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C&F 810 Light Weight Chest Storage Review

IS THE FLY FISHING VEST DEAD? The humble fly fishing vest . This iconic piece of piscatorial clothing history, is (literally and metaphorically) ...

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Five Reasons To Buy The 2022 Simms G3 Waders

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...

Product Reviews

Mike Kirkpatrick Reviews The Airflo Universal Fly Line

Airflo fly lines have upped their game in my opinion over the last few years with the new SuperFlo range of fly lines. They are very slick, high fl...

Common Fly Fishing Observations and Tips

Preparation for fly fishing success. Its been a full on month here on the river without really any time off for me, and the combination of non st...

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Frantic Fathers Day Gift Guide

So you've completely forgotten to get something for the old man this weekend and in your panic you're struggling to figure out what to get him? Nev...

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10 Tricks & Tips For Fishing In Taupo

The central North Island spawning runs are famed the world over, and for good reason, the fishing in Taupo can be super, or it can be utterly poop!...

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Fishing Estuaries | An Overlooked Fly Fishing Option

You know trout live in tidal estuaries year round right? And with the majority of NZäó»s population living somewhat near the coast, chances are the...

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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 ...