The Tichbornes introduce the world-class trout and salmon fisheries of New Zealand with paintings that evoke the spectacular scenery and illustrate the best local flies to lure the trophy fish. Here is a permanent record of their five-year odyssey in search of the best fishing places, and the fruit of their interviews with local experts on how to fish them. The patterns of favourite local lures and flies are given with each portrait, both in exquisite water-colours by Nancy Ticlihorne and in dressing tips from Bryan Tichborne.

Anglers' Paradise is compiled from a series of fly fishing calendars, originally, published between 1987 and 1991, which in themselves have become collectors' items. Here is a permanent record of the best of these in a book which will delight every fishing enthusiast.

In an introduction written especially for the book, Bryan Tichborne describes how Nancy and he set out in search of the best in fishing and the delights of people and places they visited. Their book is an invitation to contemplate or prepare for some great fishing trips throughout New Zealand. It will serve as a reminder, for visitors and New Zealanders alike, of the fine fishing and outdoor heritage of this country.