FeatureSeptember 20, 2017<September 20, 2017 Opening day. by David My long list of things to do through the interminable off-season to stave off winter blues included stuff like ‘organise tackle properly’, ‘actually learn…
Gear ReviewsMay 10, 2017<May 10, 2017 Dave’s not here man. by David The other day, gun angler, soft plastic revivalist and all-around cormorant Steve Starling asked if I wanted to try one of his new ‘Finesse’…
1 Gear ReviewsMarch 22, 2017<March 25, 2017 Nothing but net! by David Being covered head to toe in cameras, lenses, photographic excuses and a tripod while I fish has limited what fishing gear I can bring…
DestinationsMarch 8, 2017<March 8, 2017 A South Island photo essay by David In February this year I clocked up a decade of fishing in Southland. Over the years and with the growing familiarity it has somewhat…
FeatureJanuary 31, 2017<January 31, 2017 Nick Taylor custom rods. by David At our first meeting on a day out at the invitation of guide Cameron McGregor, rod-maker Nick Taylor tells me he hates “broomsticks with…
Gear ReviewsDecember 30, 2016<January 5, 2017 Fibreglass Fly Rods book review. by David “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”…