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Summer is the Time for Cicadas
Which Cicada fly pattern should you use? When it comes to fly fishing seasons, there's all the usual ones, spring, summer, winter and even the fa...
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Autumn Smelters on Stillwaters
See fish cruising but they wonäó»t consider your dry or nymph? They probably have a larger, more plentiful food item on their mind. Freshwater gala...
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A Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing NZ
Saltwater fly fishing in NZ has seen a rapid rise in popularity over the recent years, and for many, the aggressive tug from saltwater species prov...
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Exploring and finding new rivers to fish in New Zealand
I could write an entire series of books on this topic, but hereäó»s a very brief overview of how I approach exploring new waterways in New Zealand....
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The Spent Spinner | The Mataura River Series by Chris Dore
Note: This is part 5 of 5 of our Mataura River series In Norman Marshäó»s book äóÖTrout Stream Insects of New Zealandäó» (Millwood press, 1983), ...
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Rising Trout & Reading The Rise | The Mataura River
Note: This is part 3 of 5 of our Mataura River series Rising trout can create a real rollercoaster of emotions. They offer the promise of easy-to...
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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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