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Winter Egg Patterns for Fly Fishing

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Winter Egg Patterns for Fly Fishing

Winter Egg Patterns for Fly Fishing

As the winter chill sets in and the days grow shorter, anglers eagerly anticipate the opportunity to pursue trout in coldwater conditions. With the...

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The Inshore Flats Project - Be part of something that matters. Help save QLD’s world-class flats fishery.

The Inshore Flats Project - Be part of something that matters. Help save QLD’s world-class flats fishery.

Sign the petition. Our flyfishing friends in QLD need your help. The QLD Government is trialling “tunnel nets” as new commercial fishing gear in...

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Winter Fly Fishing in Taupō: How to Have Your Best Day on the Water | Rob Vaz

Winter Fly Fishing in Taupō: How to Have Your Best Day on the Water | Rob Vaz

After a busy summer season guiding, I made a few mental notes about the common troubleshooting points that kept coming up with clients heading into...

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Casey Pfeiffer Fly Fishing Australia
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Getting Started In Euro Nymphing | Lubin Pfeiffer

Lubin Pfeiffer has put together an excellent starting point for anyone interested in getting into euro nymphing.

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Primal MEGA CCC Fly Rod | Pro Review
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Primal MEGA CCC Fly Rod | Pro Review

Kapow! Tom Clancy test bends the Primal Mega CCC on some Cod and Geets and finds a lot to like.

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Primal RAW & MEGA CCC Fly Rods Review | Yoshi Nakagawa
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Primal RAW & MEGA CCC Fly Rods Review | Yoshi Nakagawa

Yoshi gives us his thoughts on the top–shelf freshwater and saltwater options from Primal.

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Guide Profile – Kiyoshi “Yoshi” Nakagawa from Hunting & Fishing Northshore

Guide Profile – Kiyoshi “Yoshi” Nakagawa from Hunting & Fishing Northshore

We had a quick chat to the most awesome Yoshi Nakagawa about fly fishing in New Zealand.

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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

When it comes to fishing, landing monster trout from the Twizel Canals has all sorts of hearsay and conjecture. Whether you are for it or against i...

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The Guide To Fishing The Tongariro River
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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo

The iconic Tongariro river is the quintessential fly-fishing river. Combined with its raw beauty and desirable characteristics it just keeps callin...

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Five Tips For Fly Casting
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Learn how to cast a fly rod

With a little bit of practice and keeping these five key fly casting essentials in mind, you'll be hitting the other bank with the tightest of loop...

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