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Techy Thursday - Late Summer Dry Fly

So summer is on its last legs and the fish have seen quite a few flies yet we need to adapt to the seasons. No need to s

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Techy Thursday - Loon Line Care

So you're midway through the season and that new fly line you treated yourself to a few months back is showing signs of

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Techy Thursday - It's The Little Things

We all can focus on the bigger stuff whereas it’s the smaller things that often get us in a pickle. Here are a few commo

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Salty Saturday - Airflo Chard's Tropical Punch Line

The Airflo Chard's Tropical Punch is a line with a purpose – a 40 foot head but an aggressive

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Techy Thursday - Don't Choke The Chicken

One of the things I find myself repeatedly calling most days on the stream with clients is ‘relax that hand!’ Or ‘don’t

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Salty Saturday - Airflo Flats Master Line

This line is a Manic Tackle Project special developed with Australian guides and flyfishers. The Flats Master

McKenzie Hydro Canals Map - Complete Fishing Guide

When it comes to fishing, landing monster trout from the Twizel Canals has all sorts of hearsay and conjecture. Whether you are for it or against i...

The Guide To Fishing The Tongariro River

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The Tongariro River | A Guide To Fly Fishing In Taupo

The iconic Tongariro river is the quintessential fly-fishing river. Combined with its raw beauty and desirable characteristics it just keeps callin...

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Learn how to cast a fly rod

With a little bit of practice and keeping these five key fly casting essentials in mind, you'll be hitting the other bank with the tightest of loop...