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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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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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Reel Life December 2020

10 Quickfire Summer Break Fishing TipsTip 1 – Target the tidal areas The tidal areas of our main rivers are currently fishing very well.

  • Southland
  • 16/12/2020
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Backwater brown from mid Oreti Saleyard Road
Reel Life November 2020

Explore the Mid-Oreti this monthThe mid-reaches of the Oreti River between Benmore and Castle Rock is a fantastic stretch of river and one of my personal favourites.

  • Southland
  • 17/11/2020
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Bait fishing lower Oreti Oct 2020
Reel Life October 2020

Early season updateDuring the first week of the season, some Southland rivers were a bit too high for fishing.

  • Southland
  • 20/10/2020
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Erin Mokoreta fishing 2
Reel Life September 2020

It's time to go trout fishing!The 20/21 sports fishing season is almost upon us and this season is not one to be missed.

  • Southland
  • 18/09/2020
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Reel Life August 2020

The new fishing season is only five weekends away and your new season fishing licence will unlock the full fishing potential of New Zealand for you to explore.

  • Southland
  • 28/08/2020
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Home made mouse lure Erin Grebe
Reel Life February 2020

Mouse Fishing - make your own mouse lureFishing at night with mouse lures continues to be highly effective in many areas around Southland where beech forest is present – Lake…

  • Southland
  • 4/02/2020
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Jacob fishing picnic 1
Southland Reel Life January 2020

Have a "fishing picnic"We have finally received some nice weather from the ‘weather gods’ and now is a perfect time to get the kids and grandkids out fishing.

  • Southland
  • 20/01/2020
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