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Techy Thursday - Getting Sideways
So itäó»s willow grubbing season and often your vertical plane, bread and butter over head cast just wonäó»t cut it. Low hanging willows, trout fee...
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Team Tuesday - Mark Rogers Fisherman's Loft
After many years of talking about it, Mark from the Fishermanäó»s Loft finally revisited his childhood roots on the Southern rivers with our very o...
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Techy Thursday - How To Nail Them In Dirty Water
1: Dont go home. Grow some balls. 2: Hit the edges. 3: Hit the edges again. 4: Fish big. 5: Bring a net. Today:
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Untamed's Darren Asquith reviews the Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack
The new Dry Creek range is some of our favourite product here at Manic. Techy, tough and cool looking it ticks all the boxes and the new Dry Creek ...
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Techy Thursday - Dealing With Cloud Cover
We seem to be having a number of cloudy days in the South of recent, and for those with pre-determined äóÖwish listäó» river options this can prove...
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Salty Saturday - Scott Heliply 888 Fly Rod
Scott Fly Rod Companyäó»s 888 Heliply _8äó»8äó 8 Line) is a classic saltwater stick. It was called äóÖone of the best dozen rods ever madeäó» in o...
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Techy Thursday - The Manic Guide to High Banks
So high banks are both a blessing and a nightmare to anglers in that while they can offer greater visibility from an elevated position, this same e...
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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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