by Gavin McAuliffe | Aug 23, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports
Well it’s a little over month out from the 1st of Oct opening of the rivers (anything that flows directly from mountains or lakes to the sea) and is then followed a month later on the 1st of Nov by the rivers and streams that flow from the mountains to the...
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 | Jun 1, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports
Monday the 31st of May was the last day of the season for being able to fish the mountain rivers and streams that flow into the the lakes and they now stay closed until 1st November. Some mates and I decided instead of chasing trout we would head down to the South...
by Gavin McAuliffe | May 27, 2010 | Fly Fishing, Tips and Tricks
Fly Fishing can certainly be a sport (or art) that requires a fair bit of decent equipment. As a New Zealand fly fishing guide I get to use and test many bits of kit, some of which cuts the mustard and some that doesn’t. Over time you refine what you use, when...
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...