Dore's Mr Glister Tungsten Streamer

When big backcountry browns won't play ball on dries or nymphs, it's time to go on the offensive. Chris Dore's Mr Glister Tungsten Streamer is the go–to!

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Belinda's Bitchslap Fly | An Origin Story

To be honest we're surprised this fly hasn't been cancelled yet, because with a name like "The Bitchslap" you'd expect it to be high on the fly wokesters target list. I guess they have bigger fish ...

The C&F Design Universal System

This is the fun, early season time every year that I go through and sort my many fly boxes. Based where I am in the Queenstown area I canäó»t get away with just a äóÖone size fits alläó» selection ...

At a recent talk I asked a number of anglers what they want in a fly line, and their top three requirements were. They want a line that lasts A line that makes fly delivery easier Reliabilit...

With a plethora of options in the far south of New Zealand Chris Reygaert, aka Fiordland Fishing Guide , has been pushing the limits and making the most of the downtime in between fickle guide days...

The beautiful spring weather can make the hard weather days out in the field a distance memory. But the reality is, there will be a reminder sent in the form of a late season snowstorm, or cold fro...

Delicately presenting tiny #18 mayfly to spooky sippers? Then this is not the line for you! The new version of the Airflo Superflo Ridge 2.0 Power Taper is a beast of a fly line. The weight is all ...

Simms Women's G3 Guide Wader Review

Finding great fishing apparel that works for you is a tough challenge in itself. Add in being a woman, and it gets even more difficult. Not only do you want something comfortable, breathable and du...

IS THE FLY FISHING VEST DEAD? The humble fly fishing vest . This iconic piece of piscatorial clothing history, is (literally and metaphorically) drenched in the sweat of thousands of intrepid ang...

Waders are an item I tend to avoid if I can, preferring to wet wade as I often cover big distances per day on the water, being able to handle being a little wet and cold occasionally if it helps me...