Reel Life

Reel Life October 2024 - Southland

Graeme Watson with a nice brownie from a small, northern Southland stream. The weather finally appears to be improving, and our rivers are fishable.

Southland
21/10/2024

Reel Life September 2024 - Southland

Trout caught with a natural looking soft bait. The new season is near As the new fishing season draws near, excitement is building for anglers throughout the region.

Southland
20/09/2024

Reel Life April 2024 - Southland

Season wrap up It’s been nice to have a ‘normal’ season after the previous few have been interrupted with lock downs, travel restrictions and closed borders.

Southland
26/04/2024

Reel Life March 2024 - Southland

Success at McGregor Pond Catlins Area School got in touch as they were keen to do some fishing during a school camp in the Te Anau basin.

Southland
21/03/2024

Reel Life February 2024 - Southland

First Fish! Congratulations to Rhys Bennett (7) on the first DIY fish - cast, hooked, played & landed all by himself.

Southland
27/02/2024

Reel Life January 2024

Terrestrial tips The heat of summer brings out the big bugs and trout dine out on them as they are an energy-efficient meal.

Southland
19/01/2024

Reel Life December 2023

Family Fishing Success Early this season, first-time angler Gareth Oliver reached out to us seeking some guidance as he had no trout fishing experience and was eager to introduce his young…

Southland
21/12/2023

Reel Life November 2023

Targeting Trout and Perch in the Lower Oreti RiverIn recent weeks, our lower rivers, particularly the lower Oreti near West Plains, have been a hotspot for trout and perch fishing…