The Central Plateau of the North Island of New Zealand is well endowed with lakes and rivers. None more so than the area surrounding the town of Rotorua. Some 13 lakes and 5 rivers, all holding rainbow and/or brown trout, are within 40 minutes drive from the centre of town.
Dion James reflects on the freshwater season that’s been, before taking a look at what spring and summer might have in store for us…... Read More >
As winter approaches, I get quite excited about the fishing that will be available over the next few months.... Read More >
1Fishing Rotorua The Central Plateau of the North Island of New Zealand is well endowed with lakes and rivers. None more so than the area surrounding... Read More >
The Rotorua region boasts an impressive thirteen lakes, but Lake Tarawera is considered by many to be the best of them all..... Read More >
Rating:Mark Sherburn gives a guide to Lake Rotoiti’s fishing year... Read More >
2 Rating:Upon looking back, there was no indicator and as I lifted the rod firmly the line suddenly came tight as the fish took off in the... Read More >
Rating:RailBlaza is a Kiwi company that has always been about innovation, especially around making fishing and boating an easier experience.... Read More >
For landbased fisherman Peter Hwang, there is no better time to fish than first light... Read More >
Grant Bittle suggests there are innumerable spoken and unspoken nuances in our beloved fishing and has outlined some of his ‘favourite’ angling niggles and their perpetrators.... Read More >
First impressions are important, and lasting. When NZ Fishing News’ Grant Dixon first stepped aboard the Kingfisher 510 Minicat, there were two words that sprung to... Read More >
With any fishing method, a lot of trial and error is usually required before consistent results are achieved. Adam Clancey looks at the stages of soft-baiting,... Read More >