It seems this story needs a little filling - It was a dark and rainy Friday morning when Rushy arrived 3/4 hour early for the trip down from Auckland. Joining us in the vehicle was my son, hoping...
Liked On: 04-10-2022, 06:32 AM
I havnt tried it with spinning gear but my go to fly for wetlining rivers is the Rabbit. I use either orange or yellow body during the day, green going into dusk and then either red or black after...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 08:42 PM
I've been messing around with flies or very light jigs on spin gear with some success. There are more refined ways of doing it than a bubble float. Tungsten flies are heavy enough to cast with light...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 08:41 PM
Unfortunately I have had a open bolt close unintentionally so I use discretion when I am hunting- the situation is variable so my methods change to match. Rifle is normally carried empty chamber and...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 03:21 PM
Most of its pretty good. I'd just look on the remote huts page and use one of the trails they have cleared for tops access if you have a few days. Definitely don't assume any ridges are climbable or...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 03:19 PM
The call went out from Barefoot to embark on a pest eradication mission. The goal to drop at least thirty grass munchers. Six enthusiastic rifles responded and we RV’ed at the memorial monument half...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 03:16 PM
When Im hunting with someone and I hear the click of an action my hair stands on end. Even with people I totally trust. Choose who you hunt with wisely and with new people always have a conversation...
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 01:25 PM
This is what happens with an angry trout is hooked - giving the hook a workout - seems to happen early in the fishing season when fishing from a kayak. 206443 206444
Liked On: 03-10-2022, 01:08 PM
2145 Friday I get a txt message from micky-Duck - “Hook Bush Sunday…” — how could I say no, an outing with micky-Duck is always worth it! Hmm, it’s been a while, can I still make it up that track??...
Liked On: 02-10-2022, 08:05 PM
I went for a hunt in the rain yesterday. Started at 4pm in the drizzle and ended up being poured on from 7pm to 9pm. But it didn't dampen my spirits. After about an our of hunting a finally spied...
Liked On: 02-10-2022, 05:38 PM
Hey Guys Our Fiordland mission is finally here, with the FWF ballot opening again this month here is the release of last years mission into Wild Natives block, hope it gets you all frothing for...
Liked On: 01-10-2022, 06:31 PM
Hey Guys on Sunday there is a new Australian based hunting program on Duke called The Season. My sister is the producer so check it out. Trailer https://vimeo.com/595603534
Liked On: 01-10-2022, 06:48 AM
I just bought my first rifle, a Tikka T3X Lite in .308 Winchester. Chopped to 20 inches and threaded by DPT for one of their suppressors. I've mounted a Leupold VX3 4.5 - 14 x 40 with blued Tikka...
Liked On: 29-09-2022, 07:02 PM
I get fed pretty bloody well at work but it's good to get home to some fresh bluecod and gurnard. 206619 And some yearling red steaks. 206620
Liked On: 29-09-2022, 04:41 PM
Not dinner but....I have had my first crack at making jerky [emoji106] Veni cut into 5mm thick strips. Marinated in the fridge for 30odd hrs with cracked pepper, garlic and salt. Into the...
Liked On: 29-09-2022, 04:40 PM