Publishers Blurb and NZ Fisherman Review
What You Will and Won't Find in This Book
Fishing Regulations in New Zealand
Why is Trout Fishing so Popular
Finding Trout - find where they lie
The Priorities - Where are the fish, How to Fish to them , What lure or fly to use.
Fishing Rivers:
Night Fishing: Introduction & Part 1
Learning to Cast - Basics
I did not include anything on how to cast in the book, but
have added this for beginning casters.
Ouch! Removing a hook quickly and painlessly.
Mentors & Revelations - Part 1
Mentors & Revelations - Part 2
To kill a trout or not - releasing trout the right way
If decide to kill a trout - do it the right way
Grip and Kill
The way a trout is held when taking a photo, (aka 'Grip and grin'), can easily turn into 'grip and kill' if the fish is not handled carefully and correctly.
The area above the pectoral fins, (the fins just behind and below the gills) contains the fish's heart and other organs; too much pressure applied to this area can lead to the fish's death.
For the full story on releasing fish with best chance of survival:
The Dance of the Desparates
One thing my Guide friends moan about their clients is what happens immediately a fish is hooked. You can see this time and time again, on the water or in videos.
The fish is hooked and immediately the angler raises arm, hand and rod to point vertically above his or her head.
Now what? There is going to be trouble right here in river city!
