Why Stewart Island exceeded my expectations?

With Covid still curtailing international travel, I’m loving exploring my own back yard. I’ve had a number of New Zealand adventures lately, my latest being Stewart Island. It exceeded my expectations on so many levels, from friendly locals, delicious food, brilliant fishing, Kiwis roaming freely, and the natural beauty. We originally planned to take the […]
Exploring New Zealand post lockdown – Dusky Sound

As we move into unchartered waters with a total lockdown, I will continue my Throwback Thursdays in the hope I can provide inspiration for you when we are free post-Covid-19. My experience hunting, gathering and playing in Dusky Sound was one of the most amazing weeks I have ever had. It’s not a destination you […]
Wilderness + a fly-fishing guide = heaven

Many of you will know the Central North Island rivers are famous for fly-fishing, with rainbow and brown trout in abundance, but only if you know where to find them, what tackle to use, how to read the water, when the trout are moving up-stream to spawn and much more. I’ve been fishing for years with our son and […]