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Come and work for Manic!
We're on the hunt for a new member of team Manic so please get in touch if you'd like to come and work with a relaxed crew living the dream in the ...
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Come and work with us!
And a little desk waits... Manic is looking for someone to join our warehouse team, we've got the spot ready to go, you just need to roll up your...
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Trout Flies | A Guide To Logical Selection
When you look at the vast array of trout flies that are available today it would be safe to assume that trout will in fact eat anything and the pro...
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How To Fish Deep Pools
We get emails asking questions about all sorts of Fly Fishing related topics. Recently, a Canterbury angler sent us a range of questions relating t...
Read moreWhat Trout Flies Do I need?
Beginner fly selection äóñ a guide to what you need ...and what you donäó»t! One of the trickiest parts of learning how to fly fish is working ou...
Read moreScott Centric 10ft 6wt Fly Rod - Pro Review
Ollie Bassett fly fishes a lot. It's his job, his main sport, his hobby, he's even completing a Masters degree on the subject. When he's in the boa...
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Beginner fly rod set ups äóñ a basic rod and reel set to get you started
New Zealand Fly Fishing team member and recently crowned National River Champion, Ollie Basset, is a wealth of knowledge for all things fly fishing...
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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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