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Little Whitebait Mates
So in a few days the whitebait season will open and many excitable people will flock to our estuaries. I too will be visiting an estuary or several...
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Wayne Barnes and the Scott Flex team up for a double
Wayne Barnes just clocked his first ever double with the Scott Flex 905/4 , congrats mate! "So good to flex the Scott Flex ! On the first first o...
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Chris Dore's Mataura Spinner
I think we do this fly every year about now mainly because all we are hearing about from the Southland crew is how excited they are for the hatches...
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Techy Thursday - Man Flu Alert!
It's that time folks when summertime activity winds down and the winter chills creep in. For many that means the dreaded Man-Flu. We at Manic are a...
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When The Spring Fly Fishing Going Gets Tough
Rivers and temperatures have been very up and down so far this season often resulting in some very moody trout. Some days theyäó»re really on and t...
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How To Get Small Flies Down Deep
With continued high flows of recent many streams have cleared but remain full. Post fresh many fish become finicky and shy away from larger offerin...
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Swinging Nymphs | An Underutilised Fly Fishing Technique
So winter swinging isnäó»t all about throwing big, blingy streamers. Fish eat nymphs too you know! The key is to catch their eye and not scare them...
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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...
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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 ...
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