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Overnighting With The Bro

What's on TV tonight? Who cares. Mike Kirkpatrick has 25m:08s of overnight fishing in the backcountry with his brother which should take precedent ...

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Taking a Chance - Mike Kirkpatrick

Here's a great new video from last season by Mike Kirkpatrick. Titled "Taking a Chance" it's about a trip with long time client, Kresten, into unch...

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Mike Kirkpatrick - Solving the Puzzle

It's content like this that helps us stay sane over the lockdown period. Well, and also drives us a little bit crazy so we'll call it a draw.

Product Reviews

What's My Rig? Mike Kirkpatrick

Mike Kirkpatrick is a guide based in the Nelson region and specializes in producing larger than average Brown Trout for his many international clie...

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Manic Monday - Mike Kirkpatrick & The Simms G4 Pro Range

Mike spends a fair chunk of his life on the river guiding clients in any and all conditions. If anyone knows good kit and what's required to keep y...

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Manic Monday - Mike Kirkpatrick Presents: Variety, The Spice of Life

Good morning and welcome to Monday! And welcome to a brand new clip from Mike Kirkpatrick to take the edge off the reality of another working week....

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Manic Monday - Mike Kirkpatrick & David Rogers Have A Red Letter Day

Mike had a trip out with client and Nelson local, David Rogers, and boy did they clean up. Big numbers of big fish, and a trophy thrown in to boot,...

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...

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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 ...