Angler Andrew Harding–a.k.a. troutboynz–made a day trip into the stunning, lower North Island backcountry with his pal Dan Thomas and got more than he bargained for. Although the forecast called . . .
Read MoreVideo: Rain or Shine in New Zealand
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Classic Photos and Essay: A Trip to Remember on New Zealand’s South Island
Written by: Chris Budro
Chris Budro with his first New Zealand trout, caught on a windy day.
Photo by Hannah Perkins
For years, New Zealand has been a dream for me. Mouth-watering mountain views, bright turquoise glacial lakes, more trails and adrenaline rushes than you could ever imagine, and most. . .
Read MoreVideo: Finding Clear-Water Trout in Murky Conditions
Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing in Alberta, have produced another episode in their “The Bank” series of instructional videos. Here’s Dave’s description: . . .
Read MoreVideo: “End of a Chapter” in New Zealand
For the past couple years, Traveltruly’s Matt Butler has put together a year-end video highlighting some of his fishing adventures as a guide on New Zealand’s South Island. This one is fun, . . .
Read MoreVideo: Small-Stream Trout on the South Island
Check out this great, short video from Dawn Till Dusk, about a trip into the backcountry of New Zealand’s South Island to chase brown trout in the sweetest meadow stream you’ve ever . . .
Read MoreVideo and Photos: An Epic Small-Stream Battle
After a tough battle that requires serious concentration, Amelia was all smiles.
Photo by Dave Jensen
The day started with a five-hour drive down island and a stop to stock up on supplies before made our way to a piece of water to fish. We have a tendency to pack our days full. Every year . . .
Read MoreVideo and Photos: A Father-Son Trip to New Zealand
Written by: Alberto Rey
Diego Rey shows off a gorgeous South Island brown trout.
Photos by Alberto Rey
My 16-year-old son, Diego, and I arrived on New Zealand’s South Island in late November, which is the equivalent to our spring. It was one of those rare circumstances when everyone said that . . .
Read MoreVideo: Welcome Back to New Zealand!
Every year, we try our best to get to New Zealand. For 11 years running, we’ve done just that. Travel is long: from Alberta, we take a cab, a bus, and three connecting flights, followed by pick-up in . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: Quiet Beauty on a New Zealand Stream
We live for those intimate moments. The obvious point in saying that is the intimacy of some of the video we share. The subtle part of the statement is the word moments. You don’t just. . .
Read MoreVideo: A Year of Trout Fishing in New Zealand
In anticipation of the upcoming trout season in New Zealand (which doesn’t open until October 1), Traveltruly’s Matt Butler has put together a cool video” to reflect on what was a great 2016/17.”
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