Fishing


News and articles relating to Fishing from around the Nelson region

For Cod's sake

D’Urville Island offers a great retreat for a few days in the outdoors – but where are all the glamour fish?
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Those were the days

Zane Mirfin reminisces and ponders about the changing world of the St. James Station
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Let there be light

With Winter having been officially ushered in on 1st June, it’s time to start anticipating those shorter days where there is more night than day.
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Catching the Slippery eel

The saying 'as slippery as an eel' can be applied to all manner of things or persons. Zane Mirfin delves into the dark world of these often maligned slimy creatures.
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The mystique and misbehaviour of Zane Grey

Zane Mirfin's article on his namesake the American Western author and fishing legend Zane Grey
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Mice, Rats & Rodents

Mouse feeders are often easy to identify, with wide thickset flanks, big full bellies with hard nugget-like chunks being able to be felt from the outside...
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When the Kahurangi Lion Roared

Outdoors people can have thousands of safe and enjoyable experiences in New Zealand, but things sometimes turn pear-shaped without warning.
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Shuttersport welcomes Zane Mirfin

Shuttersport are thrilled to welcome Zane Mirfin, head of Strike Adventure Fishing, and one of New Zealand’s best known fishing guides as a guest contributor.
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