Rainbow and Brown trout were introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800’s and just like every other introduced species have thrived since their arrival.

New Zealand in my eyes is the ultimate paradise and when those first fish got released into our waterways at that time, i’m pretty sure they thought it was heaven!!

We have the most pristine rivers and lakes in the world, but we also have a number of rivers around the country that are not what they used to be.

This makes the places we go even more special..

Healthy Rainbow Trout, about 8lb

Pristine water, 100%

Nice brown about 7lb caught on a blow fly, lake edge cruiser.

The Release...

Healthy young stock, catch you again maybe..

Photo and release

These are a few of the culprits that keep us going back for more, we like to promote catch and rease especially in our Backcountry rivers. Our local lakes hold great numbers of healthy fish as well and its from these places that we will keep the odd fish for the smoker yum yum…