by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 2, 2020 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Mystical PlacesSarah BaxterAllen and Unwin$32.99Reviewed by Esha Chanda I’ve always liked stories, whether narrated through books, movies, or even through mere conversations. Whether factual or fictional, stories have navigated the passage of time,...
by Tony Orman | Oct 1, 2020 | Features, Fishing
I recently read an excellent book What Trout Want by American-born Kiwi Bob Wyatt. He describes himself as a “hard-core presentationist and impressionist.” What he means is that his trout flies are not striving for exact imitation but only impressions suggesting an...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 25, 2020 | News
Operators of the fishing boat that sank south of Banks Peninsula in the early hours of 18 October 2015, resulting in the loss of three crew members on-board, have been fined $46,000 and also ordered to pay $737,325.25 in reparation to the families of the deceased. The...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 25, 2020 | Archive
We’re back with another issue packed with the latest news and updates from the fishing, hunting, and boating industries. First off, we highlight New Zealand-owned business High Country Salmon. On the canals near Twizel is their farm growing a somewhat unique...
by Lisa Potter | Sep 24, 2020 | Editor's pick, NZ made
This specialist New Zealand business is the legacy of the Logan family, started back in 2000 by freshwater aquaculture pioneer the late Richard Logan and his wife Margaret. A keen and well-respected angler (and former civil servant), Richard’s determination to pioneer...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 23, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
As you may know, Fishing & Outdoors is a completely New Zealand-owned and published newspaper and we’ve been delighted to provide you with industry news and updates through our four-weekly freely available newspaper. However, given the current economic climate, we...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 23, 2020 | News
October marks the beginning of trout season, with Rotorua lakes Okataina, Rotoiti, and Tarawera the destination for hundreds of enthusiastic trout fishers. The lakes have been closed to boat fishing since the end of June and while other lakes are available for trout...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 11, 2020 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Epic Surf Breaks of the World Lonely Planet $49.99 Reviewed by Esha Chanda I’ll admit it – I’m a bit biased towards Lonely Planet books. But who wouldn’t be? It’s packed with valuable info, have some of the most beautiful photos, and makes for a...
by Lisa Potter | Sep 10, 2020 | NZ made
With international travel temporarily off the cards for the foreseeable future, New Zealanders have been embracing the opportunity to explore their own backyard. And when it comes to a world-class destination, the uniqueness of Fox Glacier/Te Moeka o Tuawe is proving...
by Ben Hope | Sep 7, 2020 | Features, Hunting
Hunters usually have a favourite hunting spot and they like to look after it, particularly the deer that live there. A hunter can plan their own game management by way of selectively taking a deer relative to the time of the year. August and September see a reversal...
