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Rowan fishing lower Waiau Rakatu
Reel Life February 2022

Five fantastic fishing access points – Waiau RiverThis month, we want to highlight the awesome fishing opportunities on the Waiau River and share with you five top access spots.

  • Southland
  • 12/01/2022
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Louisa fishing lower Oreti 1
Reel Life January 2022

10 SUMMER BREAK FISHING TIPSWith the summer break fast approaching, we thought we would provide anglers with ten quick fishing tips to make their holiday fishing trips more successful.

  • Southland
  • 8/12/2021
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Aparima trout bright soft bait 2
Reel Life December 2021

Five fantastic fishing access points – Aparima RiverAs mentioned in the last edition of Reel Life, we will be profiling some great access points on our major rivers with each…

  • Southland
  • 19/11/2021
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Aparima trout bright soft bait
Reel Life November 2021

The 2021-22 season begins!Southland anglers had a great start to the season, with almost all our rivers in good condition for the opening day and weekend.

  • Southland
  • 19/10/2021
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Small stream fishing Dunsdale 2
Reel Life October 2021

IT’S TIME TO GO TROUT FISHING!The 21/22 sports fishing season is almost upon us, and this season is not one to be missed.

  • Southland
  • 30/08/2021
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Brown trout veltic 1 copy
Reel Life September 2021

I’m sure that after this most recent lockdown there are plenty of anglers who are keen to head out trout fishing to stretch their legs, clear their heads and gather…

  • Southland
  • 30/08/2021
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Rowan Oreti Brown
Reel Life April 2021

Drift diving resultsFish & Game staff conducted drift dives on the upper Mataura, upper Oreti and lower Mararoa rivers during the month of March with some mixed results.

  • Southland
  • 15/04/2021
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Rowan Eglinton Rainbow enhanced
Reel Life March 2021

Have you been to the backcountry yet?In a typical fishing season, many international anglers would be visiting Southland and they love to head into our backcountry and explore the fantastic…

  • Southland
  • 19/03/2021
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Makarewa trout nice colours
Reel Life February 2021

A River For Beginner AnglersOver the last few months, as rangers have been out talking with anglers, they have noticed lots of new anglers having a go at trout fishing.

  • Southland
  • 17/02/2021
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My Movie 1 1
Reel Life January 2021

Where do trout live?The answer to this question is fairly obvious. . .

  • Southland
  • 20/01/2021
  • Richie Cosgrove
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