"The Trout Diaries will surely become a classic. Can’t recommend this book highly enough." --Rob Sloane, editor of FlyLife magazine

"The Trout Diaries is a trophy catch that will satisfy angler, adventurer and philosopher alike." --Kennedy Warne, founding editor of New Zealand Geographic

"Some of the greatest outdoor adventure stories to ever come out of New Zealand." --Jill Malcolm, author of At Home on the Road

A highly readable account of a year dedicated to fly fishing in New Zealand, with its highs and lows and intricacies and finesse of pursuing trout in that wild country

Each month, illustrated with fly sketches by Johnny Groome, covers aspects of fly fishing during that time of year

Includes reflections from the author's friends and clients, top professional guides, and trout scientists

Captivating and amusing anecdotes as well as useful technical information make it a true angler's companion, both literary and practical