Category Archives: Fly Fishing Lifestyle
Aotearoa Angling Etiquette (Or, how not to be a dick in New Zealand)

By Chris Dore Angling ethics and on-stream behaviour are a big deal here in NZ due to the unique qualities of our fishery. Gin clear water hosting sometimes less than several fish per mile mean that if you walk past, there’s a good chance they will...
The Bobber Conundrum

THE OTHER DAY I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM A READER. *** "Just wanted to bring up an issue that has been eating at my soul for years! I just can't wrap my arms around the thought of using a bobber. That being said, I know that when...
Joel vs The Shark

Max Pressure Photo by Louis Cahill MY GOOD FRIEND JOEL DICKEY WAS NOT RAISED BY WOLVES, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN HIM ANGRY. With hair the color of a new penny and bright blue eyes that can be uncomfortably intense at times,...
Bob Stays Out Late

Bob isn’t a quitter, even when he should be. Maybe there will be a hex hatch…where’s my truck? See more of Bob and the angling art of Andrea Larko on Etsy....
Catch More Fish By Listening To Vinyl

Is there a link between vinyl records and fly fishing? I'm prepared to make a completely unreasonable argument. Whether or not you agree with it, it might actually help you catch more fish. If not, it will absolutely make for a better music listening experience. What...
