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Stoneflies | A Guide To Fly Patterns

STONEFLIES IN NEW ZEALAND While many aquatic insects hibernate across the colder months, Stoneflies continue to feed and move about the stream be...

Product Reviews

Friday Fly Day - C&F gear for rolling your own

C&F are known for making some high end Japanese fly fishing essentials. Their fly box designs are world class and are a good starting point for...

Fly Fishing News

King Tide Salt Fly Season Kicks Off

Lucas Allen from King Tide Salt Fly has put together a blog post wrapping up his early season time on the water. Things are looking good! Check o...

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Mike Wilkinson in Aitutaki

By Mike Wilkinson I have dreamed of travelling to Aitutaki for years now, ever since hearing good mates narrate stories of their adventures chasi...

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Fishing The Hang | Stillwater Fly Fishing With John Horsey

Here's some more Loch Style wisdom from John Horsey that would also apply to rivermouths and swinging flies, just let it all hang out. "Whenever...

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Jeremy Poulter Fly Fishing in Aitutaki

Here are a few pics from my recent trip to Aitutaki I figured worth sharing for the crew stuck back in the NZ and AU winters. Unfortunately it was ...

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Protecting your investment | Fly Box Options Explained

Chances are by now you have either been tying or buying up a storm and your early season fly game looks tight. But is that old fly box of yours sti...

How to fly fish

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...

Fly fishing the Tongariro River, Taupo, New Zealand

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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...

How To Fly Fish

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 ...