Buying good-fitting breathable waders is a barrier to women taking up fly fishing. Once you’ve got a rod, reel and line, the next big decision is what to wear to keep warm and dry. If … Read more
As more women take up fly fishing, the availability of gear specifically designed for women is growing. But buying the perfect wading staff (also know as a wading pole) is still difficult. We’re not as … Read more
Spending a full day on the river, fly fishing, wading and walking, means this old girl’s legs get tired. So when I stop to change a fly, fix a tangle or have a snack, you’ll … Read more
As an older female angler, a wading staff is a great safety tool when walking the river or wading. A simple but effective way to attach a wading staff to my belt is with a … Read more
The vacation of a lifetime. That’s what you get when you have an RV journey in New Zealand, staying at the thousands of RV parks and campsites readily available. There are RV parks to suit … Read more
Mother’s Day is a celebration that recognizes each individual mother. Mother’s Day in New Zealand falls on the second Sunday of May, the exact date that the United States recognizes Mother’s Day. The dates for … Read more
Wading boot laces get put through a lot of hard work. As well as getting wet frequently, they are damaged while chafing against the boots’ eyelets as well as rocks and bushes. And then the … Read more
When it comes to storing a rod or traveling with a rod, size matters. But so does the type of fishing you do. Traditional fly fishing rods are generally between 8′ and 10′ long. In … Read more
Many people are under the impression that New Zealand is a tropical country because it is in the Pacific Ocean. That’s incorrect, but New Zealand does have some fantastic summer weather. New Zealand comprises two … Read more
Fancy a winter visit to New Zealand to ski and check out the fantastic winter scenery, but not sure when that is? Winter in New Zealand happens mid-year, officially from June to August. The first … Read more