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Large Makarewa trout veltic 2
Reel Life November 2022

OLDIES BUT GOODIESIn last month’s edition of Reel Life, I wrote about soft baits and how they have become increasingly popular amongst trout anglers and have revolutionised spinning fishing for…

  • Southland
  • 16/11/2022
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Rigging a soft bait how to
Reel Life October 2022

There’s no doubt about it, soft baits have certainly revolutionised spin fishing for trout.

  • Southland
  • 20/10/2022
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Blake spawning rainbow
Reel Life September 2022

It’s time to go trout fishing! The countdown is on! Just ten days to go until the start of the 2022/23 fishing season.

  • Southland
  • 15/09/2022
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Welcome to the first Reel Life issue of the 2022/23 fishing season

Opening day, Saturday, October 1, means we’ll be able to share the opening with family and friends and make a special weekend of the new fishing season.

  • Southland
  • 30/08/2022
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Perch lower Oreti rock wall2
Reel Life April 2022

PAIN AT THE PUMP - FISH LOCALIf you are anything like me, whenever you drive past a petrol station, your eyeballs will be bulging when you look at the fuel…

  • Southland
  • 22/03/2022
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Reel Life March 2022

Southland Region Summertime is terrestrial time It’s summertime so terrestrial insect activity is really starting to ramp up which can make for some great dry fly fishing action.

  • Southland
  • 22/02/2022
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New Blog Post

Reel Life February The wet summer we were promised has turned up big time this February with two cyclones passing by in two weeks, causing chaos throughout the country.

  • Southland
  • 21/02/2022
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Rowan fishing lower Waiau Rakatu
Reel Life February 2022

Five fantastic fishing access points – Waiau RiverThis month, we want to highlight the awesome fishing opportunities on the Waiau River and share with you five top access spots.

  • Southland
  • 12/01/2022
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Louisa fishing lower Oreti 1
Reel Life January 2022

10 SUMMER BREAK FISHING TIPSWith the summer break fast approaching, we thought we would provide anglers with ten quick fishing tips to make their holiday fishing trips more successful.

  • Southland
  • 8/12/2021
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Aparima trout bright soft bait 2
Reel Life December 2021

Five fantastic fishing access points – Aparima RiverAs mentioned in the last edition of Reel Life, we will be profiling some great access points on our major rivers with each…

  • Southland
  • 19/11/2021
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