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Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

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Effective Flies - Doobry Variant

Craig Coltman - 07 Feb, 2026

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

Being Better - Wonderful Wendouree

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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,

High flow pool-hopping in NZ's North Island

New Zealand PREMIUM ARTICLES

High flow pool-hopping in NZ's North Island

Max Caruso - 05 Jan, 2026

A late-spring DIY flyfishing trip to New Zealand’s Waioeka River and tribs., adapting

Lake Eucumbene's dragonfly feeders

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Lake Eucumbene's dragonfly feeders

Philip Weigall - 15 Dec, 2025

Insights and tactics for targeting Lake Eucumbene’s dragonfly-feeding trout, with

Hinchinbrook Challenge I Full Film - Official F3T Film Selection 2025

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Hinchinbrook Challenge I Full Film - Official F3T Film Selection 2025

The Flyfisher - 13 Dec, 2025

Welcome to the Hinchinbrook Challenge — one of Australia’s most demanding and addictive

In sync with Victoria's stream season

LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

In sync with Victoria's stream season

Hamish Brooks - 05 Dec, 2025

A reflective journey through the early trout season in Victoria, chasing small-stream

Editorial - Summer

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial - Summer

Philip Weigall - 01 Dec, 2025

Reflections on early season trout fishing—slow streams, a missed Goulburn giant,

Alaska - Almost Paradise

International PREMIUM ARTICLES

Alaska - Almost Paradise

Craig Coltman - 26 Nov, 2025

A flyfishing journey through Alaska’s lakes and rivers—pike, salmon, rainbows, and

Jim

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Jim

Jim Allen - 12 Nov, 2025

A heartfelt tribute to John Fox — friend, guide and fishing companion — reflecting

Ireland, fishing and Ferox

International PREMIUM ARTICLES

Ireland, fishing and Ferox

Steve Dunn - 05 Nov, 2025

Exploring Ireland’s flyfishing treasures—Lough Corrib, Ferox trout, and the magic

Effective Flies – The Pin-head Fry

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies – The Pin-head Fry

Craig Coltman - 30 Oct, 2025

Learn how the Pin-head Fry fly imitates tiny redfin and roach fry, helping you tempt

Being Better - Shorten up!

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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,

Trout to tuna

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Trout to tuna

Kiel Jones - 05 Oct, 2025

From Trout to Tuna – A Flyfisher’s Guide to making the move to salt.

The Fundamentals

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Fundamentals

Philip Weigall - 23 Sep, 2025

Trout season 2024/25 exposed the limits of fishing reports. Learn why understanding

Navigating Angler Access

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Navigating Angler Access

Hamish Brooks - 12 Sep, 2025

Know your freshwater fishing rights and the rules of civility. Learn access laws,

Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

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Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 19 Aug, 2025

Learn how to tie and fish the Zebra Buzzer, a proven black midge pupa pattern for

The Italian Job - Part 2

International STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Italian Job - Part 2

Steve Dunn - 31 Jul, 2025

A visiting flyfisher explores Italy's Brenta River, solo and with guide Marco Naldi,

Trout fishing close to Hobart

DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

Trout fishing close to Hobart

Simon Ellis - 17 Jul, 2025

Explore top trout fishing around Hobart, from the Derwent & Huon to small creeks.

The Italian Job - Part 1

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The Italian Job - Part 1

Steve Dunn - 03 Jul, 2025

A visiting flyfisher navigates Italian licences, rivers & lakes on a DIY trip through

Being Better - Spooking fish, Part 3

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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

Jim

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Jim

Jim Allen - 13 Jun, 2025

Honouring the lives of Michael Youl & Peter Nixon—remarkable friends, anglers, and

Slow down

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Slow down

Philip Weigall - 10 Jun, 2025

Stopping and watching at Lake Eucumbene. There’s something about the end of the trout

Editorial - Winter 2025

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial - Winter 2025

Philip Weigall - 30 May, 2025

The possibility of a mulloway - even if remote - is never far from your mind on the

Flyfishing repaired habitat around Bright

LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Flyfishing repaired habitat around Bright

Hamish Brooks - 30 May, 2025

Low flows, good habitat & wild trout: fishing improved stretches of the Ovens & Buckland

A Flyfishing Odyssey Through Mexico and Belize

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A Flyfishing Odyssey Through Mexico and Belize

Andrew Fuller - 28 Apr, 2025

Explore the ultimate flyfishing journey through Mexico’s Xcalak and Belize’s Placencia

The Kiss of Winter

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The Kiss of Winter

David Anderson - 10 Apr, 2025

With the first cold days reminding us of what's just around the corner, David considers

Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

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Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

Craig Coltman - 10 Apr, 2025

The Claret Carrot is one of the simplest and most versatile dry flies available to

Aquatic moths

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Aquatic moths

Steve Dunn - 27 Mar, 2025

Steve investigates a little-known insect that's probably more important to trout

Jim

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Jim

Jim Allen and Philip Weigall - 27 Mar, 2025

Philip fills in for Jim Allen to reflect on fishing diaries, Tassie trips, and why

Glenelg Lessons

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Glenelg Lessons

Philip Weigall - 16 Mar, 2025

Fly Fishing the Glenelg River Estuary | Bream, EPs, Mulloway & More