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West Coast Reel Life September 2018
Get set for some exciting estuary fishingPrey fish numbers are increasing, trout are feeding well and improving in condition.
- West Coast
- 27/09/2018
West Coast Reel Life August 2018
Get in early on lowland riversA little known secret on the West Coast is that the lower reaches of the rivers fish the best early in the season.
- West Coast
- 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…
- West Coast
- 23/05/2018
West Coast Reel Life April 2018
Autumn brings‘challenge' for local anglersAutumn has served up some fickle weather for the West Coast this year, with regular rainfall and strong winds.
- West Coast
- 30/04/2018
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West Coast Reel Life March 2018
'Grab late season opportunities,' say F & G staffThe past month has seen an increase in wet weather events that have discoloured many of the region's coastal lowland rivers.
- West Coast
- 27/03/2018
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West Coast Reel Life February 2018
‘Best' fishing opportunities still to comeDespite a few rain events during February, in particular flooding from ex-cyclone Fehi, river conditions have been relatively good over the past month.
- West Coast
- 27/02/2018
West Coast Reel Life January 2018
Outstanding West Coast summer weather continuesAfter an abnormally long dry spell for the West Coast, we had a few days of heavy rain last week, then back to fine sunny…
- West Coast
- 30/01/2018