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Techy Thursday - How To Fish Slow Sinking Fly Lines

One of the most underestimated fly lines out there is the slow intermediate, or ‘hover’ as they're often referred to.

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Team Tuesday - NZ Fly Fishing Team River Clinic

Here's a great opportunity to add some serious river fishing skills to your arsenal and take your abilities to pull fish

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Techy Thursday - Don't Leave Home Without Them

It’s winter and obviously my ‘grab n go’ summertime pack has needed a reset. Where tiny dry flies once dominated, bright

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Friday Fly Day - Damsels and Dragons

Throughout Australia and New Zealand most rivers are now closed for winter. However, there are many stillwater opportuni

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Techy Thursday - Spey Casting & the 180 Degree Rule

A lot of budding spey casters get so caught up in the latest and greatest casts or fanging for distance, without underst

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Friday Fly Day - Winter Flies Part Four: The Other Stuff

So winter isn’t just bling, bugs and bloody big bombs. In fact, many times fish just won’t eat the accepted winter bling

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...