New Zealand & Australia Fly Fishing Blog

A Beginners Guide To Twizel Canals Fishing
Master Twizel & Tekapo canal fishing with our complete guide. Learn fly fishing, softbaiting, egg rolling & spinning techniques for trophy trout in NZ.
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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 spots on the canals — complete with maps. Grab yo...
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Scott on Scott - A Scott Centric Fly Rod Review from Scott Xanthoulakis
Scotty X of Wilderness Fly Fishing reviews the Scott Centric for lake fishing.
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Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with Angus Line from Fly Fishing Outfitters
How did the obsession with chasing parrotfish on fly begin? I would say that my obsession began through fly fishing on the flats of the mid-west of WA. I would constantly see parrots while chasi...
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Beaks & Geeks - Q+A with filmmaker and Photographer Kurt Wilson
About Kurt WilsonKurt Wilson is the filmmaker, photographer, and ocean-obsessed guy behind the camera at Kurt Wilson Films. To see more of Kurt’s work or to reach out, visit kurtwilsonfilms.com
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Better Winter Nymphing Presentations
The objective of deep, winter nymphing is to get your flies down to the bottom. The sooner, and longer they drift in the zone the more time winter trout have to locate, and eat them.
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The Manic Guide To Casting Bombs
Learn 5 expert techniques for casting heavy bomb flies from guide and casting instructor Chris Dore.
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Winter Fly Fishing Tips From The Pro's In The Know
We got an awesome bunch of fly fishing experts to tell you what you need to do to ensure that you’re ready when those rainbows run. So open your eyes and ears... or scroll down to see what some oth...
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The Effectiveness Of Fly Fishing With Streamers
Trout like meat, and that’s a fact not lost on us here at Manic. However, before you tie on that huge chunk of feather and fur there are a few considerations to take into account.
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