feeling the effects of last weekend’s rain.
Rivers high and dirty — not to mention weedy
Rivers high and dirty — not to mention weedy
NewsJanuary 16

Rising rivers produce fish that are there to feed

Some of the rivers rising in the Southern Alps have been running high due to heavy rain over the Main Divide.
Rising rivers produce fish that are there to feed
Rising rivers produce fish that are there to feed
NewsJanuary 9

Fine weather brings dreams of the perfect afternoon

Most anglers dream about the next fishing trip, and in the dream, it is a sunny day with a gentle upstream breeze.
NewsJanuary 2

Fickle weather, fickle fishing

Most rivers are at summer levels except for the Clutha which is still very high and also coloured.
Fickle weather, fickle fishing
Fickle weather, fickle fishing
Central OtagoDecember 25

Preparation key when fishing in the evening

We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.
Preparation key when fishing in the evening
Preparation key when fishing in the evening
NewsDecember 12

Coming to the right decision

When I imagine a day on the water in pursuit of trout it is always sunny with the gentlest of breezes.
Coming to the right decision
Coming to the right decision
NewsDecember 5

Good fishing rivers after stormy week

Thunder storms around the region this week have pushed up the levels of some rivers but missed others altogether.
Good fishing rivers after stormy week
Good fishing rivers after stormy week
NewsNovember 14

Taieri River looking promising for fishing

Now that the thunder has come and gone and there are no strong easterlies in the forecast for this weekend things look promising for keen anglers.
Taieri River looking promising for fishing
Taieri River looking promising for fishing
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NewsOctober 31

Trout will be deeper in colder melt waters

The more observant anglers reading this column will have noticed it has been windy lately.
Trout will be deeper in colder melt waters
Trout will be deeper in colder melt waters
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NewsOctober 24

Small streams best for this time of year

Conditions for fishing this weekend look better than expected.
Small streams best for this time of year
Small streams best for this time of year
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NewsOctober 3

You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing

The fine weather leading up to the start of the fishing season led us in to a false sense of security imagining balmy conditions as we strode the banks of the river in search of the first fish of the season.
You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing
You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing
NewsMay 2

Season still lingers in the mind

Yet another season is over, but are they ever really over?
Season still lingers in the mind
Season still lingers in the mind
NewsApril 18

Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing

So far we have escaped the worst of the weather affecting areas to the north and let us hope it stays that way until the end of the season.
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
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NewsApril 11

Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout

The less than optimal weather earlier in the week has had mixed effects on waters throughout the region.
Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout
Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout
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NewsMarch 28

Willow leaves obstacle to success

Rivers and streams have been up and down a little over the last week, but not enough to be too disruptive to fishing.
Willow leaves obstacle to success
Willow leaves obstacle to success
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NewsMarch 21

Rain has varying impact

The rain over the last week put some fresh water into most streams but some had more than others.
Rain has varying impact
Rain has varying impact
NewsMarch 14

Diary shows fish, insect numbers down

I keep a fishing diary and have done so since the 1960s.
Diary shows fish, insect numbers down
Diary shows fish, insect numbers down