The Best Strike Indicator System for Fly Fishing | Andrew Harding

The New Zealand Strike Indicator system has been a favourite of mine for so many years. Why? It simply works! The standout feature is the ability to easily adjust the depth youäó»re fishing by s...

Why Teamwork is critical to success in Fly fishing | Chris Dore

Few relationships embody teamwork more than that of a fly-fishing guide and their client. Itäó»s a partnership built on trust, communication, shared enthusiasm, and the desire to create success. Th...

Scott Sector in Review

A major perk of the job is being one of the lucky few who get to play with prototypes of new Scott rods before they are released to market. The first look I had of this new product was back in Marc...

Scott Centric Fly Fishing Rod | Review

Over the last 30 years I have had the chance to cast a considerable number of different fly rods. It was precisely 1989 when I was fortunate enough to put my hands on my very own first fly rod, one...

Fly Fishing Long Leaders in NZ | Chris Dore

One of the biggest things fly fishers coming to New Zealand for the first time fail to come to terms with is the necessity to fish longer leaders on our gin clear rivers. Now I'm not talking the 18...

Ross & Abel Fly Fishing Reels Factory Tour

In fly fishing terms, a factory tour could mean a bunch of things. The fly fishing factory could be a euphemism for any number of local rivers but in this scenario, please take the meaning at its f...

Beginner Fly Rod Set Ups

Buying your first fly rod can be a bit of a confusing and overwhelming experience. If you're new to flyfishing, hearing terms like dry fly rod, Euro nymphing rod and Spey rod might feel a bit like ...

Avoiding the holiday hustle

Merry Xmas folks and have a great New Year. Chances are youäó»ll get a well-earned break away at some point and will search out that hallowed quiet water, however so too will everyone else. As ki...

Getting the Kids into Fly Fishing

Get the kids hooked on fly fishing with simple casting, fun riverside adventures, and the right gear for young anglers.