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Techy Thursday - Tim Talks Stillwater Secrets

Tim Anderson drops his knowledge on his prep for the upcoming World Fly Fishing Champs in Tasmania. Sit back, grab a pen and take notes. Three th...

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Team Tuesday - When Length Matters

Our good mate Craig Rist has been at it again. He snuck out to the Western Lakes over the weekend with his new Airflo Blade 1006/4. Seems like that...

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Salty Saturday - Journey Of A Fisherman Landbasing The Mokes

Tony Orton of Journey Of A Fisherman has been onboard with our Simms gear for almost a year now and he's loving it. With lots of international fish...

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Salty Saturday - Fly Reels

The performance of your reel is everything when hooking one of the many speedsters of the flats. When looking at which reel to purchase for your tr...

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Primal Fly Rod Series Review

Are you looking to take your fly fishing to the next level? Have you ever wanted to cast further distances with tighter loops? Do you like great lo...

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How To Size Simms Waders

One of the most unique aspects of the Simms wader range is just how many sizes anglers have to choose from. Which makes complete sense given no two...

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Airflo SuperFlo Universal Taper Fly Line Review By Todd Adolph

Over the last few seasons, when it comes to fly fishing gear, my main focus has been to find a fly line that can cover a wide range of fishing situ...

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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...

Fly fishing the Tongariro River, Taupo, New Zealand

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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 ...