Getting started – fly-fishing in and around Taupo
Giving fly-fishing a go appeals to many people but if you aren’t fortunate enough to know someone who fly fishes it can be a little daunting knowing just where to begin. I can talk from experience as many years ago we bought a house at Kuratau on the Western side of lake Taupo near […]
Boys (not) fishing trip on Great Lake Taupo
Don’t let anyone tell you the fishing in Lake Taupo and its many tributaries isn’t any good. Heading across the lake for an all nighter fishing expedition was an exciting proposition. As I packed the boat enthusiastically with dinner, a few beers and a couple of duvets, my mate organised the fly-fishing gear. The ride across the […]
Some of the best fly fishing in the world- New Zealand
If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, a day on the Tongariro River in the central plateau of New Zealand is hard to beat. In the wilderness, we didn’t see another person all day as we fished with local guide Andrew Christmas. With little rain over the last few weeks, the water is transparent […]