Posts in Taupo
Targeting the Big Summer Browns of the Tongariro
Here's an indepth article from Kyle Adams on the in's and out's of how to target the massive summer brown trout of the Tongariro river..... Read more
Techy Thursday - Stillwater tips for newbies
With all the high water around still waters have been a very productive option for some. Here’s a few tips to help you find your feet if you’re new to the scene..... Read more
Team Tuesday - Jared checks in
Jared from Sporting Life Fly Fishing Outfitters Turangi flicked us a couple of shots of some well conditioned fish he picked up on the Tauranga Taupo the other day with his Airflo Blade six weight.... Read more
Hatch Outdoors - How to rig for swinging
Hatch Outdoors Pro staffer Mike Schultz of Schultz Outfitters advises on a species-specific leader for Steelhead which is 100% relevant when swinging for NZ browns and bows. He shares his custom build and why it works..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Jig Head Pheasant Tail
Pure weight and fish catching mojo, this is a fly you need in your selection. It has been a staple on my rig this week in Turangi but I can really see its use on my local Southern waters..... Read more
Team Tuesday - Harry Hunter
One of the highlights for us from this year’s Sporting Life Winter Fly Fest was the number of young frothing anglers there hanging out and taking it all in..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - How do you like YOUR eggs?
Just like I get bored of the same old thing for breakfast each day, trout may get bored too. However I really like eggs, and over winter trout do too..... Read more
Five more sleeps till The Winter Fly Fest
This Saturday! Looking forward to see you there..... Read more
2018 Winter Fly Fest Timetable
OK folks, the timetable is all locked in for the 2018 Sporting Life Fishing Outfitters - Turangi Winter Fly Fest and there will be something for everyone, including MOA BEER! Check it out, lock it in and see you there..... Read more
Friday Fly Day – Karl Sawyer’s Turangi Picks
With the Winter Fly Fest only a few weeks away no doubt many will be at the bench tying, or down at your Manic Retailer buying your arsenal for a productive weekend away. To make life easier we asked Manic Mate, Karl Sawyer what patterns he used to kill it down there just recently..... Read more