Fly Fishing News
Team Tuesday - Andrew Christmas, Taupo Trout Guide
Manic Mate and all-round good bugger, Andrew Christmas, is a fishing guide in the central plateau and goes by the name o
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Product Reviews
Manic Monday - Matt Tripet; a Simms Legacy
I have been asked on many occasions, “Matt, how much do I invest in my wading gear and outerwear?” It’s always been a pr
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Product Reviews
Friday Fly Day - Keller's She Demon
New to the Manic stable, The Keller’s She-Demon is a slim bodied, beaded bugger with a longer, pulsing hackle and barred
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Fly Fishing News
Atlantic Steelhead - Santa Cruz River feat. Tim Angeli
Check out this sweet clip from the guys at Tres Amigos Outfitters from a trip a couple of years back that Tim Angeli and
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Product Reviews
Techy Thursday - Dore's 2019 Simms Summer Favourites
I look for three functions in my summertime clothing choices, comfort, high sun protection, and it must keep me cool and
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Fly Fishing News
Manic Monday - Mornings on the Tongariro
A couple of our good mates have just returned from another epic NZ trip. James Norney and Michael Hurren swam the long s
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Fly Fishing News
Salty Saturday - King Tide Salt Fly Mid Season Report
The Bay of Plenty has seen one of the longest settled periods in a long time. This has made flats fishing conditions nea
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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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How To Fly Fish
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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How To Fly Fish
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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