Red Kaloi on the Fly
I had seen photos and heard whispers of a beastly looking fresh water creature with the head of a bumpy, the intelligence of a dog and enough power...
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I lived and fly fished the lower south island since the early eighties, my season would start in October and finish at the end of April, that was u...
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New Streamer Max Lines | Reviewed
New Streamer Max Fishing Line from Airflo Fishing Airflo Fishing has updated the go to streamer line, the Streamer Max Short . A line designed fo...
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How to Spey Cast
Spey Casting - the why and the how Spey casting is a form of fly fishing that involves using a two-handed rod to cast a fly line. This technique ...
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Winter Lake Fishing Tips for Victoria
You will find a wealth of winter fishing information on the Manic Blog, because we have such a wickedly good bunch of Manic Mates from all over Aus...
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What's the best fly line for swinging? | Airflo Streamer Max
What's the best fly line for swinging the Tongariro or a big South Island river? What about streamer fishing in Tongariro in general? Or are you fl...
Read moreReviewed | Simms G4 Pro Powerlock wading boots
Keil Jones, Head Guide at Wilderness Fly Fishing , was given a pair of the New Simms G4 Powerlock Wading Boots to try out. He's a pro and he's goin...
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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 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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