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Getting down with Loon

We often talk (OK, a lot) about getting your flies down, down, down into the fishy zone. So often you're putting in the perfect cast with the perfe...

The Four Best Knots for Fly Fishing | Chris Dore

Practise makes perfect, and you may get away with a little bit of rustiness come the start of the season in spotting, casting and presentations, ho...

Lachlan Manning | Muddy Creek Fly Fishing

1. First, tell us a bit about yourself, where youäó»re from and what made you gravitate towards fly fishing and guiding? I grew up in Forster NSW...

Simms Pursuit Shoe review | Jim Perry

Comfortable footwear should be a top consideration when wet wading, fishing out of a boat or on a kayak or SUP. I have put the Simms Pursuit shoes ...

Simms Flyweight Packable Waders. The Most Packable Waders Ever Made? | Andrew Harding

Where I live and fish, Wellington, has some of the gnarliest angling terrain in the country äóñ the Tararua Ranges make South Island River valleys ...

Making the most of October Backcountry Fishing | Chris Dore

So our southern rivers are still running full just a few days out from opening and off season wanders have found good numbers holding in most. With...

The Best Strike Indicator System for Fly Fishing | Andrew Harding

The New Zealand Strike Indicator system has been a favourite of mine for so many years. Why? It simply works! The standout feature is the abilit...

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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...

Fly fishing the Tongariro River, Taupo, New Zealand

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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 ...