MANIC FLY FISHING BLOG
Salty Saturday - Fly Rods
So, you’ve booked a trip to some exotic tropical location, and are now wondering what rods to bring to target your dream saltwater species? Given you’ve just spent a fair chunk of your hard earned on the.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Winter Flies Part Four: The Other Stuff
So winter isn’t just bling, bugs and bloody big bombs. In fact, many times fish just won’t eat the accepted winter bling and glo bugs no matter how many good presentations you put in front of them..... Read more
Techy Thursday - Plan Your Swing
The ability to read the water will often make or break your spey session, and the ability to understand and control your swing are two things that set aside the guy getting the eats and everyone else..... Read more
Win Stuff Wednesday - The New Primal Zone Euro Nymph Fly Rod
To celebrate the dawning of a new age of euro nymphing fly rods we've got one model of your choice to giveaway from the Primal Zone range..... Read more
Team Tuesday - Lucas O'Sullivan
If you follow fly fishing on social media then it’s likely you have seen Lucas kicking around on Facebook and Instagram holding onto to some impressive fly caught trout. Lucas has achieved so much with his fishing at such a young age I’m sure there are more than a few envious seasoned anglers. This guy is impressive!.... Read more
Manic Monday - Lake Otamangakau Season Wrap Up
The Big O has officially closed as of the 31st of May and what a memorable season it has been..... Read more
Rod & Reel Garage Sale - June 15th
Who doesn't love a good garage sale? Well what about an AWESOME garage sale just for fishing tackle addicts?.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Big Winter Flows
As I write, the river is pumping at over 450 cumecs, and so any approach to fishing has to be considered, thought out and carefully planned to get the most from the day. As I consider about where I’ll hit it a few initial thoughts spring to mind....... Read more
Win Stuff Wednesday - Loon River Essentials Winner!
Congrats go out to Thomas Johnson, the winner of last week's Win Stuff Wednesday. Next week we've got something extra cool coming so stay tuned..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Winter Flies Part Three, Swingers
If you want to build a tally on the river this winter you should nymph it, however sometimes to get that eat you simply need to cover ground, and what better way to hit maximum water each and every cast and get noticed than by swinging a streamer..... Read more