Opening Week Observations with Chris Dore

And we’re off! Welcome to the 2026 / 27 freshwater fishing season in the South. It’s been a great week so far, not the easiest by all accounts, but for thos...

New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

How to handle a tough day on the river

New Zealand fishing legend and Professional Guide, Chris Dore, lends some advice on what to do when the fish just ain't biting. Tough days Weäó»ve all been there. A long awaited day out on the ...

I must admit the first thing I was looking for when I opened the box was the artwork. I ordered this Abel Rove 9/11 with the Andrea Larko Permit artwork and Iäó»m so glad I did. Itäó»s just cool to...

REDESIGNED FOR 2023 Freestone Wader review by Chris Schrueder, professional fly fishing guide from Wilderness Fly Fishing Maximum bang for your buck In these times of high inflation and mortgag...

Mike Davis, owner at Hunting & Fishing Rotorua, sent us this review on the new 2023 Simms Freestone Waders . Check it out below and see what the experts think. When it comes to quality and w...

Whether you are fly fishing throughout winter or conventional fishing at any time of year, the weather is going to be a factor in your enjoyment level. With cold mornings, icy rivers, and a who-k...

Have a read as to what Jeremy Burke from Hunting & Fishing Ballingers has to say about the new Airflo Bandit line The original Airflo Bandit taper created a cult following with NZ anglers, i...

What Makes the new Airflo Bandit Ridge 2.0 Fly Fishing Line So Special? Looking back through my images on a New Zealand typical angling season, there is one glaringly obvious consistency in my ph...

In association with Simms Fishing Products, we sat down with Aussie legend, Micah Adams. Micah Adams has made a living out of writing for the Australia's leading fishing journals and as a profess...

OVERVIEW OF THE MERSEY RIVER The Mersey River is a wonderful fishery located in northwest Tasmania. Beginning life at Lake Meston, the river flows 147 kilometers before entering Bass Straight in ...