Navigating the Roar

Navigating the Roar

With thousands of hunters heading into the hill for the annual deer Roar, TONY ORMAN recounts a tale highlighting the importance of caution and preparedness amidst the excitement of the hunt. Around this time, likely a week or two on either side probably as you read...
Top tips: summer fishing success

Top tips: summer fishing success

There’s been a good number of days this summer where the temperature has reached 30 degrees. During the daylight hours, either side of midday, on such sweltering days, you feel like seeking the coolest place and just hunkering down until the evening. Fish are no...
Dodging the summer rush

Dodging the summer rush

One Christmas-New Year, the late Rob Jones called in to check if I would be keen to try for snapper down the Pelorus. I reluctantly agreed, fully aware that the holiday period meant that every man and his dog, plus boat, were probably out in the water. “Don’t worry...
Curly pig hunting tales

Curly pig hunting tales

Anglers are known for their tales of the elusive big fish that managed to get away. However, when it comes to storytelling, pig hunters have a knack for sharing captivating tales – and they’re usually true. Start chewing the fat with them and you’ll uncover some curly...