MANIC FLY FISHING BLOG
Manic Monday - Fast Isn't Always Best: The Scott G-Series Review
With all the fuss over fast fly rods these days, apprehensive would be an accurate description of how I was feeling when I started yearning for something a little slower than the fast five I was using. Don’t get me wrong.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - The Brown Beetles Are Here
It’s that time of year again when our grassland waters come alive with the first of the terrestrial action. Yes, its Brown Beetle time!.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Three Tips For Fly Fishing In Low Water
Today I guided Blue and Clive onto a headwater stream a million miles back into the hills only to arrive and find it well below normal flows. Gin clear and a still, blue top day. Boy, things were going to be challenging....... Read more
2020 National Pairs Championships Report
30 anglers have battled it out over two days of friendly competition in Sport Fly Fishing New Zealand’s (SFFNZ) annual flagship event, the National Pairs tournament..... Read more
Pure Fly NZ Series 3 - Mackenzie Mayhem
The duo of Jeff Forsee and Ronan Creane, Pure Fly NZ regulars, take a late season foray to these spectacular waters..... Read more
Techy Thursday - How To Net That Fish
That crucial moment, getting that fish into the net. So much hard work has been put in to get to this moment, from the early planning stages pouring over maps, the new gear, the travel, cast, hook set and strenuous battle. Now’s not the time to fluff it up....... Read more
The Manic Guide To Spey - Part One: How To Set Up For Two Handed Fly Fishing
Welcome to the Manic Guide To Spey presented by Chris Dore. This is part one of a two part series in which our goal is to give you an understanding of the basics around spey / skagit gear and techniques while keeping it as simple as possible..... Read more
The New Lamson Litespeed M Saltwater Fly Reel
A new saltwater fly reel from Waterworks Lamson? 2020 is looking up!.... Read more
Manic Monday - G4 Pro Jacket to the Rescue
The beautiful spring weather can make the hard weather days out in the field a distance memory. But the reality is, there will be a reminder sent in the form of a late season snowstorm.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Early Season Casting Fixes
It’s about time for another round of fly casting fix - it’s and these are some that I’ve been seeing occurring regularly of late..... Read more