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New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

So you want to hire a New Zealand fly fishing guide?

You hired a New Zealand guide for one day and it's going up be a great day. You will visit top secret streams and catch lots of huge trout. Right? Hmm, well maybe... You see, what you are hiring...

Dry Fly Refresher

Itäó»s the end of summer and you're getting the dry fly box back in order. After fishing the big stuff, you have now pulled out the tiny emergers, spent spinners and a range of beetles. Here's how ...

Autumn Smelters on Stillwaters

See fish cruising but they wonäó»t consider your dry or nymph? They probably have a larger, more plentiful food item on their mind. Freshwater galaxids are present in many, if not most cool, clean ...

A Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing NZ

Saltwater fly fishing in NZ has seen a rapid rise in popularity over the recent years, and for many, the aggressive tug from saltwater species proves to be an irresistible drawcard to an exciting s...

The new Headwaters Chest Pack from Simms is a game-changer for anglers looking for a lightweight, functional, and convenient way to carry all the gear you need without a lot of weight. The chest pa...

Backpacks for fly fishing, this the ONE piece of equipment that I could talk about for days on end! As a passionate advocate on the merits of a pack over a 70äó»s porn-star style fly fishing vest, ...

Choosing a pack, vest or fly fishing gear storage system has always been a bit of a journey to find out what suits you best as an individual. Itäó»s a very personal experience as we all tend to val...

I could write an entire series of books on this topic, but hereäó»s a very brief overview of how I approach exploring new waterways in New Zealand. These days, I tend to plan my fishing trips to ...

but during a good rise the angler will find himself with countless opportunities for deceiving free rising southern trout. How you handle the excitement is up to you."