The Trout Diaries: A Year of Fly-Fishing in New Zealand

For anyone who has dreamed of stalking large, wary brown trout in New Zealand’s gin-clear rivers, this is a book to get the imagination working! Derek Grzelewski devotes a year to exploring the highs, lows and intricacies of fly fishing in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful waters. Moving through the seasons, he shares memorable encounters with trout, secret fishing spots, challenging conditions and the discoveries that make pursuing wild fish so addictive. Along the way, we meet fishing companions, professional guides and trout scientists, while Grzelewski offers practical insights into fly selection, techniques, equipment, trout behaviour and the particular challenges of New Zealand fishing. Fly sketches, maps and superb photography bring the experience to life. But this is more than a guide to catching trout. It captures the adventure, companionship and wild beauty that make New Zealand such a coveted destination for travelling fly fishermen - and reminds us why these rivers draw anglers back again and again. Highly praised by fellow fishing writers, this book is a wonderful blend of practical knowledge, adventure and genuine fishing soul. An increasingly difficult title to find in South Africa. A beautiful addition to any serious fly fisher’s library, especially for those who dream of New Zealand’s legendary trout waters. Full-colour photographs, fly sketches and maps throughout. Very good condition. Softcover, 24cm x 17cm, 196 pages.