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How To Safely Wade Rivers

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Women crosses river in New Zealand
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How To Safely Wade Rivers

Confident, more aggressive waders catch more fish…fact

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Friday Fly Day - How To Choose The Right Indicator Dry Fly
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How To Choose The Right Indicator Dry Fly

Chris Dore's top three things to think about when picking your indicator dry fly.

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Fly Tying Legend Russell Anderson

Fly Tying Legend Russell Anderson

Russell Anderson has been fishing for over thirty years. It's quite a standard opening for most #manicmates but Russell is anything but standard. H...

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Auckland Marker Kingfish On Fly
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Auckland Marker Kingfish On Fly

Fly fishing for kingfish on Auckland's marker poles and buoys is amazing fun and the gateway to a bigger addiction.

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Karl Sawyer nets a fish on Lake Otamangakau
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Fly Fishing Tackle For Stillwaters-Lakes

Although most river tackle will be effective when fished on stillwaters, there are a number of specific products that can make stillwater fly fishi...

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Friday Fly Day - Now Is The Time For Cicadas
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Now Is The Time For Cicadas

It's pretty much the fly fisherman’s Christmas time of year when the cicadas are in full swing.

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Rising trout on a southland stream
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Rising Trout & Reading The Rise | The Mataura River

Rising trout can create a real rollercoaster of emotions- but oh, what a fun ride!

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW SEASON?

Friday Fly Day - How To Pick Your Early Season Fly Selections
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How To Pick Your Early Season Trout Flies

It’s easy to go overboard when building your early season fly selection, but we have a few tips to help out.

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Techy Thursday- Pre Season Casting Drills
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Three Easy Pre Season Fly Casting Drills

Get season ready with 15 minute sessions snatched between dinner and the dishes, once or twice a week.

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Early Season Fly Fishing In NZ

Are you organised and prepared for the new fly fishing season ahead? We've got your back.

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