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Fly Fishing New Zealand's Lowland Streams
Whilst lowland streams may lack the total wilderness fly fishing experience, many of them are accessible within an hour of our largest cities.
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Product Reviews
Scott F Series Fly Rod Review | Thomas Clancy
After a few sessions now on this creek with the Scott F-Series, I can unequivocally say that, in my opinion, there is no better small stream rod.
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Simms 2025 Flats Sneaker Review | Andrew Fuller
When the team at Manic hooked me up with a pre-production pair of Simms Flats Sneakers, I knew I was in for a treat. After putting these through t...
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Scott Mitchell | Fly fishing and life’s journeys
I started fly-fishing around 1988 when I was working for The Compleat Angler at Jim Allen's Villawood tackle store in Sydney. A lot of our custome...
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Headwaters Chest Pack Review | Nathan Pollard
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 g...
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Summer Fly Fishing Preparation
Summertime fly fishing can entice anglers further into the hills often into unforgiving terrain which they may not be prepared for.
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Product Reviews
Primal Revel CS 9’ 6” 6wt Review | Rebecca Bailey
Being an avid fly fisher I’m always keeping up with the latest gear so it was no surprise that the new Primal Revel CS caught my eye. It may be new...
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McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide
When it comes to fishing, landing monster trout from the Twizel Canals has all sorts of hearsay and conjecture. Whether you are for it or against i...
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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo
The iconic Tongariro river is the quintessential fly-fishing river. Combined with its raw beauty and desirable characteristics it just keeps callin...
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Learn how to cast a fly rod
With a little bit of practice and keeping these five key fly casting essentials in mind, you'll be hitting the other bank with the tightest of loop...
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