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Techy Thursday - Winter Stealth
One thing I don’t get is how much time, effort and patience anglers put into being stealthy over the summer months and how that all goes out the wi...
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Techy Thursday - Wait For the Weight
A recent river session with a good mate found us talking about short grabs - those hits to the swung fly that just never seem to convert into hook ...
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The Manic Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo
Over the next few weeks we'll be uploading our guides on the local rivers, lakes and other fishing opportunities around the Taupo region and it wil...
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Friday Fly Day - How To Choose Winter Flies
Hey, we get it. We have a huge selection of patterns in our Manic Fly Collection and there are many reasons for that. Sometimes choosing the right ...
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Friday Fly Day - Swinging Soft Hackle Flies
Let’s face it. Some days the fish just aren’t grabby and you can spend all day swinging run after gucci run to no avail. Other days however, they j...
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Single Hand Spey 101
There’s been a lot of discussion of recent surrounding single hand spey techniques, and rightly so. However, roll casting has been around since the...
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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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