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Fly of the Month: March 2026

Red Setter With winter fishing fast approaching and with downstream lure fishing showing a resurgence, especially in the Turangi/Taupo area, the Red Setter is a “must have” fly. This is another easy to tie essential pattern. Created in the 1940’s by Geoff Sanderson of Turangi, this pattern is still a great fish catcher. Popular with…

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Fly of the Month: February 2026

Pheasant Tail Nymph The Pheasant Tail nymph is one of the most useful nymph patterns. Rainbows and Browns love them because the nymph imitates a wide range of naturals. Hook Kamisan B175 #12 & #14 or TMC 3769 #10-18 Tail Fibres from pheasant tail Gold Rib Copper wire Body Pheasant tail fibres over lead wire…

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Fly of the Month: December 2025

Cicada To see a large trout emerge from the depths of a big deep pool, in fast water and take a large dry fly off the surface is one of the greatest joys of summer fishing. The cicada and other terrestrial patterns are designed to do just that. Extra buoyancy can be achieved with foam.…

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