New Zealand offers perhaps the best wilderness fishing to be had anywhere in the world, and in Classic Fly Fishing, 23 of our most outstanding rivers are profiled by an expert with more than 50 years' fishing experience. All have self-sustaining stocks of magnificent wild brown or rainbow trout and can yield trophy fish weighing over 4.5kg (10 lbs).

Renowned fly fishing author John Kent explains what is special about each river, how to access and fish it, and provides essential tips and advice. As New Zealand's pre-eminent fly fishing photographer, David Hallett's outstanding images put you right on the water. More of David's photography can be seen in the book Moods of New Zealand Fly Fishing.

The rivers featured are: North Island - Ruakituri, Mohaka, Tauranga-Taupo, Tongariro, Rangitikei, Ngaruroro and Rangitaiki. South Island - Motueka, Karamea, Wairau, Buller, Maruia, Grey, Rough, Tekapo, Ahuriri, Hunter, Greenstone, Lochy, Mataura, Oreti, Eglinton and Clinton.

Peter Storey's review in NZ Troutfisher 'I could wax lyrical about this book, but when all's said and done, whether you are the keenest collector of New Zealand troutfishing literature, the average Kiwi troutfisher, or simply someone trying to find a good present for an angler this year, John Kent's new book CLASSIC FLY FISHING is something you will need. It's well written in typical practical-anecdotal 'Kent' style, boldly supported by the work of one of this country's best troutfishing photographers, David Hallett, and published in classic 'sit on the table' hardback format by Craig Potton Publishing.'

Accolades

Winner of Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Lifestyle and Contemporary Culture Category 2004.