The new Scott G Series wins Best Freshwater Fly Rod at I.F.T.D!

Huge congrats to the team at Scott for taking out the number one spot at I.F.T.D with the new G Series fly rod . A well deserved recognition of all their hard work and passion.

Friday Fly Day - Yoshi's Samurai

We run a few flies from Totally Fly's Yoshi Nakagawa in the Manic fly collection for two reasons. Reason #1, because they work. And reason #2? Because they're just that little bit different, which ...

Techy Thursdays - What's My Salt Line?

When thinking about what type of fly line you need for saltwater fly fishing it pays to break it down and work your way through a few key pieces. This should help stop the vast array on offer becom...

Little Whitebait Mates

So in a few days the whitebait season will open and many excitable people will flock to our estuaries. I too will be visiting an estuary or several over the coming few weeks but not for the 'bait. ...

Wayne Barnes and the Scott Flex team up for a double

Wayne Barnes just clocked his first ever double with the Scott Flex 905/4 , congrats mate! "So good to flex the Scott Flex ! On the first first outing I just happened to land my first ever double...

Stoneflies | A Guide To Fly Patterns

STONEFLIES IN NEW ZEALAND While many aquatic insects hibernate across the colder months, Stoneflies continue to feed and move about the stream bed, often becoming dislodged and victims of the dri...

Friday Fly Day - C&F gear for rolling your own

C&F are known for making some high end Japanese fly fishing essentials. Their fly box designs are world class and are a good starting point for anyone. What I've always liked is the practical c...

Tom Hodge's Last Minute Turangi Fly Box Fillers

So on Win-Stuff Wednesday we got the low down from the man himself, the Mayor of Turangi, Andrew Burden on flies YOU should be packing this big weekend for the Tongariro. Not long afterwards we got...

Loon Stanley's Ice Off Saves The Day

Theres nothing worse than having your winter session interrupted by line sticking to your guides. There are a few temporary measures to free your guides from ice such as dipping your rod in the w...