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Techy Thursday - Streamer Advice

We've intercepted some correspondence from a civilian out in the field to Chris Dore regarding the best way to be workin

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Manic Guide to Happiness and Catching More Fish

Get along to the Fly Fisher in Melbourne tomorrow night for a talk from the boss!

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Techy Thursday - Grilling Quentin Forster

We catch up with Quentin Forster for a quick Techy Q&A on some early season tips

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Friday Fly Day - Size Matters

One thing I often see in many anglers fly boxes are a plethora of different patterns but sure enough, most are of a simi

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Techy Thursday - More on the water instruction

Here a cool clip that illustrates the importance of perseverance and considered actions when fishing to tricky trout. A

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Friday Fly Day - Fishing the Mr Glister

So I’ve received a number of messages this week as to how I fish Mr Glister streamers. Do I just swing it, do I strip it

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...