by Gavin McAuliffe | Oct 5, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks
I just got back from 4 days looking around Southland over the opening of the 2010 – 2011 New Zealand fly fishing season. As expected the biggest storm in 50 yrs has had some effect on many of the rivers in Southland. Some big flood flows have moved channels...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Sep 6, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Salt Water Fly Fishing, Tips and Tricks
The weather patterns have changed and spring is on us. Now is a good time to be sorting out your fly fishing gear so it’s all ready to go come the opening of the new fishing season in 3 weeks time. Fix the busted bits, clean the dirty, tie or buy those flies...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Jul 21, 2010 | Fly Fishing
Skues was a nymph man, then Halford went dry. When we see the way the press and media go on about events in our lifetime, you have to shake your head. And think fly fishing is the best. Wet or dry. A kind of escapism with the best possible conclusion. A fish. Be it a...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Jun 23, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Salt Water Fly Fishing, Tips and Tricks
Recently I have been exploring some different ways to catch New Zealand trout. I had some saltwater flies sitting around that I use for offerings to kawhai and decided on a recent foray to a couple of local rivers to try using them. I was using a switch rod with a...
by Gavin McAuliffe | May 23, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks
Taking your pack off, removing wet boots from tired feet at the end of a long days fly fishing in a remote New Zealand back country river valley then sitting around the hut fire as dinner is simmering away while you chat about the fabulous highlights of a days fishing...