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| Tongariro with Tim - 19 August 2008 |
| I fished yesterday morning with Tim Healy from Barry Greigs Sports in Turangi. Ok to be honest the fishing wasnt great but I really did enjoy spending some time on the water with a guy who knew what he was doing. more > |
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| Airflo Airlite Reels
- 06 August 2008 |
| At Manic one of our intensions was to build the Airflo brand to include other fly fishing products to start the ball rolling weve added three series of fly reels. The higher end series in the offering is the new machined aluminium Airlite reels. more > |
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| Airflo teams up with Gin Clears Film Festival - 06 August 2008 |
| Manic Tackle Project and Airflo are proud to anounce we have teamed up with Gin Clear Medias Annual Film Festival. more > |
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| Manic Launches New Airflo Nymph Taper to the Market - 24 June 2008 |
| After three months of trial by a number of New Zealands leading fly fishing experts Manic is releasing a new Ridge Line Nymph Taper to the market.The new line utilises Airflos Ridge Line technology which sits alongside the current Ridge whitewater and Ridge Presentation lines at the top of the Airflo range. The new Nymph taper is packed full of features including two welded loops Ridge technology and a specialist taper designed for handling big indicators and heavy nymphs.
The Nymph taper is available in an Optic Green colour which makes it perfect for big water nymphing on Rivers such as the Tongariro Tauranga Taupo and Mohaka. more > |
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| Manic Takes Over Airflo, C&F Design and Scott - 20 April 2008 |
| Manic Tackle Project has been announced the sole distributor for Airflo Fly Lines C and F Design and Scott fly rods for the New Zealand market. Airflos Sales Director Gareth Jones states weve been working  with Rene Vaz for over ten years now in various capacities and we are extremely excited to be involved in his latest endeavour Manic Tackle Project. The tackle industry requires specific knowledge and quite simply Rene Vaz gets it.Rene Vaz adds were very fortunate to have some great relationships around the world in the fishing industry and were glad to be dealing with three suppliers who all share the same views as us in terms of wanting to put back into the sport we love. more > |
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| Manic Tackle Project is Launched - 01 April 2008 |
| Rene and Susan Vaz are turning their dream into reality and helping get even more New Zealanders turned onto fishing. Their new business venture Manic Tackle Project is about getting high quality affordable fishing equipment into the hands of New Zealanders as well as a sophisticated online space for keen anglers to learn more share tips and hints and keep up to date with the industry. The business will focus on designing and distributing leading edge fishing tackle for expert anglers and for those wanting to learn more about the sport.Manic will mix product development with a strong commitment to developing the tackle market by creating a resource for new anglers in the form of online tutorials instructional and educational videos. Manics website is designed as a community base for anglers to give their feedback on product development and even product selection from suppliers.
Rene Vaz has an extensive knowledge of the industry having been the General Manager of New Zealands Composite Developments for six years. Rene is also a qualified casting instructor and ex New Zealand fly fishing representative. more > |
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The Airflo Ridgelines generate more line speed than any other lines on the market. There is nothing like them for casting big lines. Even into the wind with a couple of tungsten nymphs is a piece of cake.
Mike Davis, Rotorua Hunting and Fishing |
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C&F Design make the highest quality fly tying tools and accessories, I wouldn't use anything else. And once you've got those perfect flies, there is nothing better to put them in than one of C&F's fly boxes.
Kijoshi Nakagawa - Rod and Reel Newmarket, Auckland
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