Fishing

Nowadays New Zealand’s King Salmon is commonplace; it is found on every supermarket shelf and is an alternative on most restaurant menus. This fish is now a major export earner whose trade is worth in excess of $70 million a year and it provides jobs for hundreds of New Zealanders. It is, however, a relatively new industry based on a premium species of salmon – Chinook. These salmon are not indigenous but were brought here from the McCloud River in northern California at the beginning of the 20th century. Just a few im... read more

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We've been sold the idea that New Zealand has the best fisheries management in the world. This book sorts through the myths from the realities and finds that such an accolade belongs to only part of our fishery. And then who cares, if the global fishery scene is so dire that it poses a threat to the ocean's biodiversity and hence the ability of that ecosystem then having a part of New Zealand's fishery managed according to best practice, seems a little irrelevant. Like climate change the state of the global fishery is a global issu... read more

This comprehensive spiral bound guide provides basic facts and colour photographs of New Zealand's commercially harvested marine species including scientific, Maori and market names. This is the 2007 revised edition of the guide book.

Once the domain of anglers with big expensive game boats, game fishing today is possible in even a trailer-boat. As a result, more and more anglers are discovering the delights of offshore fishing and catching huge fish from small boats. Armed with THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GAME FISHING, you will know how to find, identify, hook and ultimately catch (or release) the game fish in our waters, from huge black marlin to small tuna ... and everything in between. Divided into two parts, THE COMPLETE GUIDE begins by describing in detail and r... read more

From battling monsters from the deep, to the magic and mystery of fly fishing, larger-than-life fish stories that are all true. Lifelong fisherman Paul Knight knows the thrill of the chase, the one-on-one battle of endurance between man and beast that is sport fishing. Like Hemingway, and legions of others who've tested themselves against nature, author Paul Knight has traveled to remote parts of the globe to reel in stories of epic adventures with rod and line. In Amazing Fishing Stories, he takes readers on a breathtaking expedi... read more

This fine, funny, beautiful book should be on the shelf of every fisherman - and woman - and their long-suffering friends and family. If you think fishing is a simple matter of casting off from a river bank with rod and reel, or dropping a hook and line over the isde of a dinghy, you're in for a shock. For award-winning writer and poet Kevin Ireland, fishing - especially for the elusive trout - is not an idle pastime. It's a passionate love affair with the natural world. Since getting hooked as a boy, Kevin Ireland has punted on wi... read more

Trout Stream Insects of New Zealand is a volume long overdue in New Zealand angling literature. It is fortunate that Norman Marsh, an uncompromisingly dedicated fly fisherman, is the first to attempt it. He is undoubtedly qualified having devoted more than forty years to the subject. Catching trout with his own imitations, and the study of the insects that are the subject of his imitations, is his chosen passion. A glance at the list of contents gives the reader an idea of the extent of the author's research and the wide range of s... read more

John Kent's North Island Trout Fishing Guide is a practical handbook that provides accurate, up-to-date information on trout fishing in the North Island of New Zealand. Kent draws on over 50 years' trout fishing experience and a lifelong enthusiasm for New Zealand's back-country and high-country fishing areas to provide an unparalleled guide for local and visiting anglers alike. The author has revised and updated this edition of the North Island Trout Fishing Guide to include additional rivers and all new photographs.

Two expert anglers – one a trout scientist and the other an outstanding photographer – combine forces in this new book which will help anglers understand, and catch more and bigger, trout. In a mixture of plain language science, fishing anecdotes and illustrations, they explain how an understanding of trout behaviour, senses, biology and habitat, the seasons and the physical environment will make angling more productive and rewarding. Chapters cover the senses of trout, their feeding behaviour, response to lures and ang... read more

Fishing to sighted trout is one of the most exciting forms of trout fishing. Les Hill and Graeme Marshall have combined their talents once again after more than a 10-year gap. They are also the authors of "Stalking Trout", "Catching Trout" and "Images of Silver". In the 20 years since the first book both authors have continued to fish and learn the ways of trout, and more importantly catching them. Graeme Marshall has been a fishing guide and Les Hill has become a photographer specialising in trout fishing; his work has been seen r... read more

"My fly box soon contained many famous patterns, but when opening it down by the river, I often couldn't remember which fly was which, let alone which fly to use." Laurence Christie didn't become a trout angler in his formative years, and as the quote above indicates, was soon struggling with the complexities of the sport. Using skills developed in the Research and Development departments of industry, he began applying the same techniques to reasearching fly fishing. From the early notes and practical experience, he has produ... read more

With stories of fishing from a variety of craft, The Orvis[registered] Guide To Personal Fishing Craft will keep anglers of all kinds afloat for years to come. Reaching good fishing waters can be half the battle, and in many cases, it's impossible without the right craft, be it float tube, pontoon boat, canoe, or kayak. And getting into the waters in the wrong boat can easily ruin a day of fishing. Here's a guide to choosing the perfect boat, tailored to the water anglers fish. There's advice on each kind of boat, evaluating its su... read more

The Endless Quest for Pink Gold

Popular fishing writer John Eichelsheim spills the beans on how and where to catch he best examples of New Zealand's top fish species. John draws on his own forty years of experience fishing around the country to tell personal stories of his own 'top catch' for each species, then provides biological/ geographical information on the fish, the nuts and bolts of tackle and technique, including the peak season, and the current records (biggest fish ever caught etc). The author has chosen species with appeal for anglers in both main isl... read more

The classic introduction to fly fishing, now updated for a new generation of anglers. The best way to learn about fly fishing is right there at the waterside - with an expert who can point out where the trout are lying, explain the tackle you need and teach you how to use it. The next best way is to read this book. Keith Draper's handy, practical guide has introduced a whole generation of New Zealanders to the delights of fly fishing since its first appearance in 1985. It has now been thoroughly updated with new photographs and the... read more

With disarming honesty and freshness, Derek Grzelewski has written a highly readable account of his year dedicated to fly-fishing in New Zealand, relating the highs and lows, and the intricacies and finesse, of pursuing trout in the wild places and pristine waters he loves so much. The thrill of close encounters with this elusive quarry is mirrored by the pleasure he takes in the companionship of his dogs, his friends and the many others he happens across in, often secret, fly-fishing locations around the country. Each month, illus... read more

A celebration of flyfishing in New Zealand. Zane Mirfin - fishing guide, author and award-winning photographer has captured the esence of what makes flyfishing in New Zealand unique and special. Over 100 remarkable images reveal the frama, splendour, and excitement that is flyfishing in New Zealand.

New Zealand has a worldwide reputation as a fly fisher's paradise. Renowned author and trout-fishing specialist John Kent has selected 20 of the very best lakes, covering both the North and South islands, and presents here, complete with stunning photography by David Hallett, a complete guide to New Zealand's premier fly fishing spots. At once a 'how to' fly fishing book and a celebration of the beauty of New Zealand'' outdoors, Fly Fishing in New Zealand Lakes captures the essence of the angling way of life. John Kent and David Ha... read more

Anthony Swainson has devoted more than half a century in search of the perfect day's fishing. His quest includes the rivers and streams of New Zealand, the raging East Coast seas and fishing trips halfway round the world. Tangled Lines is his collection of whimsical stories, relating his fishing odyssey.