Product Reviews
Friday Fly Day - Loon Hook Hone
So it was only a month or two back I wrote extolling the virtues of the new Loon Hook Hone, but now I’m into the full swing (*cough) of my winter s...
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Team Tuesday - Harry Ewen On The Tongariro
Kyle caught up with Rotorua local, Harry Ewen, on the Tongariro over weekend and by the looks of it Ewen was making the best of some tough conditio...
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Manic Monday - Simms Freestone Pant Waders
I’ve been using Simms wading pants to hike into Tasmania’s Western Lakes for quite a few years now and for me they have become a must have item to ...
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Friday Fly Day - How To Choose Winter Flies
Hey, we get it. We have a huge selection of patterns in our Manic Fly Collection and there are many reasons for that. Sometimes choosing the right ...
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Friday Fly Day - Swinging Soft Hackle Flies
Let’s face it. Some days the fish just aren’t grabby and you can spend all day swinging run after gucci run to no avail. Other days however, they j...
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Single Hand Spey 101
There’s been a lot of discussion of recent surrounding single hand spey techniques, and rightly so. However, roll casting has been around since the...
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Team Tuesday - Queen's Birthday Tongariro Bash
With Queen's Birthday weekend arriving not long after coming out of lockdown it was a no brainer to take the short week off work and head to Turang...
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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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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo
There's a reason anglers travel from all over the world to fish the Tongariro — it's just that good. We've cut through the noise and put together o...
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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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