Posts in Taupo
Manic Tackle Project + Hunting & Fishing New Zealand "Learn To Fly Fish" Nights
Well it's been a while between drinks but our "Learn To Fly Fish" evenings with Hunting & Fishing New Zealand stores nationwide are back and bigger than ever..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - The Crystal Chironomid
Midge larva are a main event on most stillwaters and so we always like to keep a few cutting edge patterns on hand. New for 2020 is our Crystal Chironomid in both red/black, and tan..... Read more
Techy Thursday - Thoughts On Low Winter Flows
Chris Dore gives us five tips for low water, winter fly fishing conditions..... Read more
The Manic Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo - The Tauranga Taupo River
In part two of our Guide To Taupo we check in on the fly fishing opportunities the Tauranga Taupo river has on offer..... Read more
Team Tuesday - Iggy Pup
Say hello to the latest furry four legged member of the Manic team, Iggy Pup!.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - The Visitors Cheat Sheet To The Tongariro
Recently I have been inundated by questions from first time visitors planning trips to the Central Plateau, wondering what kit they will need in this pretty unique fishery..... Read more
Techy Thursday - Why YOU need an Airflo Streamer Max
For pulling fish on streamers from deep, backcountry summertime pools, high flows or just swinging your favourite winter runs, sometimes your floating line just won’t cut it..... Read more
Rob Vaz Czech Nymph Video Series
The legend that is Rob Vaz of Robfish Fly Fishing Aotearoa has spent more than his fair share of time on the comp circuit getting his Czech nymphing techniques dialed..... Read more
Team Tuesday - Yoshi Faces His Nemesis
Yoshi of H&F North Shore and the cold just don't get on, at all. If it's even just dipping below 15 degrees you'll find Yoshi rugged up in his Simms fleece and Midstream jacket muttering various expletives about the temperature.... Read more
The Manic Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo
Over the next few weeks we'll be uploading our guides on the local rivers, lakes and other fishing opportunities around the Taupo region and it will all live in one tidy location for you to check out if you're planning on fishing somewhere new down there, or revisiting an old haunt and want to see what changes have taken place..... Read more