History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies by Ian Whitelaw; Julie Spyropoulos (Illustrator)

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back two thousand years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting edge materials.From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries (there are mo re than 1,700 salmon fly patterns alone) these fifty have been chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves but also of fly fishing techniques--and of rods, lines, and reels. These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its modern origins on the chalk streams of southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the US, Europe, South America and the Antipodes, and now to every country in the world.Once limited to trout and salmon, fly-fishing techniques today are used to catch every fish species from minnows to marlin, in rivers, lakes and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. Filled with profiles of the key characters, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them, The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the exponential growth and diversification of this fascinating sport. ...Show more

Kiwi Surfcasting Guide by MacLeod A.

$27.99 NZD

$29.99 (6% off)

Category: Fishing

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Open Season An Angler's Life in New Zealand by Dave Witherow

$39.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

A charming collection of fishing stories drawn from over 30 years of persistent pursuit of the elusive trout. Dave Witherow is an angler: an adventurous, risk-taking, articulate, passionate angler. He's spent the best part of his life fishing the rivers of New Zealand. He's also a story teller of rare t alent. His stories are beautifully and hilariously imbued with the camaraderie of men, of fellow anglers, seeking a world away from domesticity and daily cares; 'getting away from it all' and finding their inner hunter-gatherers.Two-Pies, Kevin, Bubbles and others appear again and again, their characters and quirks masterfully portrayed - these are friends who for many years have fished some of the most remote areas of New Zealand. The author wore-out one small plane and built another in order to visit the more secluded river spots where one doesn't come across the 80 per cent of fishers, or the guides and the well-outfitted tourists disembarking a helicopter. His encounters and adventures are always highly entertaining, appealing and down-right hair-raising. Lyrical, erudite, ferociously astute, Witherow captures a New Zealand that few experience. Throughout, the penetrating, concise mind of the hunter, the grace of the fly-caster and the cool-headed approach to a river crossing are brilliantly balanced with the antics and utter joy of the author and his fishing mates. Open Season is the perfect book for the keen angler, the armchair traveller and the many tourists who venture to New Zealand just for the season. ...Show more

Spot X Freshwater NZ (Stickerd Stock)

$19.99 NZD

$39.99 (50% off)

Category: Fishing

Spot X Fishing Knowledge New Zealand by Mark Airey

$24.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

A factual reference book of important information from the top experts in the industry, written for all fisherman and boat owners giving expert tips on: 89 pages of Fishing & Boating How-to Tides throughout NZ from Dec 2011 to Feb 2013, 2 years (3 summers) Soft bait fishing with knots and rigs needed Shore fishing techniques and rigs Trolling, harling, spinning and flyfishing for trout Rope knots and splices Fishing Regulations Boat Ramps and Marinas Fishing / Boating Trip Log Fishing Knots & Rigs Essential Fishing knots & Rigs Baiting techniques Safe Boating  Weather Information Water safety VHF Channels Coastguards Harbour Masters On the water First Aid Eating your catch including recipes ...Show more

All Fishermen are Liars by John Gierach

$37.00 NZD

Category: Fishing

For John Gierach, fishing is always the answer-even when it's not clear what the question is. He's fished for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, bull trout in British Columbia, bonefish in Mexico, and pike in the Upper Midwest. He's even tried winter fly-fishing and braved the remote Alaskan wilderness . Through it all, he has nurtured his enduring love for the sport. In All Fisherman Are Liars, the ever-popular Gierach shares insights, musings, and countless stories from the profound to the funny to the downright absurd that he's collected over a lifetime of fishing. Traveling around North America, Gierach seeks out great fishing experiences with one goal in mind: to have a good time and maybe catch some fish. He talks about fashion in flies and fly-tying, about the mysteries of why certain flies work, and about the etiquette of fishing a popular spot. He reflects on how it feels to approach a new stream, acting nonchalant while experiencing intense excitement and anticipation. He also muses about fishing rods: "Although I own enough rods to build a picket fence around my property, I can sometimes be convinced that I need just one more." And though Gierach loses some fish along the way, he never loses his passion and sense of humour. Wry, contemplative, and as lively as ever, Gierach gives us a book as edifying as it is entertaining. All Fishermen Are Liars is a joy to read-and, as always, the next best thing to fishing itself. ...Show more

The New Zealand Grand Slam of Fishing: One Man & the Ultimate Top Ten Game-fish Challenge by Alain Jorion

$29.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

Alain Jorion is the first New Zealander to have captured the 'grand slam' of game fishing, comprising a top-class specimen of each of the big game fish -- the billfish slam of black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin, shortbilled spearfish and broadbill swordfish, and the tuna species (bluefin, yellowf in, bigeye, albacore and skipjack) -- all caught under strict criteria set out by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (formerly the Big Game Fishing Council). On the way to this incredible achievement, Alain has done a lot of fishing by anyone's standards. Starting as a youngster on the wharves at Petone in Wellington and on the odd trip to France with his French-born parents, then in Plimmerton on the Kapiti Coast and throughout his working life travelling as a wool buyer, he has fished just about all the waters around the country. He has had some amazing experiences and gleaned skills and a vast knowledge from many people in the process. ...Show more

Flycasting Skills: for Beginner and Expert by John Symonds

$29.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

With the help of expert casting instructors Symonds and Maher, you can now become a master of the flyrod. Whatever your present abilities, this book will leave you with the perfect casting skills for all situations. Flycasting, that key pre-requisite to all successful trout and salmon fishing, can be a stumbling block for many anglers. This clear, well-illustrated guidebook will show you, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: from basic Overhead cast to Double-handed Spey cast, and from the simple Roll cast to the flamboyant Snake cast, and many more. Packed with useful tips on: • which cast to use and when • how to improve your casting techniques • how to correct bad habits • latest casts from around the world • advice on best casting rods, reels and flylines This book will transform your casting skills whether you are a complete beginner or an already experienced flyfisher. ...Show more

The Salmon: The Extraordinary Story of the King of Fish by Michael Wigan

$57.00 NZD

Category: Fishing

A fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon. This beautiful book explores the natural history of this most mysterious of fishes. Michael Wigan explores the life cycle of the salmon, weaving his own experiences and stories into an evocative narrative. Crucially, he addresses the pressing matter of conservation issues and human management, which in the past has led to fast decreasing populations. History suggests it is the pressure of human development which has narrowed down the survival zone of the salmon, and the author questions whether we can go on altering natural systems and freshwater rivers in order to make space for human populations, and do so in sync with fish needs. In his unique and passionate voice, the author transports us to another world - his writing is beautifully evocative and his excitement for the salmon palpable throughout. ...Show more

How to Catch Fish and Where: the complete Kiwi beginner’s guide by Mike Rendle

$24.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

The indispensable guide to catching fish. After many revisions, the last several decades ago, New Zealand’s most loved fishing book is being completely rewritten for the twenty-first century. Techniques, technology and resource management have changed so much in that time, for example metal jigs and sof tbaits were unheard of, that every part of the book has been transformed. While aimed primarily at the new and developing fisherman, every angler, no matter their level of experience, will find something in this book to help them catch more fish. ...Show more

Become a Fly Fisher by Terry Lawton

$79.99 NZD

Category: Fishing

Become a Fly Fisher offers a unique approach to fly fishing for beginners. It guides the novice fly angler through every step, from buying tackle and equipment, to assembling it and then using it to successfully fish rivers and stillwaters. It will also help to demystify the sport without requiring read ers to have prior knowledge and without dumbing down or pretending that anglers should expect to catch a bucketful of fish every time they go fishing! This handy guide contains a wealth of essential, practical information in clear, bite-size chunks that are suitable for amateurs. For example, knots are introduced as and where they are needed as well as being gathered together in a separate chapter where they can be easily located. The skills you need to learn and develop are also explained in a friendly and easy-to-understand way that will help you develop confidence in your craft. Become a Fly Fisher is a clear and comprehensive guide to the basics that gives you everything you need to become more than just a fish catcher and to become a fly fisher, enjoying a relaxing day on the water, out in the country and away from your daily stresses. ...Show more

Why Trout Usually Win: The Guides' Book of Fishing Excuses by Graeme Marshall

$11.99 NZD

$39.99 (70% off)

Category: Fishing

From the author's introduction: After many hundreds of guiding days and hundreds more on my own account I have come to some tentative conclusions about brown trout, but if anything I'm still just as confused now as I was when I caught my first one over 40 years ago. Sure, I've refined the process somewh at and I'm much better equipped in all sorts of ways to experience success. But there are times when all my thousands of hours of experience and memories of mistakes made and lessons learned or ignored still fail to bring a fish to the net on any given day. I once guided an American woman who can claim some responsibility for this book. Lisa was a delightful client - a rare beast in a largely male dominated environment as she had worked as a fishing guide herself before marrying one of her clients. Because she had guided many days herself on a particularly challenging spring creek in the US she was totally understanding when the going was tough. One day we were really struggling and I was coming up with a number of different possibilities to help explain why the dour browns were not on song when she turned and commented, "Ya know something Graeme. You should write the guides' book of fishing excuses." Here it is at last. Thanks for the inspiration Lisa and thanks too for your input when the chips were down all those years ago. Some parts of the book are distinctly 'tongue in cheek' and light-hearted but experienced anglers will note, somewhat wryly, that a serious element underlies the jest. Some anglers may even find some solutions to many of the problems they have encountered. It is certainly to be hoped so. ...Show more