by Tony Orman | Dec 8, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Chances are with abnormal spring and early summer rains, your favourite trout water has been running high and brown. Don’t despair; when the river then begins to drop and clears to just slightly discoloured – well, murky – water, it’s a good time for both spin...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 7, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features
We write this with multiple shopping tabs open on our browser as we sift through the endless lists of best Christmas gifts. So, to take the hassle out of spending hours browsing the Internet, we have another – err – list for you. But we’ve done all the hard work, and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 7, 2021 | Editor's pick, Events, Features
The biggest river competition in New Zealand in nearly a decade ended with a familiar face at the top of the podium.After a day-and-a-half battling trout in powerful currents, 22 anglers emerged weary but happy from the boulder-strewn waters of the Whanganui River at...
by Katie White | Dec 7, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
NZ Angler was born from a grand passion for all things outdoors; founder Adam Rickit is driven to nurture the hunter-gather instincts of other nature enthusiasts, particularly those who share his love for fishing. Starting a side hustle Founded in 2020, Adam says, “NZ...
by Ben Hope | Dec 2, 2021 | Features, Hunting
Often when words get out around hunting circles that you shot a deer, the inevitable question is always asked: where did you get that deer? Anyone asking such a question has to be naive to believe a successful hunter is going to share the exact location. I remember an...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
In his recently published book, Flyting for Beginners, writer Barry Ord Clarke takes readers through a guide on 12 popular international fly patterns. Each technique and pattern includes guidance and instructions on all tools, materials, and techniques used;...