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Monthly Archives: February 2026

Monthly Archives: February 2026

The Sandworm Solution

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FLY TYING

The Sandworm Solution

Philip Weigall - 02 Feb, 2026

How a simple sandworm fly unlocked exceptional estuary bream fishing, with lessons

Snowy Lakes - February update

LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Lakes - February update

Steve Dunn - 04 Feb, 2026

Late summer trout fishing insights on polaroiding, dry fly tactics, angler styles,

Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

Craig Coltman - 07 Feb, 2026

A proven loch-style wet fly, the Doobry Variant is a consistent middle-dropper performer.

Tunnel Nets: the quiet threat to Queensland’s flats

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Tunnel Nets: the quiet threat to Queensland’s flats

Andrew Fuller - 11 Feb, 2026

Tunnel nets are being trialled on Queensland flats and could clean out a flat in

Fishing the north of the South Island with Felix

New Zealand PEOPLE

Fishing the north of the South Island with Felix

Philip Weigall - 14 Feb, 2026

A week flyfishing NZ’s Nelson Lakes and surrounds an old mate: sighted brown trout,

Longwood fire: Goulburn catchment fishing update

LOCAL REPORTS

Longwood fire: Goulburn catchment fishing update

Michael Hurren - 17 Feb, 2026

Despite the Longwood fire, most Goulburn trout streams remain unaffected. Support

Vale Rob Meade 17/8/1960 – 25/1/2026

PEOPLE

Vale Rob Meade 17/8/1960 – 25/1/2026

Philip Weigall - 21 Feb, 2026

Flyfishers everywhere were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of

Rain on the Rivers

LOCAL REPORTS

Rain on the Rivers

Philip Weigall - 27 Feb, 2026

Heavy rain breaks drought and fire across Victoria, refreshing the Goulburn, Acheron,