by John Mcnab | Oct 29, 2019 | Features, Fishing
The first day of October still holds a magic for me, as for many of my earlier years, it heralded the opening of trout season after its closure since 30 April. Years ago, there was no winter fishing in the months from May to September. Now there is winter fishing to...
by Tony Orman | Sep 10, 2019 | Features, Fishing
Fishing is a sport. So is golf. And a lot of top golfers—Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Wood—have been avid anglers. They apply the right attitude, whether it is to fishing or golf because they know it is important to success. The legendary great golfer Ben Hogan...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 9, 2019 | Features, Fishing
While the whitebating season is well and truly underway, there seems to be a question looming over keen whitebaiters: will the cherished Kiwi tradition see a ban in the near future? Earlier in August, National’s Conservation spokesperson Sarah Dowie said the popular...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 4, 2019 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
August was a pivotal month for New Zealand—for the government, for the conservationists, and for those whose business and livelihood may come to an abrupt end. News, social media posts, and even conversations at workplace were around the Hector’s and Māui dolphin...
by Esha Chanda | Aug 15, 2019 | Features, Fishing
August marks the start of whitebait fishing season for Kiwis—well, for almost all Kiwis. If you reside in the West Coast of the South Island, you may have to wait a bit longer till 1 September. But as keen whitebaiters gear up for 15 August—the official date when the...
by Esha Chanda | Aug 4, 2019 | Features, Fishing
It was 1986 when the International Whaling Committee (IWC) banned hunting after a steady decline in the number of whales seen by hunting in the 19th and early 20th century. All IWC members agreed to a hunting moratorium to allow the whale numbers to recover. But after...
