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New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

We sit down and have a chat to the YouTube legend that is Brooksy about his fishing journey. When did you decide to jump into the world of YouTube and creating fishing content? I started doing ...

When I first laid eyes on the Simms ProDry Bib, Iäó»ll admit it reminded me of a pair of lightweight waders, just without the boots. But as soon as I picked it up, I could tell this was something d...

AFO Hinchinbrook Challenge 2025

The Australian Flyfishing Outfitters (AFO) Hinchinbrook Challenge is a fly fishing competition, in the Hinchinbrook Channel and surrounds, North Queensland. Teams of 2 or 3 anglers per boat, compet...

Fishing Taupo in winter often comes with notorious weather conditions. What are some pieces of winter clothing that you would never be without? First, a high-quality rain jacket is essential. Get...

Bonefish can reach speeds of up to 65 kph on the flats. That's a seriously fast fish, especially on a fly rod! As a trout guide I don't often see my backing, but when chasing bonefish it's the norm...

Millbrook Lakes is a private catch and release fly fishery in Victoria, Australia with over 30 trout lakes holding brown and rainbow trout while some dedicated lakes are also home to tiger trout (n...

Beginner Tips for Fly Fishing Taupo Rivers in Winter I still remember the first time I tried to fish the Tongariro River. It was many years ago during a winter trip to Turangi. At this stage of m...

What is your favourite rod and reel set up when fishing lakes in winter? I typically run a 10ft #6 when loch-style fishing out of the boat. This allows me to fish long leaders, typically 15 feet ...

HOW TO APPROACH THE START OF THE TASMANIA FISHING SEASON TASMANIA FISHING SEASON OPENING: First weekend of August TASMANIA FISHING SEASON CLOSING: Last weekend of April With the many of la...