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How to Books - How to Fish in New Zealand
Stalking Trout - Les Hill & Graeme Marshall
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The first great book about modern fly fishing in New Zealand, The definitive guide to fly fishing in New Zealand, every serious fly fisher should have this book. - Mike

"Fishing to sighted trout is surely one of the most exciting and satisfying ways of trout fishing known to man. Even when everything seems perfect – the fly presentation, the cast, who can tell if the trout will accept the offering, or ignore is. This fascinating book sets out to clarify some of the mysteries of trout fishing. It provides practical advice both novice and expert can turn to their advantage, and it demonstrates in diagrammatic and pictorial form when and how to get the extra edge against the most worthy of adversaries, the trout."

 

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Catching Trout - Les Hill & Graeme Marshall
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Companion volume to Stalking Trout, the bible of fly fishing in New Zealand - Mike

"The essence of the message in this book is simple. When an angler decides to pursue fly fishing, the advice of others should be sought. Others can help in the purchase of gear, rods, reels etc, or in the wise choice of flies or nymphs. Others can lead the novice up the river and point out feeding fish – in fact they can do everything up to that point. But from the moment a feeding fish is discovered until it is in the net, the angler is on their own. He must approach the fish himself, cast the fly, induce the take, effect a strike, fight the fish, net it and, we hope, release it.
There are books on tying flies, casting, construction of gear, where to go and so on, Repeating all that in this book would be of little value. The aim here has been to concentrate on just one aspect of angling – that is the act of capture from the time a fish has been spotted.
Through this book the authors hope to assist anglers, novices in particular, to identify and solve some of their difficulties but also increase their sensitivity to the often under-estimated adversary, the trout.."

 

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Brown Trout Heaven  - Zane Murfin - Graeme Marshall - Rob and Jane Bowler
  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Shoal Bay Press; (December 12, 2000)
  • ISBN: 0908704968

Rated 5 stars on Amazon.com, a great introduction to modern fly fishing techniques from one of the South Islands premier fishing guides Zane Murfin. - Mike

"New Zealand's South Island ... brown trout heaven indeed - and this is your passport to it.

Here you will find comprehensive advice on how to enjoy the unique qualities of the brown trout fishery in the South Island. The authors, all experienced anglers, survey the waters region by region, and offer sound advice on entomology and imitations, stalking trout and - most important of all - specific advice on South Island fishing methods and strategies.

There are also useful chapters on fishing equipment, angling etiquette, gaining access to the best waters, conservation issues, employing fishing guides, and some general travel and accommodation information for visitors from abroad.

All this is illustrated with nearly 200 brilliant full-color photographs throughout. Brown Trout Heaven will become the bible for all those who wish to fish for trout in the South Island."

 

 
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