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Rodney Reviews: Abel Rove 9\11 Black with Larko Permit
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Rodney Reviews: Abel Rove 9\11 Black with Larko Permit

Rod Collins knows what a good reel is. He knows because he is out on the salt chasing fish everyday. The sort of fish we spend more time dreaming o...

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Chris Dore's Depth Control flies
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Chris Dore's Depth Control flies

In fly fishing, every now and then something rocks the fly tying world. Chris Dore tends to rock the fly fishing world more often than others.

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The BWCflies C&F Universal System Journey
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The BWCflies C&F Universal System Journey

Recently the BWCflies team have undertaken the process of switching over to the new, super handy, C&F Design Universal System. This is their jo...

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Elsa Outside and her Simms G3 Wader review
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Simms Women's G3 Guide Wader Review

You want something comfortable, breathable and durable, but also a good fit that isn't restrictive? The Simms Women's G3 Guide waders really do hav...

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Manic Monday - G4 Pro Jacket to the Rescue
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Simms G4 Pro Jacket Review By Matt Tripet

The Simms G4 Pro Jacket is one that will leave a legacy on technical fly fishing apparel in ways others can only ever dream of.

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Casting the Airflo SuperFlo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper fly line into a pond
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Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper Fly Line Review

Australian fly fishing guide, Chris Schrueder, reckons the new version of the Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper is a beast of a fly line.

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW SEASON?

Friday Fly Day - How To Pick Your Early Season Fly Selections
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How To Pick Your Early Season Trout Flies

It’s easy to go overboard when building your early season fly selection, but we have a few tips to help out.

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Techy Thursday- Pre Season Casting Drills
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Three Easy Pre Season Fly Casting Drills

Get season ready with 15 minute sessions snatched between dinner and the dishes, once or twice a week.

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NZ Back Country Fly Fishing
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Early Season Fly Fishing In NZ

Are you organised and prepared for the new fly fishing season ahead? We've got your back.

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