New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

When is Murray Cod season?

When is Murray Cod Season? Well, you had better ask an expert. There's a few out there that come to mind so we thought we'd pick Tom Clancy's brain...

Fly Fishing Christmas Gift Guide 2023

Is there a better way to spend Christmas that by going fly fishing? If there is, we haven't heard about it. But before you pack your bags and head ...

Product Reviews

Simms G3 Boots & Flyweight Vest Pack | Review

Simms G3 Guide Wading Boots - Worn and Reviewed by Peter Panopoulos After three intense weeks in New Zealandäó»s North Island and countless days ...

Product Reviews

Simms G3 Guide Wading Boot | Review

The Simms G3 Guide Fly Fishing Wading Boot is a popular choice for serious anglers who demand durability, stability, and performance . It's been ar...

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Simms Flyweight Vest-Pack | Fly Fishing Reviews

The Flyweight collection from Simms has always been the best choice for ultra-light fly fishing gear. So when Simms released the new Flyweight Vest...

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Fishing Long Summertime Leaders

äóìNew Zealand trout are far too spooky.äó Thatäó»s a comment regularly thrown about online fly fishing forums and apres river hangouts, and I g...

Fly Fishing on the Mataura River

Fly Fishing tips, tricks and other advice for the Mataura River It's summer and what better place to spend it in the coming months than Fly Fishi...

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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...

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 ...