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Manic Fly Collection - Saltwater | Review by Thomas Clancy

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Manic Fly Collection - Saltwater | Review by Thomas Clancy

Manic Fly Collection - Saltwater | Review by Thomas Clancy

I’ve always been one to tie my own flies rather than buy them commercially. However, sometimes I just don’t have the time or the materials to sit d...

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Fish It Well - Micah Adams, Fly Fisherman

Fish It Well - Micah Adams, Fly Fisherman

In association with Simms Fishing Products, we sat down with Aussie legend, Micah Adams. Micah Adams has made a living out of writing for the Austr...

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New Primal RAW and MEGA CCC | Review by Yoshi Nakagawa
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New Primal RAW and MEGA CCC | Review by Yoshi Nakagawa

The Primal RAW and its saltwater brother the Primal MEGA were the original two series for the Primal brand which launched in 2018. Since its introd...

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New Airflo Bandit Fly Fishing Line | Review by Andrew Harding

New Airflo Bandit Fly Fishing Line | Review by Andrew Harding

What Makes the new Airflo Bandit Ridge 2.0 Fly Fishing Line So Special? Looking back through my images on a New Zealand typical angling season, the...

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Bandit Fly Line Review
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New Airflo Bandit Fly Fishing Line | Review

The original Airflo Bandit taper created a cult following with NZ anglers, it’s unique camo tip design took the classic olive coloured line to a ne...

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Simms Gore-Tex Waders
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What Makes Simms Gore-Tex Waders & Jackets So Great?

A good pair of Gore-Tex waders really are the year round fly fishing tool for those that appreciate having the option up their sleeves.

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2023 Simms Freestone Wader & Boot Review | Mike Davis

2023 Simms Freestone Wader & Boot Review | Mike Davis

Mike Davis, owner at Hunting & Fishing Rotorua, send us this review on the new 2023 Freestone Waders. 

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Are you ready for winter fly fishing?

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Three Tips for Winter fly fishing in busy water

This is the time of year when things get quite busy down in the Taupo region.

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Taupo Euro Nymphing | A How To Euro Nymph with Ollie Bassett

Taupo Euro Nymphing | A How To Euro Nymph with Ollie Bassett

Euro nymphing is fast becoming one of the most popular techniques for fly fishing in New Zealand & Australia

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Winter Fly Fishing On The Tongariro
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Winter Fly Fishing Tips From The Pro's In The Know

It’s that time of the year again and by all accounts its shaping up to be another epic winter run.

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