Stories of the bohemian fly fishers of New Zealand.

The Trout Diaries contains a wealth of captivating and often amusing anecdotes as well as valuable information making it a true angler's companion, both literary and practical.

Where to go to find the best trout in New Zealand? For local and visiting anglers alike, the wide range of waters available can make the choice a difficult one. But New Zealand's Top Trout Fishing Waters has the answers. This new edition introduces the best of New Zealand's trout waters. It is packed full of up-to-date information about access, season, and bag limits. To make it easier for anglers to plan their itinerary, the authors have grouped fishing spots by region so that a range of rivers and lakes can be reached from a central location. The book also includes information about professional fishing guides and tackle shops, and local attractions for non-fishing days. Book jacket.

In the years since writing his second book, The Trout Bohemia, Derek Grzelewski has returned to guiding, sharing his passion and secrets for fly fishing with enthusiastic anglers from around the world. But his life is about to change when he is contacted by "a simple Colorado girl who just loves to fly fish." They strike up a long-distance relationship, and Jennifer soon flies out to New Zealand to join Derek for a season of fly fishing--an experience that will transform their approach to life and trout fishing forever. With Jennifer's fly fishing techniques best described as "punk rock," Derek has his work cut out for him, sharing with her his skills and techniques for successfully fishing New Zealand's waterways and landing that prize trout. Join Derek and Jennifer as they embark upon an angling adventure that takes them from the banks of the Cutha River in the South Island of New Zealand to the roaring rivers of Colorado. Filled with Derek's wry storytelling and expert advice and secret tips for fly fishing, this is a true tale of finding trout and love in New Zealand.

"Collection of my best non-fishing stories: climbing, cave diving, saving kakapo and kiwi, pioneering aviation and scuba diving for sunken treasures, epic journeys, ultra-running, lichens, avalanches, fire-fighting and more." -- author's web page.