Reflections on over a decade of fly-fishing in Aotearoa—part travelogue, part meditation, part love letter to family members, friends, and moving water. If you are a Kiwi angler, have fished New Zealand, or are planning a trip to Aotearoa, this book is an absolute must-read!

Reviews

“In Wading in Jandals, Benny Sip has captured the dirt-bag essence of fly fishing in New Zealand. His writing is as fresh and ebullient as the wild streams he loves. The poems are thought-provoking, funny, irreverent and land on the reader like a perfectly placed dry fly. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in rivers and fly fishing. It’s also packed with wise words about life and family from someone who knows.” — Dougal Rillstone, Upstream on the Mataura

"Of the dozens of fishing writers I know, none love writing more than Benny Sip. Of the hundreds of fishermen I know, none hike harder or farther. Of my many friends, none gave me a hug in the pitch-dark before we’d ever formally met. That exuberance for writing, fishing, and living pours off these pages like the characteristically clear waters from the mountains of Aotearoa. It’s as joyous to read as it must have been to write." — Sam Lungren, A Fly Fishing Legend

“Ben reminds us that the most meaningful days on the water aren’t always measured by fish. They’re measured by perspective, people, the lessons we gather along the way, and the places that leave their mark on us. With honesty, humility, and a deep appreciation for the world around him, Ben has a way of making readers slow down and see things differently. Wading in Jandals is thoughtful, heartfelt, and unmistakably Benny Sip.” — April Vokey, Anchored Outdoors

“Half travel guidebook, half storytelling and poetry, Wading in Jandals is an absolute must-read if you are planning a fly fishing trip to New Zealand anytime in the near future.” — Backcountry Hut Review