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Effective Flies – the Milly Midge

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies – the Milly Midge

Craig Coltman - 24 Aug, 2026

Learn to tie and fish the Milly Midge, an effective chironomid pupa imitation for

Cape York Flats Pt 1: Tuskfish

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

Cape York Flats Pt 1: Tuskfish

Kiel Jones - 12 Aug, 2026

Discover Cape York flats flyfishing for blackspot tuskfish, with tips on finding,

Jim

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES PEOPLE

Jim

Jim Allen - 05 Aug, 2026

A humorous look at trout weights, honest angling and fish tales, with stories from

Boat versus bank?

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Boat versus bank?

Philip Weigall - 25 Jul, 2026

Boat or bank? Explore the strengths of each approach to flyfishing, from accessing

Being Better - Indicators Part 1

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

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,

Small Streams, Rods and Lines

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES GEAR PREMIUM ARTICLES

Small Streams, Rods and Lines

David Anderson - 28 Jun, 2026

Discover why small streams offer some of the best trout fishing, plus insights on

Improved Ovens Valley stream habitat = better fishing

LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Improved Ovens Valley stream habitat = better fishing

Hamish Brooks - 14 Jun, 2026

Explore the Bridging Waters restoration works on Victoria’s Ovens River and discover

Editorial - On and Off

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial - On and Off

Philip Weigall - 01 Jun, 2026

Why do cod and bream turn on and off while trout keep feeding? A winter reflection

Effective Flies - Fuzzle Bugger

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - Fuzzle Bugger

Craig Coltman - 27 May, 2026

With the arrival of the cooler months, the trout will be turning their attention

Jim - Tasmanian Diaries

PREMIUM ARTICLES PEOPLE

Jim - Tasmanian Diaries

Jim Allen - 23 May, 2026

Jim Allen reflects on 45 years of Tasmanian trout fishing diaries, changing fisheries,

Sight fishing winter lakes

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Sight fishing winter lakes

Philip Weigall - 17 May, 2026

Discover winter trout sight fishing tactics, smelter strategies, polaroiding tips

Lake midge: a small insect with a big impact

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Lake midge: a small insect with a big impact

Kiel Jones - 05 May, 2026

Learn how to identify and fish midge hatches on lakes, from bloodworms to buzzers

Bermagui Flyfishing: Offshore, Estuary & Beyond

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES LOCATION GUIDES

Bermagui Flyfishing: Offshore, Estuary & Beyond

Peter Panopoulos - 28 Apr, 2026

Discover Bermagui flyfishing: offshore pelagics, estuaries, bass; even trout just

Flyfishing Tasmania’s bays and estuaries

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES LOCATION GUIDES

Flyfishing Tasmania’s bays and estuaries

Simon Ellis - 17 Apr, 2026

Discover flyfishing in Tasmania’s bays and estuaries. Tips on tactics, flies, and

Being Better - Conditions and who has the upper hand?

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

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

Arcadia – expanding a key native fish hatchery

PREMIUM ARTICLES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Arcadia – expanding a key native fish hatchery

Hamish Brooks - 13 Mar, 2026

Inside the expanded Arcadia hatchery near Shepparton, breeding Murray cod and other

Editorial - Autumn

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial - Autumn

Philip Weigall - 01 Mar, 2026

After drought-breaking rain, a polaroiding session on the Goulburn River produces

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.

Being Better - Wonderful Wendouree

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES LOCATION GUIDES

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

PREMIUM ARTICLES PEOPLE

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!

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

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.