
Simple Fly Patterns, Big Results: Learn Why Less is More
Trout aren’t really that fussy, and certainly aren’t suspicious. Put a reasonable impression of food in front of trout and, if they are feeding, they’ll usually eat it. My own fly box is a pretty...

Trip Report: The Flats of Belize
Getting back on the water post-op…where physical therapy takes the form of jumping tarpon. Suffice to say, 2024 has not gone as planned. The year started off nicely on schedule, busy with photo s...

Casting Angles: The Tall and Short of it
Adjusting your height could be your secret weapon for fooling the toughest-to-reach fish. Fly casters come in all shapes and sizes, and they move in different ways. At a not so towering 5’8”, I h...

Renowned New Zealand fly fisherman, conservationist, and our dear friend Dick Marquand has sadly passed away recently. A familiar presence on the Tauranga flats, Dick spent countless summer days w...

Pick Up Lines - Tips för att förbättra ditt flugfiske och flugkastning
Pick Up Lines – Joe Mahler. Precis som de första talade orden när man träffar någon ny, så är de första rörelserna av ett flugkast. Började gipset smidigt och utan ansträngning, eller började det ...

Fly Selection & other Tactics to Outsmart Wary Fish
Fly selection is more than just choosing a pattern that looks pretty—it involves observing the conditions, understanding fish behaviour, and making strategic adjustments on the water. Let's look ...