Here's my grandson with a deer in the Pohangina saddle (Ruahines) a couple of days ago. 289930 And here's me. 40 years ago. Deer in same spot, shot from the same place. (Ignore the extra pic on...
Liked On: 04-01-2026, 08:50 AM
Given the best will and access in the world recreational hunters will never be able to sustainably control deer numbers on private land, let alone public.
Liked On: 06-12-2025, 07:43 AM
Hey Fellas, Thought I'd post quick trip report as many of my learnings so far have been helped along from advice on here combined with boots on the ground. Big week on the tools last week but...
Liked On: 24-08-2025, 09:11 AM
All death is sad.im sure many others feel the same way I do about the taking of a life and give thanks to the animal for providing our family with sustenance. A hunter dies doing something he loved...
Liked On: 07-08-2025, 08:59 PM
I just talked a bit to my sister about this thread. She is big time into her fishing and is sponsored fly rods through G Loomis (Shimano) so runs some pretty top end rods, NRX+, Asquith, etc and she...
Liked On: 29-03-2025, 03:06 PM
The action refers to the stiffness of a rod. A med-slow action will load slower. Typically not many options now in modern rods are anything less than med-stiff. Your casting style will determine your...
Liked On: 29-03-2025, 03:04 PM
half way there you know where they sleep - you know you could speed up the process if you invested going out for the day with a really good guide - play dumb and really pick his brains - you may be...
Liked On: 29-03-2025, 12:32 PM
Yes, cost of fly lines these days are nuts. I own and happily use a couple of Barrio fly lines. Made in the UK. I'm not a good enough fly caster to be able to notice the difference between that and...
Liked On: 29-03-2025, 11:38 AM
The only time I use the drag on my fly reel is so I can strip lots of line off the reel quickly without it over spooling. For playing a fish, just the palm of your hand. A good quality line can...
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 08:25 PM
Unsure on how long you get, I do know that treating or cleaning it helps a fair bit though.
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 04:01 PM
Agree with comments so far. Although there is a huge potential to spend stupid money on a fly rod, even a pretty basic one will still serve you well enough. An average or junk flyline you can't fish...
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:45 PM
Yep I do exactly the same
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:16 PM
Reels, don’t need to be flash or expensive for fly fishing. It’s a device for holding fly line & preventing tangles. Having said that you can pick up some great deals on 2nd hand “expensive” reels on...
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 03:10 PM
I bought an AliExpress cheapie and it has proven to be much better than I thought it would be, for $60 plus GST. It is basically silent when retrieving and when line is stripped while the drag is...
Liked On: 28-03-2025, 02:45 PM
I bought a pair of canyons a few years back and they are very comfortable.I don't wear them all that much though,couple or 3 times a year.
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 05:50 PM