by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 1, 2021 | Editor's pick, Events, Features, Fishing, Hunting
As a nature enthusiast with a knack for capturing sharp images, wildlife photographer Steve Couper is living the dream, dedicating his days to doing what he loves most. A fascination with animals and the natural world has followed him his whole life. However, hunting...
by Lisa Potter | Jun 1, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
Hamish Hamilton may still be in his teens, but odds are he’s probably spent more time exploring the New Zealand ocean and bush than the average Kiwi. The 18-year-old is now into his sixth season (third year) working on a commercial crayfish boat, spending three months...
by Ben Hope | May 5, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
One way to get over the winter months and limited fly fishing for trout or saltwater is to hunker down, read a few books, swap a few e-mails with fishing friends, and tie up some new patterns for the coming spring and summer. But hold on, not so fast. There’s still...
by Tony Orman | Feb 17, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Many years ago, a friend from Nelson – Ben by name – gave me some great advice. I was talking to him one day about fishy things when I mentioned that I had been too busy to go out fishing. “Well Tony, here’s a bit of advice. When you’re on your death bed, you won’t...
by Esha Chanda | Feb 10, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, NZ made
For most anglers, a quick ‘grip and grin’ photo is the easiest way to document their catch. And with smartphones in pockets, it’s easier than ever to take a quick selfie, share it on your Instagram, and then wait for comments and likes to flow in. But more than 100...
by Ben Hope | Jan 29, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Theodore Gordon, a noted American trout fisherman of yesteryear, wrote: “The great charm of fly-fishing is that we are always learning.” It’s that intangible uncertainty, the challenge that makes trout fishing addictive. The same can be said for snapper fishing...
