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Fly Life TV checks out the new Lamson Cobalt saltwater fly reel
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Fly Life TV checks out the new Lamson Cobalt saltwater fly reel

Let's kick off with a chat with Ryan from Waterworks-Lamson filling us in with more details around the new Cobalt saltwa

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

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David Anderson's Flylife Magazine review of the new Scott G Series fly rods
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David Anderson's Flylife Magazine review of the new Scott G Series fly rods

The iconic (and we don't use that word lightly) Scott G2 has been updated and tweaked creating the new G Series line of

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Friday Fly Day - The Humble Green Caddis
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Friday Fly Day - The Humble Green Caddis

Despite common perception, it’s not all glo bugs and streamers here in winter, especially on brighter days in our gin cl

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Simms Downstream Jacket review by Hatch Mag
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Simms Downstream Jacket review by Hatch Mag

Flood, fold and freeze tested, the Simms Fishing Products Downstream Jacket passes the Hatch Magazine winter test.

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Friday Fly Day - Hannah Clement's top pick
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Friday Fly Day - Hannah Clement's top pick

We generally think of winter nymphing as done under an indicator because the assumption is that fish don't rise over the

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Are you ready the new fly fishing season?

McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

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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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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Five Tips For Fly Casting
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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...

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