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W2 Finn Harding chasing sea run trout in the lower reaches of the Hutt River Andrew Harding
Wellington Reel Life September 2018

Getting set up for the seasonRight: Finn Harding chasing sea run trout in the lower reaches of the Hutt River (Photo Andrew Harding).

  • Wellington
  • 27/09/2018
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Wellington Reel Life August 2018

Season shaping up nicelyThere'll be plenty of cracker fish like this around come Opening Day (Photo Hamish Carnachan) The mild winter and lack of significant floods has set the season up…

  • Wellington
  • 30/08/2018
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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…

  • Wellington
  • 23/05/2018
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Wellington Reel Life April 2018

No report Back Reel Life.

  • Wellington
  • 30/04/2018
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Wellington Reel Life March 2018

No report this month. Back to Reel Life.

  • Wellington
  • 27/03/2018
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Wellington Reel Life February 2018

Angling prime timeCicada success for Andrew Harding. More crazy weather has impacted the country but the Wellington region has missed the worst of Cyclone Gita.

  • Wellington
  • 27/02/2018
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W4 A Wairarapa brown in great condition early season how much bigger will this fish get Andrew Harding
Wellington Reel Life January 2018

Terrestrial action aplentyThe hottest time in the angling calendar is upon us…and we’re not talking temperatures.

  • Wellington
  • 30/01/2018
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Will Spry column for Reel Life September 2017

The first signs of spring are starting to show up in the high country, with blossoms budding, daffodils springing up and a few insects starting to move around.

  • Wellington
  • 21/09/2017
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Wellington Reel Life Feb 2017

Better Late Than NeverFinally some settled weather has arrived, and those who have made the most of it have found some exceptional fishing on offer.

  • Wellington
  • 1/03/2017
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Wellington Reel Life Jan 2017

Pick your timingSpring and now 'summer' continue to be a real mixed bag when it comes to weather and fishing prospects.

  • Wellington
  • 23/01/2017
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