News Release 28th September, 2007
Where to go Trout Fishing on Opening Day, 1st October
For many New Zealanders, the most important day of the year is the first of October. This is the day the long-awaited
trout fishing season begins on most New Zealand's rivers and lakes.
For weeks prior to this day big decisions are being made, with the most pressing being, where to fish on that
all-important first day of the new season. In the past the outcome was usually based on previous experience. But now, by
logging into the huge new website www.nzfishing.com, anglers can discover new waters prior to donning their waders at
5am on that special morning. On nzfishing.com literally hundreds of lakes and rivers throughout the country are
described from an angling perspective, complete with maps, the relevant regulations, and information about the type of
fishing to expect. And included in the news and reports is the latest information about didymo and how to stop it
spreading further.
Already many thousands of anglers log on to the site every week as they check the conditions on the waters they hope to
finish and use the site to explore potential new fishing areas. "nzfishing.com is a web site for anglers designed by
anglers", says Doug Stevens, the originator of the idea. "It is fast, easy to use and navigate and is the complete
resource about the fantastic fishing that can be found throughout the country", he added. The site gets rave reviews
from anglers, the latest being “the information you provide and way it can be accessed is brilliant…this site is a
dream."
From finding that small, secluded stream that holds some large elusive brown trout through to knowing where and when to
fish the more popular rivers such as the Tongariro, www.nzfishing.com is a complete angler's resource. "It is growing
rapidly", says Beverley Stevens, the web designer. "Just over six months ago nzfishing.com did not register in the top
50,000 on Google. Now for the most common searches about fishing in New Zealand, nzfishing.com comes at or near the
top".
Many businesses associated with the angling tourism industry have recognized the strength of being associated with
nzfishing.com, including top guides such as Tony Entwistle and Zane Mirfin at strikeAdventure, and fishing lodges such
as Anglers Retreat in the Taupo area. Now nzfishing.com is the one stop shop for all angling needs. Anyone planning a
trip can research the rivers according to the type of fishing they prefer, find accommodation in their price range and
in some areas even find restaurants that will cook their catch. "From knowing which flies work best on a particular
water, through to chartering a helicopter or booking a remote riverside bach or luxury fishing lodge, it is all there on
www.nzfishing.com", says Mr Stevens.
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- See www.nzfishing.com
- See feedback from visitors at http://www.nzfishing.com/Other/Feedback.htm
- See search ratings at http://www.nzfishing.com/Other/SearchRatings.htm
- See typical user profiles at http://www.nzfishing.com/Other/UserProfiles.htm