Philip Weigall

LOCAL REPORTS

Encounters vs captures – mid Goulburn catchment

Philip Weigall - 08 Jan, 2025

Plenty of eats, close calls and missed fish made for a cracking start to the trout

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Best Ever?

Philip Weigall - 19 Dec, 2024

Reflections on a potentially all-time best flyfishing trip, sight-fishing big browns

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Keeping Cool

Philip Weigall - 15 Dec, 2024

Philip shares essential tactics for trout fishing in hot weather, highlighting how

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 02 Dec, 2024

Philip Weigall reflects on expectations in flyfishing, sharing stories of triumph

LOCAL REPORTS STORIES

A Royal Evening on the Goulburn

Philip Weigall - 29 Nov, 2024

A buggy, muggy evening on the Goulburn turns into classic dry fly action, with rising

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Terrestrial insects and lakes

Philip Weigall - 04 Oct, 2024

Dry fly fishing on lakes needn’t depend on mayfly and caddis, writes Philip.

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 03 Sep, 2024

A winter visit to Lake Bullen Merri delivers unexpectedly good flyfishing and valuable

DESTINATIONS Australia

Up and down the Glenelg River

Philip Weigall - 13 Aug, 2024

A three-day Glenelg River trip delivers estuary perch, bream, and memorable moments,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Winter Lake Trip

Philip Weigall - 15 Jun, 2024

Philip outlines his detailed approach to planning and executing a successful winter

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 30 May, 2024

A revisit to a seemingly forgotten lake leads to unexpected success, with a tough

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES STORIES

Autumn sippers

Philip Weigall - 20 Apr, 2024

Autumn's sipper fishing, particularly in April, offers a visual and technical challenge,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Time Enough

Philip Weigall - 31 Mar, 2024

Philip reflects on the importance of patience in fly fishing, sharing experiences

LOCAL REPORTS STORIES

On the Goulburn & surrounds

Philip Weigall - 07 Mar, 2024

An autumn fly fishing trip on the Goulburn and its tributaries, featuring dry fly

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 03 Mar, 2024

A fishing trip with friends in Tasmania sparks a humorous yet insightful debate over

STORIES

Getting the drift

Philip Weigall - 26 Jan, 2024

It really is amazing how the behaviour of a fly in a stream’s current can affect

STORIES

Hoping for Hoppers

Philip Weigall - 17 Jan, 2024

Despite a wet summer in central Victoria, a day on local streams reveals a welcome

STORIES

2023: A flyfishing year in review

Philip Weigall - 01 Jan, 2024

A month-by-month reflection on 2023’s flyfishing across south-eastern Australia,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Presentation surprises

Philip Weigall - 28 Dec, 2023

From southwest estuaries to the Snowy Mountains, Philip experiences the power of

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Snowy Streams

Philip Weigall - 12 Dec, 2023

A day of fishing on the Snowy and Thredbo Rivers leads to a mix of challenges and

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 01 Dec, 2023

A nuanced look at how trout respond to warm water temperatures in Australian conditions,

STORIES

Old habits

Philip Weigall - 23 Nov, 2023

New fishing approaches on familiar streams reveal surprising trout and challenge

STORIES

Trout stream supreme… and an unforgettable surprise

Philip Weigall - 15 Nov, 2023

A rewarding spring trip to Victoria’s mountain streams brings excellent trout fishing—and

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Windscreens and trout

Philip Weigall - 10 Nov, 2023

Two challenging but rewarding days flyfishing—first on Lake Wendouree, then a nearby

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Sight fishing the Grampians lakes

Philip Weigall - 19 Oct, 2023

A couple of days chasing sighted trout in the flooded Grampians lakes delivers thrilling

STORIES THE BASICS

Too Easy

Philip Weigall - 08 Oct, 2023

The evolving flyfishing journeys of two teenage brothers highlight the value of independence,

DESTINATIONS Australia

Best laid plans, East Gippsland

Philip Weigall - 20 Sep, 2023

An unpredictable spring trip to East Gippsland estuaries delivers unexpected catches

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Dun Thing

Philip Weigall - 16 Sep, 2023

Philip explores the joys and challenges of the mayfly season on Victoria's lakes,

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 31 Aug, 2023

Philip Weigall reflects on the concept of "enough" in flyfishing, sharing experiences

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

A Matter of Midge

Philip Weigall - 28 Jun, 2023

Winter trout fishing remains productive through subtle but exciting midge hatches,

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 01 Jun, 2023

Philip Weigall shares heartfelt memories of fishing with his father from early redfin

Page 2 - Philip Weigall

Encounters vs captures – mid Goulburn catchment

Best Ever?

Keeping Cool

Editorial

A Royal Evening on the Goulburn

Terrestrial insects and lakes

Editorial

Up and down the Glenelg River

The Winter Lake Trip

Editorial

Autumn sippers

Time Enough

On the Goulburn & surrounds

Editorial

Getting the drift

Hoping for Hoppers

2023: A flyfishing year in review

Presentation surprises

Snowy Streams

Editorial

Old habits

Trout stream supreme… and an unforgettable surprise

Windscreens and trout

Sight fishing the Grampians lakes

Too Easy

Best laid plans, East Gippsland

The Dun Thing

Editorial

A Matter of Midge

Editorial

Pike, sea trout and a bit of jam

Effective Flies – the Milly Midge

West Coast Estuaries, Wildlife, and a Lost Rod

Cape York Flats Pt 1: Tuskfish

Fly Fishing New Zealand – South Island DIY Guide

The Best Wading Staffs — Tested

Fishing the North Island of New Zealand – A Flyfisher's Guide

Willow Grubbing

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