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A Scott Centric Fly Rod Review By Chris Dore

Legendary New Zealand fly fishing guide, Chris Dore, spends a lot of time out on the water and has seen every type of fly rod come and go over the ...

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Scott on Scott - A Scott Centric Review from Scott Xanthoulakis

Ok, most people that know me know that I’m a gear freak, working part-time at The Flyfisher in Melbourne didn’t help with this addiction with mo...

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Techy Thursday - Here Comes The Sun

With 30 degree temperatures forecast in the near future it’s time to look at your new seasons summertime clothing systems and what better to kee...

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Team Tuesday - Adam Priest Reviews The Simms Riparian Camo

The new Simms Riparian Camo Solarflex sungaiter and gloves make you look cool, which is obviously very important when fly fishing the hinterland...

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One Rod - A Scott Centric Review from Simon Taylor

With domestic travel restrictions begin to ease within Australia, but with international boarders still closed lots of anglers who usually trave...

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Friday Fly Day - Summer Manic Fly Collection Flies I'm Stocking Up On

It’s now two months into the season and the official beginning of summer. The fly boxes have sure had a workout and it’s now time for a r...

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...