Posts in Fly Fishing Guides
Friday Fly day - The Fish Taco
New for winter 2020 is the Fish Taco, a doozy of a streamer just in time for those mid winter runs..... Read more
Techy Thursday - Wait For the Weight
Tap, tap, tap. We have all felt it. It’s the bump of a fish who is following your fly in, engaging somewhat, yet not quite committing to the eat. It can be far too easy to set the hook in excitement at the first wee bump, but how many times does this result in a bent rod?.... Read more
Team Tuesday - Robfish Promo Clip
We always love seeing masters of their craft fishing on film and Rob Vaz of Robfish is definitely one of those individuals that knows what they're doing..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Loon Hook Hone
So it was only a month or two back I wrote extolling the virtues of the new Loon Hook Hone, but now I’m into the full swing (*cough) of my winter season the benefits are really coming to the fore..... Read more
Lockdown Lessons: Casting Tips With Chris Dore - #12 The Reach Curve
So you've got your Reach Mend dialed and you think it's mission accomplished?.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - How To Choose Winter Flies
Personally, I consider the water and conditions I’m going to be fishing and buy a broad, but targeted range of streamer patterns. What happens on the day and on the water can be a little more focused, and broken down into four main considerations..... Read more
Lockdown Lessons: Casting Tips With Chris Dore - #11 The Reach Mend
Ask any accomplished angler about their favourite technique for setting the drift before the line even touches the water and chances are they'll say it's the Reach Mend..... Read more
Manic Monday - Simms Freestone Pant Waders
I’ve been using Simms wading pants to hike into Tasmania’s Western Lakes for quite a few years now and for me they have become a must have item to ensure I stay warm and dry during those early and late season trips. This year, I've invested in a new pair of the Simms Freestone Wading Pants.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Swinging Soft Hackle Flies
Let’s face it. Some days the fish just aren’t grabby and you can spend all day swinging run after gucci run to no avail. Other days however, they just aren’t buying what you are selling..... Read more
Lockdown Lessons: Casting Tips With Chris Dore - #10 The Serpentine Mend
The Serpentine Mend is one of the coolest names for a casting technique but it's also one of the handiest tricks to know, no matter where you fish..... Read more