In this issue, with spring rains approaching, we tackle high and dirty river flows with Tom Jarman’s tips for managing discoloured water. The bream fishery of Hobart's Derwent River offers up challenges of its own, while the Tumut River in NSW showcases some of the best trout waters in the region. Paddleboarding for pelagics brings a fresh twist to inshore fly fishing, as we target salty species close to shore. Meanwhile, we take a trip down memory lane in Wellington’s hinterland licking a few cows along the way!
Tasmania’s South Esk River continues to inspire reflection on its classic charm, and Western Australia celebrates 150 years of trout against the odds.
The legendary sea-run browns of Patagonia’s Rio Grande await, and seeking golden mahseer in the foothills of the Himalayas is the trip of a lifetime. Venturing into the unknown, an expedition into Saudi Arabia’s remote waters of the Farasan Banks offers the challenge of cracking the code of a new frontier.
Plus:
Flies to tie — Bearded Boatman — Fighting Live Bait Crab
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In this issue, David Anderson is back to his twiggy best with another twisted option, while not far away Greg French continues his journey of revival in the NSW high country. Over the ditch, we explore options for the chilly season and uncover a treasure trove of NZ fly memorabilia.
Continuing on the quirkier front we try and keep up with an inaugural event that is three times the fun (for some). While there are lessons to be learnt at the Tassie lagoon of plenty, and some tough love to be taught in the salt when facing your limitations.
CXI is back on the cook after a break and we share in the joys of an epic Seychelles sojourn. Generational transition is afoot in Canadian homelands, and last but not least, we share the honour of celebrating an important milestone with a fly that has become a downunder mainstay in freshwater fly boxes.
Plus:
Flies to tie — New England Yabby — The Chicken Foot
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In this issue, we embark on a nostalgic journey through a tapestry of reflective stories beginning with the King of Kings Dick Marquand on the Tauranga Harbour. We delve into the historical currents of the Tongariro and cosy up in the stacks of the Tasmanian highlands, encompassing a rich heritage of some most cherished fly fishing locations.
We ascend to the high plains of Victoria, navigate the Derwent in a classic wooden drift boat, and learn the ropes of executing a successful cod mission in gorge country. We uncover the secrets of fishing in the Western Lakes without a hatch and revisit the North Island salt flats for some transformative lessons.
Our journey continues with a float down the Mary River for bass and sooties, and flip hemispheres for a triumphant redfish sojourn in Texas.
Getting a little more academic we sit down with Ron Thresher, author of a new book, and share in his profound connection with the mayfly.
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In this issue, we chase down some epic specimens from cod and barra in Australia to Golden Dorado in Bolivia as well as some seriously fit trout in the Oberon region of NSW.
The lakes serve up some substantial trout in an emerging Tassie fishery and across the ditch in two lesser-known lakes.
We learn lessons on yellowfin bream, mudeye feeders, NZ flats and cutting-edge approaches fresh from the World Championships. And dropping it back a gear we connect with some Snowy Mountain soul.
Andrew Harding , Aussie Fly Fisher , Peter Watson , Steven Dally , Craig Worthington , Chris Burgess, Cherie Forbes , Jeff Forsee , Tom Jarman , Leighton Adem , Peter Broomhall Thomas Cramp Rowan Robinson
In this issue, there is lots to learn, beginning with how to speak trout in Kiwi, putting the permit puzzle together, pursuing estuary GT, tackling whiting and short sessions to avoid work.
Lake Echo, Tasmania, is rediscovered at one end and at the top end we take a quick whip around the possibilities of FNQ on fly.
A connection is made between fishing and hunting, the joy of tropical freshwater JPs is a highlight, and in the UK we uncover Killer Shrimp.
Andrew Harding , Jack Porter , Aussie Fly Fisher , Peter Watson , Steven Dally , Craig Worthington , Chris Burgess, James Fuller , Cherie Forbes , Mark Cloutier , Tim O'Reilly
In this issue, dive back into Tassie with early-season flood fishing, extended expeditions and midge brilliance on Burbury. The adventures continue on the Thredbo Valley Track, and we drift for Murray cod.
We reboot a couple of classics in fly fishing literature and reconnect with the more soulful aspects of angling. The contemplation continues considering the right boat for fly fishing.
In the salt, we chase snapper from the rocks in NZ, connect with bream in South West Victoria and start with the fundamentals of flatties on fly. Topping it off, we break the bleakness of winter with some summer sophistication in Trentino, Italy, over a glass of Pino Grigio.
Tom Jarman , Aussie Fly Fisher , Peter Watson , Steven Dally , Leighton Adem , Craig Worthington , Peter Broomhall , Chris Burgess, James Fuller , Cherie Forbes , Marina Gibson Fishing , Fly Fishing Nation , Stephan Gian Dombaj Junior
In this issue 110 we delve into a range of flies across different species and varying applications from CDC to Dahlbergs to saltwater jigs, Taupo nymphs and more.
Achievements are celebrated with the Big 4 permit, a top to bottom two-wheeled expedition on the Thredbo and a new species on fly in the Chatham Islands. Outmanouvering La Nina in Tasmania is also on the cards and mullet madness sets in.
In travel, there is valuable advice for Aussies travelling across the ditch and a pilgrimage to Canada for bullies.
Tom Jarman , Aussie Fly Fisher , Andrew Harding , Jack Porter , Peter Watson , Steven Dally , Nick Reygaert , Leighton Adem , Craig Worthington , Cale Berry , Ben Carden
