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Salty Saturday - First Time Aitutaki

The Cook Islands is a wonderful place to try saltwater fly. A multitude of colorful species are available in the lagoon

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Techy Thursday - Dore's got mail

So again, I receive a message asking advice on the simplest thing and respond with overwhelming depth. Check out the lat

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Techy Thursday - Slow & Deep 'cause thats how we roll

It's pretty cool to see a surge in two hand fly fishing over the past couple of years, and with hardcore groups emerging

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Techy Thursdays - Pimp yo' retrieve!

So if you're one of those anglers who mindlessly strips your streamer while gawking around at the scenery, then your pro

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Techy Thursdays - Winter Edgewater Advice

Here Phil fishes the shallows the easiest way: by not wading out to his thigh... Over the colder months and in times of

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Techy Thursdays - The Importance of the Bottom and Top Hand

Switch or Spey casting may prove daunting to begin with, but once you get into the groove of things, it provides some ma

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...