Simple Fly Patterns, Big Results: Learn Why Less is More

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...

EpicpeopleTrip Report: The Flats of Belize

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...

Fly CastingFly fishing for bass

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...

In Memory of Dick Marquand

In Memory of Dick Marquand

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...

Fly Casting5 tips to help improve your fly casting and fly fishing with a fly rod

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 & 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 ...