Reel Life

Otago

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Reel Life January 2024

Above: Lucas Rae (right) reeled in this land-locked salmon while fishing with the family (Justine, Amelia, Kieran and Steve) on Lake Hāwea over the Christmas holidays.

  • Otago
  • 19/01/2024
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Reel Life December 2023

Above right: Visiting angler Charles Rangeley-Wilson with a brown trout caught in the lower Clutha/Mata-Au this month.

  • Otago
  • 21/12/2023
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Reel Life November 2023

ReWild yourself this summerHundreds of rivers, streams and lakes in Otago are just waiting for you this summer. Get out in nature, unwind, and reconnect. ReWild yourself!

  • Otago
  • 22/11/2023
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Reel Life October 2023

Above Right: Tim Dunn with a feisty Lake Wānaka brown caught on an olive fuzzy wuzzy.

  • Otago
  • 19/10/2023
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Reel Life September 2023

Above right: Scale up your tactics in dirty water with dark, heavily-weighted streamers or lures.   The final countdownThe wait is almost over.

  • Otago
  • 18/09/2023
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Reel Life April 2023

That’s a wrapWelcome to the final edition of Reel Life for the 2022/23 fishing season. We hope you’ve had a great season.

  • Otago
  • 19/04/2023
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Reel Life March 2023

The next few weeks offer some of the best fishing of the year. Shorter days, longer shadows and dewy mornings - the seasons are changing.

  • Otago
  • 15/03/2023
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Reel Life February 2023

Autumn’s awesomeAutumn is usually an outstanding time of the year to be fishing in Otago. While the days are warm, overnight temperatures are dropping, and rivers are cooling.

  • Otago
  • 18/02/2023
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Reel Life January 2023

Summer sizzlingThe Christmas-New Year holiday period did not disappoint many anglers looking to relax and reel in a catch. Start making your next fishing plans.

  • Otago
  • 24/01/2023
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Reel Life December 2022

Summer daysMake the most of the long days and warmer conditions this summer.

  • Otago
  • 12/12/2022
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