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Fly of the Month: August 2026
Scotch Poacher An excellent Taupo lure. Essential for fishing the river mouths on dark winter evenings and into the night. Use it either on its own or as a double rig with a lumo. Hook TMC 5262 or 5263 size #2 to #10 Thread Black Monocord 3/0 Tail Black squirrel tail Rib Silver oval tinsel…
Keep readingFly of the Month: July 2026
Orange Rabbit Some lures are essential for the central Plateau. Along with Red Setter, Craig’s Night-time, Smelt, Woolly Bugger and floating Glo-Bug – the Orange Rabbit completes the basic selection. An easy to tie pattern that works particularly well in Taupo’s rivers. Hook TMC 5262 size #2 – #10 Thread Black Mono Tail Orange hackle…
Keep readingFly of the Month: June 2026
Glow Bugs Probably the most effective cold water winter fly pattern. The Glo-Bug has proved itself for over 60 years now.Originating in California this easily tied pattern is successful wherever trout are. In fast, slow or still water this fly will attract pre-spawning and other trout when standard natural patterns are less interesting. Hook TMC…
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