Buying Guide
The ultimate buying guide to Simms rainwear
Fishing rain gear should be waterproof, obviously, but also breathable. Moving moisture away from your body is as important as keeping it out in th...
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Buying Guide
Rain Gear for Fly Fishing & Saltwater Fishing: 1-Layer vs 2-Layer vs 3-Layer Explained
If you have landed on this page, it properly means your a bit of a gear nerd like myself. So welcome, here I explain the difference between 1-Layer...
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Angler Profile
Getting to know Nathan Pollard
How did you first get into fly fishing, and when did you realise you wanted to take it to a competitive level? My dad introduced me to fly-fishing ...
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How To Fly Fish
Getting Started In Euro Nymphing by Lubin Pfeiffer
Lubin Pfeiffer has put together an excellent starting point for anyone interested in getting into euro nymphing.
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How To Fly Fish
Kiwi Nymphing Techniques With Rob Vaz
As a previous competition angler representing NZ, I have seen many variations of Euro nymphing techniques and the same essential principals apply h...
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Saltwater Fly Fishing
Why go on a Hosted Trip? | Angus Line from Fly Fishing Outfitters
Angus Line from Fly Fishing Outfitters gives us some insight on what makes hosted trips so good.
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Product Reviews
Lamson Hyperspeed M8 Review | Chris Schrueder
Guide and Manic staffer, Chris Schrueder takes the Lamson Hyperspeed M8 out to the flats of Christmas Island and tests it on the resident bonefish.
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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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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...
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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...
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