Exploring the relationship between trout fishing and wellbeing: insights from Aotearoa New Zealand trout anglers

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Table 1. Pseudonyms and characteristics of interview participants.

Name	Gender	Age group	Duration of typical trout fishing trip	Typical angling environments	Participation rate*	Primary angling method
Emma	Female	25–30	2–3h	Rural rivers, lakes	15 days per season	Spin Shore-based
Ralph	Male	45–50	3–4h	Rural rivers	23 days per season	Spin Shore and non – motorised boat
Tasman	Male	20–25	2h	Rural rivers	8 days per season	Spin Shore-based
Pat	Male	40–45	6–8h	Remote rivers	23 days per season	Fly Shore-based
Ross	Male	50–55	3–4h	Rural rivers	25 days per season	Spin Shore and non-motorised boat
David	Male	50–55	2h	Rural rivers	30 days per season	Fly Shore-based
Hazel	Female	55–60	1–3h	Rural rivers, lakes	40 days per season	Spin Motorised boat
James	Male	50–55	NA	Rural rivers	15 days per season	Spin Shore-based
Terry	Male	65–70	8h	Rural rivers, remote rivers, lakes	75 days per season	Fly Shore-based

*Fishing season length 1 October–30 April.