Allan Burgess started the topic Band-Aid Won't Heal Canterbury's Water Woes in the forum Political and Environmental Issues 3 days, 21 hours ago
Band-Aid Won’t Heal Canterbury’s Water Woes
Fish & Game says Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) recent amendments to planning provisions are nothing more than a “band-aid solution” to critical overallocation and pollution of the region’s waterways.
One of the major areas of contention is the proposal to use managed aquifer recharge (MAR) which ECa…[Read more]
Berk can replied to the topic moulds for breakout sinkers in the forum Surfcasting 1 week ago
Terraria has the most beautiful fishing rods for fishing.
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Using a Swim Feeder – Ledgering Made Easy – Coarse Fishing NZ 1 week ago
One of the problems encountered when ledgering in ponds and rivers is positioning your hook bait on the bottom in close proximity to your ground bait. You have to allow for water flow in rivers or estimate the […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Fishingmag.co.nz Newsletter 12 Nov 2021 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Brian,
12 November 2021 UpdateSpinning for Trout with Lures, Soft Baits, Flies and Bubble Floats
Trout spinning is an enjoyable, exciting and productive way of fishing for both the nov […]
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Allan Burgess started the topic New Whitebait Season Regulations taking effect from 2022 in the forum Whitebaiting 2 weeks, 1 day ago
New Whitebait Season Regulations taking effect from 2022
There will be a nationally consistent shortened whitebait fishing season from 1 September to 30 October. The season will be shortened to just two months. It is aimed at reducing fishing pressure on the most threatened species of whitebait during their peak migration period. -
Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Beetles – Brown, Green and Black 2 weeks, 1 day ago
By Martin Langlands
Beetles form an important part of the trout’s diet, from late spring all the way to autumn. They are very easy prey when they become trapped in the surface film of still or flowing water. […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Spinning for Trout with Lures, Soft Baits, Flies and Bubble Floats 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Spinning for Trout with Lures, Softbaits and Bubble Floats
By Allan Burgess
For the novice angler wanting to catch his or her first trout, the vast range of fishing tackle available in many sports stores […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Bottom Fishing at the Three Kings Islands 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Game fishing is so mind blowing bottom fishing is mostly over looked!
By Andrew Padlie
We all know the famous Three King’s islands as a great fishery for marlin. It’s true that New Zealand’s best marlin […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Fishingmag.co.nz Newsletter 6 Oct 2021 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Hi Bob, Fishingmag.co.nz 6 October 2021 Update
Eastern Region Rotorua Lakes Trout Fishing in New Zealand’s North Island
If Tarawera was the mo […] Helen became a registered member 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Sea-Run Salmon Season Bag Limit Set At Two Fish 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Sea Run Salmon Season Bag Limit – What does it mean for anglers?
This is the first fishing season ever, starting on 1 October 2021, that Fish and Game NZ has taken the unprecedented step of introducing new […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Flying fish become gliders taking to the air to escape predators 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Black Wing Flying Fish – Hirundichthys rondeletii
By Allan Burgess
Flight
Flying fish don’t fly like birds flapping their wings. Rather they are capable of leaping clear of the water and gliding for c […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Saury – Scomberesox saurus – found around northern New Zealand 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Saury – Scomberesox saurus – Not usually encountered by New Zealand anglers
Other names: sauries, skippers, sanma, ocean piper, needlefish
The saury is an elongated fish laterally compressed with a small m […]
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Allan Burgess started the topic Lake Coleridge Fishing Competition for 6 Nov 2021 postponed in the forum Fishing Spots and Reports 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Unfortunately, due to uncertainties about Covid-19 in the Canterbury community, North Canterbury Fish & Game are postponing the annual Lake Coleridge Fishing Competition.
The Competition will be held once we have some certainty from the Government about the conditions events can be held under.
We wish to acknowledge the assistance from our…[Read more]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, November is the month for anglers to explore! 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Fish and Game NZ
Opening of several backcountry and high-country waterways in the South IslandAnglers across the South Island have been counting down the days until November for the opening of some […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Evolution of Fly Fishing 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Evolution of Fly Fishing – An interesting look back in time
By Monty Wright
The artificial fly is quite ancient as a means of deceiving trout. trout. For as early as the third-century anglers were using f […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Eastern Region Trout Fishing in New Zealand's North Island 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Eastern Region Rotorua Trout Fishing Lakes and Rivers By Ken Duncan
When you first hear about trout fishing in New Zealand most visitors will tend to tell you of the magnificent brownies in the south Island, […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Grey Mullet – Mugil cephalus – How to catch 1 month ago
Grey Mullet – Mugil cephalus – The Maori name is Kanae – They are also called sea mullet – How to catch grey mullet
By Allan Burgess
Grey mullet is a pelagic schooling fish found close to shore where the […]
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Allan Burgess wrote a new post, Leatherjacket – Parika scaber – Good eating – Use long-shank hooks 1 month ago
Leatherjacket – Parika scaber – Good eating – Use long-shank hooks
Leatherjacket – Parika scaber – By Allan Burgess
Description
The leatherjacket is a small diamond-shaped fish. Average size is 20 cm to 30 cm (8 […]
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