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Philip Weigall - 30 Jul, 2026

A review of Neil Grose's True Confessions of a Tasmanian Fly Fishing Guide—an entertaining

BOOK REVIEW – THE MORTON SMUGGLER

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BOOK REVIEW – THE MORTON SMUGGLER

Jim Allen - 14 May, 2026

A review of The Morton Smuggler, a compelling flyfishing novel spanning Scotland,

Rivers of Passage

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Rivers of Passage

Philip Weigall - 19 Jan, 2026

Review of Rivers of Passage by Ben Hohnke, an Australian flyfishing memoir set on

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The Best Wading Staffs — Tested

The Flyfisher - 16 Dec, 2025

A quick, no-nonsense rundown of the best wading staffs on the market. We’ve tested

Book Review – ‘Upstream in a Dream’

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Book Review – ‘Upstream in a Dream’

Philip Weigall - 28 Aug, 2025

Review of Upstream in a Dream by Hamish Brooks – a flyfishing book rich with humour,

Book Review – Wild Heart of Tasmania by Greg French

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Book Review – Wild Heart of Tasmania by Greg French

The Flyfisher - 08 Aug, 2023

‘Wild Heart of Tasmania’ is a rich exploration of Lake Malbena’s history, its conservation

Tested - Fulling Mill Bucktail

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Tested - Fulling Mill Bucktail

The Flyfisher - 12 Apr, 2023

A review of a new bucktail brand reveals it performs well for tying large flies like

TESTED: Vision Down Under Fly Rod

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TESTED: Vision Down Under Fly Rod

The Flyfisher - 13 Sep, 2022

The Vision Down Under fly rod delivers strong performance and versatility for casting

FlyStream Tested: Orvis Pro Wading Boots

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FlyStream Tested: Orvis Pro Wading Boots

The Flyfisher - 10 Aug, 2022

Orvis Pro wading boots are tested for comfort, protection, and durability over 200

Tested: TFC Dropper Rig Box

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Tested: TFC Dropper Rig Box

Philip Weigall - 21 Nov, 2021

A clever Dropper Rig Box from the Tandem Fly Company solves the problem of storing

e Book review: David Murray-Orr's Mataura Diary

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e Book review: David Murray-Orr's Mataura Diary

The Flyfisher - 19 Oct, 2021

A reflective look at a decade of fishing the lower Mataura and the publication of