


Friday Fly Day - Soft Hackles
No need to call up the gillie, pack the creel and don the tweed coat if you want to fish soft hackles.
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Having Faith In The Pointy Bit
Dropping a fish is one thing, but being let down by the hook is just plain treachery.
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Techy Thursdays - Soft Hackles On The Mataura
The Mataura is a humbling river and all good anglers get taught a lesson or two there at some stage in their lives. Chri
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Come on Neil, that's not fair.
When most people are flocking to Turangi one clever man heads for the islands.
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Team Tuesday with Jack McKenzie
Our retail partners are a big part of the Manic team, so when they have something to say about our products we'll share
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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 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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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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