Product Reviews
Primal RAW & MEGA CCC Fly Rods Review | Yoshi Nakagawa
The Primal RAW and its saltwater brother the Primal MEGA were the original two series for the Primal brand which launched in 2018. Since its introd...
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Product Reviews
Simms ProDry Bib – Reviewed by Jeremy Burke | Ballinger’s Hunting & Fishing NZ
Jeremy Burke from Ballinger’s Hunting & Fishing gives us his opinion on the ultimate wet weather fishing bib from Simms.
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Product Reviews
Simms ProDry Jacket and Bib Review | Ben Munro
Ben Munro shares his insight on the updated ProDry suit from Simms.
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Buying Guide
The ultimate buying guide to Simms rainwear
Fishing rain gear should be waterproof, obviously, but also breathable. Moving moisture away from your body is as important as keeping it out in th...
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Product Reviews
Lamson Hyperspeed M8 Review | Chris Schrueder
Guide and Manic staffer, Chris Schrueder takes the Lamson Hyperspeed M8 out to the flats of Christmas Island and tests it on the resident bonefish.
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Product Reviews
Simms 2025 Flats Sneaker Review | Andrew Fuller
When the team at Manic hooked me up with a pre-production pair of Simms Flats Sneakers, I knew I was in for a treat. After putting these through t...
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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...
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How To Fly Fish
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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How To Fly Fish
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...
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