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Techy Thursday - Changing The Retrieve On Your Hatch Finatic

All Hatch reels come set to left-hand retrieve, but are designed to allow anglers to convert to the opposite retrieve in

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How To Revive Gore Tex Waders & Jackets

It’s that time of the season when your waders and jacket have seen a little use and can probably do with a little love.

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Techy Thursday - Dodgy Weather & Fickle Fish

This summer so far has been a strange one for me in the South. Fish feeding avidly one day and the next, we can hardly b

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Techy Thursday - Tips for spotting fish

I don’t wait for clients to see the fish. I point out where the fish is, ask them if they see what I’m pointing at, and

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Techy Thursday - Judging Distance

One of the things I see a lot with visiting anglers is the inability to correctly judge distance. Now we all know if we

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Friday Fly Day - Quill Klink

Looking for that subtle wee go-to this summer? Introducing the Quill Klink emerger.

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...