New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

Christmas Island Fly Fishing | Bonefish & GTs
NZ fly fishing guide, Jeff Forsee finds out if the flats fishing in Kiritimati lives up to the hype.
Read moreWomen's Fly Fishing | Picking the right waders
Going into a fly fishing store can be a intimidating experience, even for seasoned anglers. As a women that statement can be very true. Luckily there are plenty of Manic Tackle Retailers out there ...
Read moreWomen's Fly Fishing | How to Get Connected
The sport of fly fishing is evolving. A critical mass of female anglers is emerging and I excitedly notice women deliberately forging connections with each other through a shared passion for fly fi...
Read moreRISE Fly Fishing Film Festival returns!
The RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour Returns to New Zealand & Australia in August & September and Manic is SUPER STOKED to be backing it. The Fly Fishing Film Tour, the original and largest fly...
Read moreHow to Fly Fish | Fly Casting 101
So why fly fishing you ask? Well our spinning lures and softbaits are designed to imitate other fish, or aggravate the fish to attack. Most of the time however, especially in our clear waters here ...
Read moreHow to Fly Fish | How To Net That Fish
That crucial moment, getting that fish into the net. So much hard work has been put in to get to this moment, from the early planning stages pouring over maps, the new gear, the travel, cast, hook ...
Read moreHow to Fly Fish? Welcome to Fly Fishing - you'll love it. Yeah, bloody good question. Just how do I do it? If you've just started on your 'fly fishing journey ' then you've probably got a bunch...
Read moreLearning 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 these to your own cast. Check out the video at the...
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Improve your fly casting with practical tips and video lessons covering tracking, roll casts, loop control with casting guru, Chris Dore.
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