Angling: Sanitise that vest and tie those flies
Angling: Sanitise that vest and tie those flies
There are still places to fish in May, but effectively Monday, April 30, was the last day of the season.
Mike Weddell
Angling: Streams are in good order
Angling: Streams are in good order
Although there is fishing available throughout the winter, the season for the majority of waters comes to a close at the end of this month and this weekend for many anglers will be the last opportunity to fish.
Angling: Water with mayfly hatches best bet
Angling: Water with mayfly hatches best bet
The weather looks good for this weekend and river and lake conditions are nigh perfect, everything lined up for the penultimate weekend of the season. The only problem is deciding where to fish.
Angling: Clear Taieri looking good
Angling: Clear Taieri looking good
When I flew out of Jyvaskyla, Finland, a couple of days ago, the temperature was -12degC and the high for my three days there was -2degC. Luckily, the weather forecast for Otago this weekend is for temperatures more suitable for fly fishing.
Angling: Mataura, Pomahaka at ideal levels; Taieri, Clutha look good
Angling: Mataura, Pomahaka at ideal levels; Taieri, Clutha look good
Through the wonders of modern technology, I am writing this column on the other side of the world, as I am in England on my way to Finland.
Angling: Weekend looks good
Angling: Weekend looks good
In fishing terms things are looking very good for this weekend: most waters are fishable and the weather forecast is good.
Angling: Down at Blakely's dam
Angling: Down at Blakely's dam
Quite a few waters are at a good fishable level, and several are dropping at a rate that would suggest they will be worth a visit this weekend.
Rain and the one that got away
Rain and the one that got away
A considerable amount of rain fell last Sunday and it felt like a high percentage of it ran down my neck and up my sleeves while I fished.