Posts in How To's
Salty Saturday - Travel Luggage
There are a few lucky people out there who live surrounded by endless flats, teeming with an abundance of willing saltwater species. For them, a quick look out the window will determine.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Bling on Winter
Oh yes... if trout aren’t seeing them, they need to see them, and therein lies the key to successful winter fishing. That’s pretty basic. What isn’t basic is the thought and experimentation which have gone into our Manic flies, and in particular.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Ronan’s Streamer Fishing Tips for Winter Opportunities
It’s that time folks and fish are now shooting the gap up our lake tributaries. Many sections remain open throughout the winter months.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Sink Tip Refresher
It’s that time again when many rivers are closing, and the cooler weather pushes fish into the depths. As they start to focus on other things in life and stay closer to home on the riverbed, it’s time to dust off your heavier gear to get your fly right down into their living room..... Read more
Tauranga Flats Saltwater Fly Essentials with Captain Lucas Allen of King Tide Salt Fly
We managed to distract Lucas Allen for five minutes to get the low down on the gear he runs on the boat with a couple of tips on knots and fly selections to get you up and running and ready to go chase some big greenbacked Kingfish and feisty Kahawai on the Tauranga flats..... Read more
Friday Fly Day - The Last Hustle
When I look at the calendar year, the months of May and June signal the end of a solid season. It’s when my ‘river fitness’ is at its strongest physically and mentally, but I am also more exhausted than ever.... Read more
Techy Thursday - Targeting Autumn Mayfly Munchers
April and May are a great months of the year for mayfly hatches. I feel this is due to the favourable temperatures and conditions along with the timing of their life cycle..... Read more
Manic Monday - Ladies Weekend
This month I had the good fortune of being able to host a group of New Zealand ladies on the Waihou River for a weekend of Euro Nymphing tuition. I had ladies from as close as Taupo and as far as Wellington despite extremely short notice. Given that three weeks ago the event wasn’t even a concept, it came together brilliantly, with a dozen ladies fishing each day..... Read more
Salty Saturday - Waterproof Packs
How you carry your gear for a day on the water is a very personal thing. Some like to keep everything fast and light, others prefer to take every item they have with them. Lucky for us.... Read more
Friday Fly Day - Unweighted Flies
How many of you carry unweighted versions of your nymphs? Trout can be found in super shallow water or feeding inches below the film and if you only carry your nymph patterns weighted, you’re missing out..... Read more