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A Beginners Guide To Twizel Canals Fishing

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A Beginners Guide To Twizel Canals Fishing
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A Beginners Guide To Twizel Canals Fishing

Master Twizel & Tekapo canal fishing with our complete guide. Learn fly fishing, softbaiting, egg rolling & spinning techniques for trophy ...

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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide
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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

Ever wanted to chase 30lb rainbow trout on the McKenzie Hydro Canals? Yeah, we thought so. This is your no-BS, spot-by-spot guide to all 30 fishing...

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Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with Angus Line from Fly Fishing Outfitters

Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with Angus Line from Fly Fishing Outfitters

How did the obsession with chasing parrotfish on fly begin?  I would say that my obsession began through fly fishing on the flats of the mid-west...

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Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with filmmaker and Photographer Kurt Wilson

Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with filmmaker and Photographer Kurt Wilson

Tell us a bit about your work as a videographer; when did you first start making fishing films? I probably started making my videography journey ...

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Better Winter Nymphing Presentations
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Better Winter Nymphing Presentations

The objective of deep, winter nymphing is to get your flies down to the bottom. The sooner, and longer they drift in the zone the more time winter ...

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Angler casting heavy bomb flies on the Tongariro River, New Zealand
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The Manic Guide To Casting Bombs

Learn 5 expert techniques for casting heavy bomb flies from guide and casting instructor Chris Dore.

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

We got an awesome bunch of fly fishing experts to tell you what you need to do to ensure that you’re ready when those rainbows run. So open your ey...

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Are you ready the new fly fishing season?

McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide
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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

Ever wanted to chase 30lb rainbow trout on the McKenzie Hydro Canals? Yeah, we thought so. This is your no-BS, spot-by-spot guide to all 30 fishing...

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How To Fly Fish

The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo

There's loads written on the Tongariro River (and Taupo fly fishing in general) over the years, tons of books, magazine articles, internet pieces e...

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Learn how to cast a fly rod

Learning how to cast a fly rod doesn't need to be complicated. In the article below we outline the five essentials of fly casting and how to apply ...

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