New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

Christmas Island - Scotty X marks the spot
Guide Scotty X shares his top tips for fly fishing Christmas Island (CXI) – bonefish, giant trevally, triggerfish, recommended tackle, and travel advice.
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Fly Fishing the Taupo Area | Andrew Harding
Andrew Harding shares his tips for winter fly fishing on the Tongariro and Taupo tributaries — from fly selection and light gear to roll casting and reading the river.
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Guide Profile – Kiyoshi 'Yoshi' Nakagawa from Hunting & Fishing Northshore
Yoshi Nakagawa is a pro fly fishing guide and the go-to guy for freshwater fishing at North Shore Hunting & Fishing. Hear his tips for anglers heading to NZ.
Read moreFly fishing for Murray cod - The Adventure So Far | Andrew Colston
My fly fishing journey started in 1999 when I was 11 years old. I was riding my push bike all around town mowing lawns and doing odd jobs, at the rate of 5 dollars to save up to buy my first fly ro...
Read moreSteve Kirkham | Angler Profile Where are you from? North Queensland What is your favourite species to chase on the flats! Golden Trevally - They school up, tail hard, get you into the backing, ...
Read moreGetting to know Nathan Pollard
How did you first get into fly fishing, and when did you realise you wanted to take it to a competitive level? My dad introduced me to fly-fishing from a young age, around 7 or 8 years old. It al...
Read moreLubin Pfeiffer - Mr Full Scale Fishing Adventures
Lubin, you äó» ve built an impressive following on Youtube. What kicked off The Full Scale Fishing Adventures - was there a moment you thought, äóì I reckon I äó» ll chuck this on YouTubeäó? The...
Read moreWinter Taupo Fishing | Karsten Neben from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Taupo
Fishing Taupo in winter often comes with notorious weather conditions. What are some pieces of winter clothing that you would never be without? First, a high-quality rain jacket is essential. Get...
Read moreNathan Walker - Fly Fishing Winter Lakes
What is your favourite rod and reel set up when fishing lakes in winter? I typically run a 10ft #6 when loch-style fishing out of the boat. This allows me to fish long leaders, typically 15 feet ...
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