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Above Right: Field Officer Ben Febrey with a 750mm long brown trout from the Waituna catchment.

  • Southland
  • 18/09/2023
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Pierce McGregors Pond
Reel Life April 2023

As you read this, the last week of the season for most of our waterways lies ahead of you.

  • Southland
  • 19/04/2023
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Reel Life March 2023

AUTUMN IS A GREAT TIME FOR TROUT FISHINGI am sure you will agree that there has been a definite change in the seasons down south.

  • Southland
  • 15/03/2023
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Drift diving Oreti 2019
Reel Life February 2023

DRIFT DIVING RESULTS UPDATEOver the summer months, Southland Fish & Game staff have been undertaking drift dive surveys on our major rivers as part of our annual trout monitoring program.

  • Southland
  • 18/02/2023
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Makarewa trout in net photo takien by Lindsay Withington
Reel Life January 2023

Is it time to take up fly fishing?Over the holiday period, spin anglers may have experienced the frustration of observing trout rising away on the surface and being unable to…

  • Southland
  • 24/01/2023
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Reel Life December 2022

UPPER WAIAU FISHING TIPS – INTERVIEW WITH AN EXPERTOver the summer holidays, the upper Waiau River is a favourite fishing spot for many anglers.

  • Southland
  • 12/12/2022
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Reel Life November 2022

OLDIES BUT GOODIESIn last month’s edition of Reel Life, I wrote about soft baits and how they have become increasingly popular amongst trout anglers and have revolutionised spinning fishing for…

  • Southland
  • 16/11/2022
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Rigging a soft bait how to
Reel Life October 2022

There’s no doubt about it, soft baits have certainly revolutionised spin fishing for trout.

  • Southland
  • 20/10/2022
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Blake spawning rainbow
Reel Life September 2022

It’s time to go trout fishing!The countdown is on! Just ten days to go until the start of the 2022/23 fishing season.

  • Southland
  • 15/09/2022
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Welcome to the first Reel Life issue of the 2022/23 fishing season

Opening day, Saturday, October 1, means we’ll be able to share the opening with family and friends and make a special weekend of the new fishing season.

  • Southland
  • 30/08/2022
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