Peter Hayes

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Being Better - Indicators part 2

Peter Hayes - 09 Oct, 2026

Explore trout bite indicators, nymph fishing and strike techniques, from bobbers

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Being Better - Indicators Part 1

Peter Hayes - 11 Jul, 2026

Learn how to fish nymphs under indicators, with expert tips on dry flies, yarn indicators,

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Being Better - Conditions and who has the upper hand?

Peter Hayes - 06 Apr, 2026

Discover how wind, weather, and water clarity affect trout behaviour in Tasmania—and

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Being Better - Wonderful Wendouree

Peter Hayes - 17 Jan, 2026

A flyfishing guide revisits Lake Wendouree after 45 years, exploring its mayfly hatches,

PODCAST

Peter Hayes - Forever The Student & Being Better

Peter Hayes and Andrew Fuller - 27 Oct, 2025

Join Andrew and legendary casting instructor Peter Hayes in this two-part Flyfisher’s

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Being Better - Shorten up!

Peter Hayes - 17 Oct, 2025

Timeless lessons on why short casting helps catch more trout. Spook less, see more,

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Being Better - Spooking fish, Part 3

Peter Hayes - 24 Jun, 2025

Learn strategies to avoid spooking trout, from managing shadows to perfecting your

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 16 Mar, 2025

How to Minimise Spooking Trout from Boats | Fly Fishing Tips

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 27 Dec, 2024

In the first instalment of a 3-part epic, Peter asks, have you spooked the fish?

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 18 Sep, 2024

Peter reflects on 30 years of Tasmanian flyfishing, celebrating progress, honouring

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 27 Jun, 2024

Peter reflects on the highs, lows, and evolving dynamics of Tasmanian flyfishing

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 17 Mar, 2024

Peter reflects on his second decade of guiding in Tasmania (2004–2014), discussing

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 14 Dec, 2023

Peter reflects on his early experiences guiding flyfishing in Tasmania, from the

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 16 Sep, 2023

Peter continues his deep dive into the Long Drift Leader (LDL) technique, sharing

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 16 Jun, 2023

Peter Hayes learns the intricacies of Naoto Shibuya’s Long Drift Leader dry fly technique

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Which Hand Should You Wind With? Left or Right?

Peter Hayes - 04 May, 2023

If you are going to fish for big and powerful fish where you might be required to

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 21 Mar, 2023

Peter shares key lessons and insights from decades of flyfishing and guiding experience.

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 17 Dec, 2022

Challenging and addictive, Hebgen Lake’s Gulper fishing delivers world-class dry

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 19 Sep, 2022

Reflections on a month in Montana covering the weather, culture, landscapes, and

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 29 Jun, 2022

Peter explores advanced considerations in leaders and tippets, covering diameter

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 06 Apr, 2022

A clear and detailed guide to leaders and tippets, explaining types, materials, diameters,

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Being Better

Peter Hayes - 16 Dec, 2021

Flyfishing for saltwater is intense and demanding like boxing, while freshwater trout