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The Manic Guide To Spey - Part Two: Casting & Fishing

We believe this line up of videos and articles around how to learn to fish spey / two handers is a comprehensive starting point from some of the be...

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Techy Thursday - Loch Style Fishing Part 2, On The Water

Having your loch style gear organised, it’s time to get out on the water and start fishing!

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Techy Thursday - Loch Style Fishing Part 1, Gear Set Up

Simon Taylor has put together a comprehensive, two part article on fly fishing lakes "Loch Style". Check out part one on the gear to get started.

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The Manic Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo Part 3 - Lake Otamangakau

The ‘O, otherwise known as Ota, the Big O or just plain old Lake Otamangakau, is located about 15-20 minutes drive south of Turangi and the bottom ...

Yoshi X Factor Nymph From The Manic Fly Collection

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Sink Rates of Nymphs - Testing The Theories

Assumption is one thing but data is everything. Kiyoshi Nakagawa applies some scientific theory to literally get to the bottom of things.

Learning to Fish a Spey Rod, Spey Casting, Fishing a 2 Handed Fly Rod

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Intro to Spey Rods - Dealing with Double Handers - Part II

Before you get out and practice is best that you understand the principles of casting and handling a double handed fly rod.

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The Manic Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo Part 3 - Lake Otamangakau

The ‘O, otherwise known as Ota, the Big O or just plain old Lake Otamangakau, is located about 15-20 minutes drive south of Turangi and the bottom ...

Product Reviews

A Scott Centric Fly Rod Review By Chris Dore

Legendary New Zealand fly fishing guide, Chris Dore, spends a lot of time out on the water and has seen every type of fly rod come and go over the ...