...... to the July edition of Reel Life.

Although actual  fishing is at its quietest in the depths of a cold and wet winter, there is plenty going on behind the scenes.

In this issue you can read the full text of NZ Council Chairman Rob Roney’s speech to Federated Farmers which had the theme Developing a Sustainable relationship.

We also bring you an update on Didymo and the latest Biosecurity NZ position statement regarding this invasive algae.

Regular columnist Hugh Creasy ponders over the lives of birds in the context of human and climatic factors in At the End are the Rainbows.

Around the regions,  a weather-bombed Northland reports encouraging signs for trout fishing folk with some prime fat fish being caught.

Auckland Waikato highlights regional winter fishing opportunities, reports a suspicious trout kill and announces an end-of-august fishing competition.

North Canterbury are requesting that anglers complete 06/07 Angler Diaries in order to help gain information which will assist in the  future management and protection of Canterbury’s rivers and lakes.

Otago reports an isolated incident of stream damage by wintering stock and highlights the need for waterway fencing in such situations.

In Southland things are quiet ahead but are predicted to get better towards the end of August when the whitebait season gets under way.

Despite the relative lack of fishing at this time of year, a few of our regular report contributors have managed to find themselves some action and you can check your local region via the menu to the left.

Winter well!

Jerry

Jerry Flay
Editor, Reel Life
reellife@inbox.net.nz