Trip Reports
Fly Fishing For Urban Carp
Carp. They just might be the most polarising species on the planet. Often they stink, mud up cool, clear trout waters and taste like they look. T...
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Scott Xanthoulakis' Airflo SuperFlo Review
When it comes to trout fishing we often oversee one of the most important pieces of equipment in our set up, and thatäó»s our fly line. Did I jus...
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Introduction to Short Line, Euro, or Czech Nymphing
One of the prominent mantraäó»s I remember when I first learnt to fly fish was the message of äóìfish your feet firstäó. Unfortunately for me as I...
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Manuka (Green) Beetle Flies For Summer
Itäó»s summer and the Manuka Beetle are in full swing around our highcountry rivers and lakes, and should be a feature of your fly box from here on...
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Wairarapa Fly Fishing | An Overlooked Gem
To be fair, the lower North Island is better known for its rubbish weather and being the seat of government than for its trout fishing, but the Wai...
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Being Prepared For Backcountry Fly Fishing In NZ
As backcountry fly fishing becomes much more accessible to people in modern times, many venture deeper into the wilderness, often outside of their ...
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Airflo Tippet Rings, & Why You Should Be Using Them
A tippet ring is a tiny metal ring that replaces your tippet knot at the leader and tippet junction. Most tippet rings are tiny at around 2-3mm and...
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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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