Articles and stories on fishing in general
Posts and other content that look at all things fishing in general, salt water and fly fishing.
Manta Rays Last Dance?
Spectacular imagery, featuring giant Pacific mantas and professional mermaid-model Hannah Fraser.
During her many breath-hold dives, which often lasted a minute or more, Fraser had one ankle anchored to the sea floor with 50 pounds of weights, which enabled her to sway with the current, 30 feet beneath the surface.
Killer Whales Follow Jetski while Fishing in New Zealand
In summer killer whales are a regular sight in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand. They come inshore to feed, predominately on sting rays.
In this amazing video watch the Orcas get up close and really personal with a guy fishing off a jet-ski.
Dumb Shit Asked At The Fly Shop (2012)
In my ten years owning Just Fishin’, here in Auckland, NZ I heard some truly dumb questions, but neglected to write them down, this blog did.
New Tagging Research Reveals Remarkable Mako Shark Journey
A satellite reporting tagging device know as a SPOT tag, attached to a shortfin mako shark dubbed “Carol” in New Zealand five months ago, is providing scientists with remarkable and previously unknown details of the timing and long-distance migratory movements of this species.
See more on Sportfishing magazine.
Lord Of The Boarding Gates: New Zealand Wins Awesomest Airport Ever With Ginormous Gollum and Trout Installation
Read More at Movie Line
Think New Zealand is Just About South Island Browns?
Fly fishing with Russell Anderson Fly Fishing in New Zealand, spotting and stalking the ultimate challenge, sight fishing in New Zealand’s backcountry with gin clear water.
But in the North Island, and for big Rainbows. Beaut eh!
Fattest Taupo NZ rainbow trout I’ve seen in a long time
Think that public access is a problem in New Zealand?
Have a look at this video from Montana, where despite legal access anglers are sprayed by irrigation hoses, set only to spray over the water – oh, and the barbed wire across the stream every 1/8 mile.
Fly Fishing New Zealand North Island
Quite rightly the South Island of New Zealand gets a lot of hype for its outstanding fishing, but the central area of the North island has some magical waters too. Have a look at this video for a sampler of what the North Island can provide.
I was lucky enough to do a helicopter fly-in a few weeks ago to some great back-country water – unforgettable day!