We’d be lying if we said it wasn’t a pretty controversial topic. Last month, the team at Stormline carried out a survey to see what folk in the fishing industry thought about ‘hipster’ fishing fashion. Maybe you know what we’re talking about already. Think designer oilskins and chic water-proof braces. Strategic woolen hats. All the […]
Competition closed: It’s our 50th birthday this year and we want to celebrate with our loyal and valued customers. So we’re giving away a Stormline foul weather jacket. But you’ve got to earn it. And by ‘earn it’ – we mean show what you know about fish. Stormline wearers know their gear and they know their fish. […]
It’s nearly our 50th birthday and we’ll be beginning celebrations at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Europe’s largest agricultural event, this year held in Ireland. Stormline was founded by George McMillan in 1966 in Invercargill – a fishing town on the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island – and has been making foul weather […]
One of the greatest advantages of living and working in New Zealand is enjoying the incredible environment all around us. But if you’ve ever wanted to know the best local hiking routes, or just work out your location while out and about, then there’s a simple solution. Right now, there are plenty of great apps […]
We’re more than halfway through the New Zealand wet weather season. That means, for those of us in the farming industry, it’s not unreasonable to start getting a little fed up looking at overalls, jackets and anything oilskin related. But fear not. The season is coming to an end soon so – if you want […]
We’re halfway through calving season in the Kiwi farming industry. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever possible. If you’ve just moved to New Zealand, or you’re a seasonal worker, here are a few insights about working on a farm at this time of year. Your family, work and social […]
Members of the UK’s fishing industry feel they were unfairly portrayed and misled during and after the EU Referendum, according to new research from foul weather fishing gear manufacturer Stormline. The study, involving more than 700 people working in the UK fishing industry and the first to measure sentiment toward the mainstream media among fishing […]
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A study by Opinium, as reported by the Independent claims that 1.2 million people who voted Leave in the EU Referendum now regret their decision. That’s 3% of the total who voted Leave. So did we get all the information we deserved and did the media treat us fairly? [boombox widget=”quiz” id=”239132″ width=”100%” height=”auto”] Much has […]
It’s not always easy finding the right wet weather gear in Australia. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start caring for your work gear – especially if your current set up is starting to look a bit tired and worn. Like most of us, there’s a good chance you’ve been wearing the same pair of […]
It never hurts to be prepared for wet weather season when it comes to New Zealand fishing. We’ve written before about which waterproof materials work best for the marine industry. But what happens if you’re new to fishing general? Or have just settled into a new life in New Zealand? Well, we’ll let you in […]