Fly Casting - Accuracy Above All
Fly fishing and fly casting - Accuracy above all. With Joe Mahler “Now, drop it in there again, but this time a quarter-inch to the left.” I had just placed my fly in a doormat-sized opening in t...
Graphite Fly Rods (Carbon Fibre) vs Fiberglass Fly Rods
If you are looking to get a picture of the differences between Graphite fly rods and Fiberglass fly rods, Joe Mahler has the lowdown. Of course, here in New Zealand we refer to these materials a li...
How & Why You Should Clean Your Fly Line
Why clean your fly line? Fly lines are expensive and there's more than one reason a little cleaning, care and maintenance will pay dividends. As you'll see in a moment there are a couple of very go...
10 Best Trout Flies For Fly Fishing Fresh Water
The reason they work so well is because of the way a trout’s brain works. These fly designs are based on the most important ‘triggers’ to a trout’s feeding response – a fly’s size, shape and postur...
Inherit the Wind - Tips for casting in windy conditions
Wind, in many great fishing destinations, is always a factor. While it can make fly casting challenging, the wind also has its advantages, such as being able to get closer to the fish without spook...
What is the best 6 weight fly rod for New Zealand?
What is the best 6 weight fly rod for New Zealand? While the term "Best 6wt Fly Rod" is pretty subjective, we produce a couple of 6 wts that have been specifically designed for New Zealand conditio...
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