New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

Scott GT Rod Review | Rene Vaz

One of the many things I love about Scott fly rods is their deliberate pace of new product releases. Jim Bartschi’s philosophy has always been to r...

Product Reviews

Scott Centric Fly Fishing Rod | Review

Over the last 30 years I have had the chance to cast a considerable number of different fly rods. It was precisely 1989 when I was fortunate enough...

Why Teamwork is critical to success in Fly fishing | Chris Dore

Few relationships embody teamwork more than that of a fly-fishing guide and their client. It’s a partnership built on trust, communication, shared ...

The Best Strike Indicator System for Fly Fishing | Andrew Harding

The New Zealand Strike Indicator system has been a favourite of mine for so many years. Why? It simply works! The standout feature is the ability ...

"Must Have” Loon Products for Dry Fly Fishing | Rob Gee

It’s warming up again in the southern hemisphere, and you know what that means, Dry Fly Season!

Exploring and finding new rivers to fish in New Zealand

I could write an entire series of books on this topic, but here’s a very brief overview of how I approach exploring new waterways in New Zealand. T...

Making the most of October Backcountry Fishing | Chris Dore

So our southern rivers are still running full just a few days out from opening and off season wanders have found good numbers holding in most. Wit...

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...

The Guide To Fishing The Tongariro River

How To Fly Fish

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...

How To Fly Fish

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...