Reel Life
Southland
Southland Reel Life December 2018
What lure should I use?It's a question I get asked frequently by anglers who are new to spin fishing and want to increase their chances of success.
- Southland
- 19/12/2018
Southland Reel Life November 2018
It's time to target tidal troutFrom now, right through summer, is a great time to target those trout which inhabit the estuaries and tidal reaches of Southland’s main rivers.
- Southland
- 27/11/2018
Southland Reel Life October 2018
Labour Weekend fishing competitions - a great sucess!With the great weather over Labour Weekend came some superb fishing.
- Southland
- 29/10/2018
Southland Reel Life September 2018
Small Southland streams – perfect early season fishingSouthland is blessed with some great small stream fisheries - the likes of the Orauea, Mokoreta, Mimihau, Otamita, Waimea and Hedgehope to name…
- Southland
- 27/09/2018
Southland Reel Life August 2018
Last winter fishing – get adventurousNow's the time to venture out of your armchair and over to the lower reaches of our rivers to catch a winter trout.
- Southland
- 30/08/2018
Reel Life May 2018
We’ve got a simple message as May rolls into June and the start of winter…there is still some terrific fishing out there! The temperatures may be falling but in many parts…
- Southland
- 23/05/2018
Southland Reel Life April 2018
Targeting Southland rainbowsThe tail end of the fishing season, April and May, is an ideal time to target Southland rainbows.
- Southland
- 30/04/2018
Southland Reel Life March 2018
'Great fishing' easy to findSouthland river levels have been variable this month with high flows occurring earlier in March.
- Southland
- 27/03/2018
Southland Reel Life February 2018
Southland drift dives - numbers look good!This month the Southland region finally experienced a good dumping of rain that raised the rivers enough for Fish & Game staff to conduct…
- Southland
- 27/02/2018
Southland Reel Life January 2018
Mastering the Mavora LakesOver summer, the Mavora Lakes are a popular camping destination for both local Southlanders and visiting anglers.
- Southland
- 30/01/2018