The Flyfisher

GEAR SHOP TALK THE BASICS

Flyfishing Tippet and Leaders Explained

The Flyfisher - 20 Mar, 2022

A clear guide to understanding tapered leaders and tippets, explaining their role

GEAR SHOP TALK

Understanding Flyfishing Gear

The Flyfisher - 20 Mar, 2022

A straightforward guide to assembling a flyfishing outfit, covering rod, reel, and

THE BASICS

What is flyfishing?

The Flyfisher - 20 Mar, 2022

An introduction to what makes flyfishing unique, explaining how fly line—not sinkers

DESTINATIONS New Zealand PREMIUM ARTICLES LOCATION GUIDES

Silver Lining

The Flyfisher - 20 Mar, 2022

Lockdowns briefly reduced fishing pressure, giving anglers rare solitude, but good

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia

The Reasoning Flyfisher

The Flyfisher - 15 Mar, 2022

A thoughtful look at improving flyfishing success in Tasmania’s Western Lakes through

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES

The forgotten bugs

The Flyfisher - 10 Mar, 2022

Exploring the often-overlooked stoneflies and dobsonflies, their role in Australian

PODCAST

The Flyfisher's Podcast - Episode 1

The Flyfisher - 09 Mar, 2022

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss our background in flyfishing.

LOCAL REPORTS

La Nina south-east summer snapshot

The Flyfisher - 06 Mar, 2022

A look back at an unusually wet and mild summer across Victoria and the Snowy region,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES

Hoppers vs midges

The Flyfisher - 25 Feb, 2022

At Lake Eucumbene, trout feeding on both midges and grasshoppers made for memorable

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Mountains late summer update

The Flyfisher - 18 Feb, 2022

High lake levels and late summer hoppers made for excellent trout fishing across

DESTINATIONS Australia

There’s something about the highlands

The Flyfisher - 12 Feb, 2022

Annual Tasmanian highlands trip blends challenging trout fishing with spectacular

STORIES

Slipping into 50

The Flyfisher - 06 Feb, 2022

A reflection on flyfishing in north-east Victoria after turning 50, highlighting

DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Giant Tumut Dams

The Flyfisher - 04 Feb, 2022

Mickey explores Talbingo and Blowering, two western Snowy Mountains lakes often overlooked

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES THE BASICS

Left or right-hand wind?

The Flyfisher - 31 Jan, 2022

Advice on which hand to wind a fly reel with, stressing that the ability to wind

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Lakes Midsummer Update

The Flyfisher - 21 Jan, 2022

Lake Eucumbene offered productive trout fishing with small midges and PTNs scoring

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES LOCAL REPORTS

Grub’s up

The Flyfisher - 18 Jan, 2022

Trout on north-east Victorian rivers eagerly took willow grub patterns once more,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Flyfishing in Retirement - Pt 2

The Flyfisher - 13 Jan, 2022

Retirees can make flyfishing safer and more enjoyable by choosing the right boat,

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES LOCAL REPORTS

The Cruel Sea

The Flyfisher - 11 Jan, 2022

A thrilling ocean flyfishing outing off the Bellarine Peninsula sees salmon, kingfish

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Lakes New Year Update

The Flyfisher - 04 Jan, 2022

Lake Eucumbene continues to deliver exceptional trout and brown fishing, with rising

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES LOCAL REPORTS

Greek philosophy and flyfishing

The Flyfisher - 01 Jan, 2022

Reflecting on a 10-day trip around Bright, north-east Victoria, this report shows

STORIES PEOPLE

Finding your drift

The Flyfisher - 27 Dec, 2021

Rediscovering flyfishing helped restore balance, happiness and resilience, showing

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Mixed bag in NE Victoria

The Flyfisher - 21 Dec, 2021

A brief trip to the Ovens and Kiewa valleys produced healthy rainbows and browns,

THE BASICS

Lake Insect Refresher

The Flyfisher - 09 Dec, 2021

A practical guide to the key lake insects—damselflies, dragonflies, midges, mayfly

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy Lakes - Early Summer Update

The Flyfisher - 03 Dec, 2021

Cold, wet weather has made Lake Eucumbene the standout fishery, with midge and damsel

DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

Tasmania’s Western Lakes - the untold story

The Flyfisher - 01 Dec, 2021

Tasmania’s Western Lakes offer breathtaking wilderness and challenging fishing, rewarding

DESTINATIONS International

Cold Feet in Croatia

The Flyfisher - 20 Nov, 2021

Exploring Croatia’s limestone rivers, the writer discovers a breathtaking waterfall

LOCAL REPORTS

Snowies November Update

The Flyfisher - 14 Nov, 2021

This bay on the western shore of Lake Eucumbene looked amazing. But we were back

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS

Getting ready to fish North-east Victoria

The Flyfisher - 26 Oct, 2021

After Melbourne’s reopening, north-east Victorian streams are primed for eager flyfishers,

LOCAL REPORTS

The Goulburn, tributaries, and termites

The Flyfisher - 25 Oct, 2021

High flows and abundant insects have the Goulburn and surrounding Victorian streams

LOCAL REPORTS

Snowy lakes - late October 2021 update

The Flyfisher - 23 Oct, 2021

High flows and abundant insects have the Goulburn and surrounding Victorian streams

Page 8 - The Flyfisher

Flyfishing Tippet and Leaders Explained

Understanding Flyfishing Gear

What is flyfishing?

Silver Lining

The Reasoning Flyfisher

The forgotten bugs

The Flyfisher's Podcast - Episode 1

La Nina south-east summer snapshot

Hoppers vs midges

Snowy Mountains late summer update

There’s something about the highlands

Slipping into 50

The Giant Tumut Dams

Left or right-hand wind?

Snowy Lakes Midsummer Update

Grub’s up

Flyfishing in Retirement - Pt 2

The Cruel Sea

Snowy Lakes New Year Update

Greek philosophy and flyfishing

Finding your drift

Mixed bag in NE Victoria

Lake Insect Refresher

Snowy Lakes - Early Summer Update

Tasmania’s Western Lakes - the untold story

Cold Feet in Croatia

Snowies November Update

Getting ready to fish North-east Victoria

The Goulburn, tributaries, and termites

Snowy lakes - late October 2021 update

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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