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Techy Thursday - Judging Distance

One of the things I see a lot with visiting anglers is the inability to correctly judge distance. Now we all know if we

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Friday Fly Day - Quill Klink

Looking for that subtle wee go-to this summer? Introducing the Quill Klink emerger.

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Chris Dore on Fly Guides Chat podcast

Dore is back on the airwaves again, this time talking casting, presentation, cicadas and willow grubs.

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Friday Fly Day - The Wicked Wulff

Floating like a cork with an uber buggy silhouette, this new pocket pouncer from the Manic Fly Collection is sure to mak

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Techy Thursday - Headwinds on trout water

Dealing with a head wind is something we will all encounter on a regular basis as fly anglers. The reality is, most of t

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Friday Fly Day - Killer Tasmanian Dries

Spring means the dry fly action really hots up on both rivers and lakes here in Tassie. A couple of patterns that I have

McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

When it comes to fishing, landing monster trout from the Twizel Canals has all sorts of hearsay and conjecture. Whether you are for it or against i...

The Guide To Fishing The Tongariro River

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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo

The iconic Tongariro river is the quintessential fly-fishing river. Combined with its raw beauty and desirable characteristics it just keeps callin...

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Learn how to cast a fly rod

With a little bit of practice and keeping these five key fly casting essentials in mind, you'll be hitting the other bank with the tightest of loop...