Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Fly Fishing, Lure Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Spin Fishing, Technical

LA LIGNE LATERALE – LE SIXIEME SENS DES POISSONS

LA LIGNE LATÉRALE – LE SIXIÈME SENS DES POISSONS Par Alan Bulmer Traduit de l’anglais par Rémi Lesmerises Image principale: Sullivan D’Anlou Comme les humains, la plupart des poissons osseux appréhendent le monde qui les entoure à l’aide des cinq sens communs, soit la vue, l’ouïe, le toucher, l’odorat et le goût. Toutefois, ils ont un sixième sens qui nous est inconnu, retrouvé dans une … Continue reading LA LIGNE LATERALE – LE SIXIEME SENS DES POISSONS

alanbulmerJanuary 17, 2017January 18, 2017Leave a comment

Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Fly Fishing, Trip Report

TONGARIRO MEMORIES

The Tongariro River rises in the central volcanic plateau of the North Island of New Zealand and wends it way in a roughly northerly direction through the township of Turangi to eventually enter Lake Taupo near Tokaanu. It is easily the largest and most important spawning river in the Lake Taupo fishing region. Ever since Zane Grey fished the river and immortalised it in his book “Tales of the Angler’s … Continue reading TONGARIRO MEMORIES

alanbulmerAugust 15, 2016April 22, 20191 Comment

Fishing History, Tackle, Techniques

THE LEDGER RIG JIG

Ivan Bulmer, Alan’s late father, was a bait fishing expert. He lived in Whangamata and used to help out as “boat boy” on many of the charter vessels based there, especially MV Te Ra and Astraea. Most weeks he would help out on two or three charters and over the summer he’d be on board one of the boats almost daily. It certainly kept … Continue reading THE LEDGER RIG JIG

alanbulmerJanuary 13, 2016January 13, 2016Leave a comment

Alan Bulmer, Fish Species, Fishing History, Lure Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Tackle, Techniques

FLOUNDER ON A BAITED SPOON

Text: Alan Bulmer Lead Image: Sport Fishing magazine Flounder are present in many estuaries worldwide and NZ is no exception. In NZ very few people try to catch flounder using a rod and reel, preferring instead to target them with a spear, drag or set net. While flounder may not be renowned for their fighting qualities, they are delectable on the plate and definitely worth … Continue reading FLOUNDER ON A BAITED SPOON

alanbulmerDecember 8, 2015April 22, 201910 Comments

Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Lure Fishing, Spin Fishing, Tackle, Techniques

FLY FISHING’S DIRTY SECRET?

Recently I wrote about an innovative Scotsman, Alexander Wanless, and how he pioneered fly fishing with spinning tackle. If you want to revisit this article then click on:- https://activeanglingnz.com/2014/06/11/alexander-wanless-spin-fishing-innovator/ Essentially Wanless figured out how to use ultra light spinning tackle to deliver dry and wet flies large distances. His method equalled the Spey cast in efficacy and was much easier to learn and use. It allowed him … Continue reading FLY FISHING’S DIRTY SECRET?

alanbulmerNovember 2, 2015July 9, 20162 Comments

Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Fly Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Tackle, Techniques

FREDERIC HALFORD – THE HIGH PRIEST OF DRY FLY PURISM

Recently I’ve been reading some articles written by Tony Hayter about the high priest of dry fly purism, Frederic Halford. The following passage in particular piqued my interest. “Once upon a time there was a Jewish businessman called Fred Hyam. He made his pile, as did many others, from the “rag trade”. He worked hard, and in his spare time fished the Thames for bream, barbel … Continue reading FREDERIC HALFORD – THE HIGH PRIEST OF DRY FLY PURISM

alanbulmerOctober 25, 2015April 11, 20162 Comments

Alan Bulmer, Blogs, Fish Species, Fishing History, Saltwater Fishing, Spin Fishing, Surfcasting, Techniques

BAIT – THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Let me say from the outset that this article is not intended to denigrate those who use bait to catch fish in any way. It is a time honoured, effective and legal way to fish and I have the utmost respect for those fishermen who can seemingly catch fish at will using bait. The aim of the article is to show just how much bait … Continue reading BAIT – THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

paulsmithOctober 7, 2015October 4, 20193 Comments

Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Fly Fishing

GEM SKUES – THE MAN OF THE NYMPH

I’ve just finished reading a fascinating biography by Tony Hayter entitled “GEM Skues – The Man of the Nymph” (ISBN 978-0-7198-1058-9). Most of you that fish with a nymph would probably have heard of George Edward MacKenzie Skues and how he almost single handedly developed the technique of below-surface fly fishing for sighted trout with nymphs. Such is his legacy. This excellent book is crammed … Continue reading GEM SKUES – THE MAN OF THE NYMPH

paulsmithAugust 4, 2014December 18, 2015Leave a comment

Alan Bulmer, Fishing History, Lure Fishing

ALEXANDER WANLESS – FLY FISHING INNOVATOR

Most fly fishermen would have heard of G.E.M. Skues and F.M. Halford. Skues is best known for his pioneering work in developing the art of fishing with a sunken fly (nymph) and Halford as the self- appointed high priest of dry fly fishing. The public battles between the two are legendary. However spin (or threadline) fishing had a pioneer equal in stature whose contributions seem … Continue reading ALEXANDER WANLESS – FLY FISHING INNOVATOR

paulsmithJune 11, 2014December 18, 20155 Comments

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