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 | Aug 13, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Video, Tips and Tricks
In my last post I recommended up-skilling your fly casting ability before coming on your fly fishing trip to New Zealand. Carl McNeil has a great clip below that shows some of these casts that will really up your chances of catching more fish while in NZ (or...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Aug 1, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Equipment, Tips and Tricks
If you haven’t read Preparing for a New Zealand Fly Fishing Expedition Part 1 – do it now. If you have keep reading. The gear to bring with you should be right at the top of the list now. If you are into a bit of comfort with a roof overhead, hot running...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Jul 3, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Tips and Tricks
If you are coming from far shores to fly fish in New Zealand for that first trip that you have been thinking about making for years a bit of advance preparation can make a big difference to your fly fishing vacation. There are many things to think about when planning...