Zane Grey, Author and Game Fisherman

Zane Grey, celebrated American author, gentleman, sportsman and conservationist traveled to New Zealand in 1926 and 1927 to fish the salt waters of the Bay of Islands and the fresh waters of Lake Taupo and its tributaries.

His book 'Tales of The Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand' was written during his first visit. This publication provides a detailed account of his fishing of the waters of the Bay of Islands from the base which he set up at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island.

Following his departure, and with his knowledge and blessing, the Zane Grey Sporting Club was established, in whose name a lease of Otehei Bay was taken in 1927 and which lease continues to the present day with the name 'Otehei Bay Resort'.

The 'Tales from a Fisherman's Log' is an account of his second visit, when he was accompanied by his brother and son and traveled on his own schooner, the "Fisherman".

These tales are an exhilarating read and early editions are very collectable.

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