Fly Fishing News
Andrew Harding's latest installment - Ghosts of the Flats
He's back at it again, this time over a squally weekend at Lake Otamangakau in the central North Island. Looks like that Simms G4 Pro jacket came i...
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Three Spey Tips For Late Winter & Early Spring Success
For some of us (not me though) two handed fly fishing is just a way of getting through the cold, dark, and otherwise fishless days of the off seaso...
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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. T...
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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...
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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 o...
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Chris Dore's Mataura Spinner
I think we do this fly every year about now mainly because all we are hearing about from the Southland crew is how excited they are for the hatches...
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Techy Thursday - Man Flu Alert!
It's that time folks when summertime activity winds down and the winter chills creep in. For many that means the dreaded Man-Flu. We at Manic are a...
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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide
Ever wanted to chase 30lb rainbow trout on the McKenzie Hydro Canals? Yeah, we thought so. This is your no-BS, spot-by-spot guide to all 30 fishing...
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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo
There's a reason anglers travel from all over the world to fish the Tongariro — it's just that good. We've cut through the noise and put together o...
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Learn how to cast a fly rod
Learning how to cast a fly rod doesn't need to be complicated. In the article below we outline the five essentials of fly casting and how to apply ...
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