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New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

New Simms Flyweight 2025 Boots | Pro Review - Chris Dore

Following on to the hugely popular Simms Flyweight boot, the 2025 Flyweight release is a great addition to the Simms featherweight family and sits comfortably amongst the lineup alongside the super...

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NEW Lamson Guru E Fly Fishing Reel | Pro Review äóñ Nathan Walker

Lamson Guru E Tungsten Fly Reel Review The Lamson Guru E Tungsten fly reel is a game-changer for anglers seeking the ultimate in performance and versatility. This reel is packed with features th...

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Tony Orton's Favourite Fishing Clothing

For over twenty five years I have made a living from being on the ocean, itäó»s been a great life but all that sun and wind sure has been hard on my skin. Over the years I have really battled with ...

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Techy Thursday - Believing the Hype: Simms Bugstopper hoody

Everyoneäó»s got one right? Youäó»re seeing them everywhere. On the river. Out hiking, paddleboarding, worn by shop staff, cycling, around town and at the BBQ. Hereäó»s why... Solarflex UPF 50+ s...

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NZ Beetles and How To Fish Them

When the soil temperatures begin to warm in late spring, the grass grubs begin to get rowdy. Brown beetle generally hatch out at dusk around our grassland streams and then feed throughout the night...

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Fly Fishing British Columibia Trip Report | Rebecca Bailey

One of our top competition ladies had the opportunity to head to Canada for the World's, and of course, that's a long way to travel without doing something extra. That's exactly what Rebecca did an...

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Team Tuesday - Fiordland Outdoors & the A-Team

Not all rivers are created equal, and the Waiau River bordering the Fiordland wilderness is certainly a cut above the rest. Mark and Christine Wallace run Fiordland Outdoors Co, encompassing a wate...

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The Manic Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing in Auckland NZ

Most people just assume there aren't a lot of fly fishing opportunities up for grabs in Auckland other than fishing amongst the shopping trolleys in Lake Pupuke, but as soon as you set your sights ...

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NZ Saltwater Flies, A Starting Point

Getting into saltwater fly is a whole new world for most fly fisherman, the idea is the same and the gear is familiar but it all has its own vibe to get your head around. And much like learning fre...

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