yeah I never turn my nose up with shreks - damn delicious - have had merinos of various ages and sex all pretty good - good trick with those daggy ones - cut from back leg hocks to base of tail...
Liked On: 14-09-2022, 04:23 PM
Moa Hunter yeh that's why I reckon a 5wt. If you end up doing missions to the Tongariro then you'll probably end up with an 8wt as well. As light as rod as you can get away with I reckon for dry fly...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:20 PM
With some high grade 'punchy' rods guys are fishing a six weight line on a five weight rod. Not all lines and not all rods are equal or match. A high grade 5wt is better at playing and casting than...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:20 PM
Spoke to my sister about this yesterday. She is on the Shimano pro team, works for Southern Alps outdoors and does some guiding on the canals and rivers surrounding Twizel, basically freshwater...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:19 PM
Something to consider is the 'beginner package deals' from top manufacturers like 'Sage'. Seems like they bring out a new fantastic rod and a few years later when this model is superseded it becomes...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:19 PM
Hi Inder, I have a couple of fly rods I bought second hand on TradeMe from a fly fisherwoman who was hanging up her waders. They have had five fifths of fuck all use since I've had them, which is...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:18 PM
Im with chainsaw on this - if I only had one rod it would be a 6 weight. After 35 years guiding, I think the number of 6 weight rods that clients have used or bought to NZ would be well over 60%, all...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 01:17 PM
Don't agree with any of it but that aside. I can see a gap in the process that when you do the initial submission of information or when changing address you must provide the capacity of your...
Liked On: 01-09-2022, 10:50 AM
It is what it is, so I am going to try be as constructive as possible. The first statement they make - " The inclusion of licence holders’ personal and licence details in the Firearms Registry...
Liked On: 01-09-2022, 10:48 AM
Best mate and I. His Stepson (25), My Son in Law (30). The lads are good mates and our families have all have been camping, tramping and 4wding together for years. I have known Mates son since he...
Liked On: 01-09-2022, 12:13 AM
This list helped me when i was starting out. Still carry similar gear now, its a great place to start. FishnHunt - New Zealands Famous Hunting and Fishing Forum Since 1995 - NIMRODS pack contents...
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 07:10 PM
Either buy or rent a PLB. if you arent used to using maps or being well away from people having a "help I'm injured/ lost, please come get me" button is literally a lifesaver
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 07:09 PM
In a small water proof seal lock plastic bag carry a new cigarette lighter and some pieces of car / bike inner tube - if you are caught out overnight in cold weather a fire is the difference between...
Liked On: 31-08-2022, 07:09 PM
The hunt with my 6yo was more like a mobile snack fest. The attention span just isnt there yet. So I just let her call the shots with a little bit of advise like ‘ shall we have a look over that...
Liked On: 30-08-2022, 06:56 PM
Yep i did this with my kids when i first took them up the hills. We were walking along in the middle of the bush and i said to my daughter (about 5 then) how would you like a hot choc/fluffy, she...
Liked On: 30-08-2022, 06:56 PM