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Early February, North-East Victoria

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Early February, North-East Victoria

The Flyfisher - 12 Feb, 2024

A fishing trip on the Ovens and Mitta rivers was enhanced by increased flows, reviving

Half-time in Tasmania

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Half-time in Tasmania

The Flyfisher - 01 Feb, 2024

A fishing trip to Tasmania’s highlands offers great dry fly action at Great Lake,

Getting the drift

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

Hoping for Hoppers

STORIES

Hoping for Hoppers

Philip Weigall - 17 Jan, 2024

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

2023: A flyfishing year in review

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,

Jim

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Jim Allen - 28 Dec, 2023

Jim discusses the history and significance of Wigram’s Shannon Moth and various caddis

Red spinner or black spinner?

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Red spinner or black spinner?

The Flyfisher - 18 Dec, 2023

A fishing trip to the Tasmanian Highlands prompts a reflection on the honesty of

Being Better

STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Being Better

Peter Hayes - 14 Dec, 2023

Peter reflects on his early experiences guiding flyfishing in Tasmania, from the

Snowy Streams

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

Hooked

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES STORIES

Hooked

The Flyfisher - 04 Dec, 2023

A springtime Kiewa River session showcases the power of Czech nymphing amid wild

Old habits

STORIES

Old habits

Philip Weigall - 23 Nov, 2023

New fishing approaches on familiar streams reveal surprising trout and challenge

Trout stream supreme… and an unforgettable surprise

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

Windscreens and trout

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Windscreens and trout

Philip Weigall - 10 Nov, 2023

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

Spring stream fishing, south-west Victoria

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Spring stream fishing, south-west Victoria

The Flyfisher - 02 Nov, 2023

With both lakes and streams in prime condition, recent outings across the Moorabool,

Sight fishing the Grampians lakes

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

Too Easy

STORIES THE BASICS

Too Easy

Philip Weigall - 08 Oct, 2023

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

Jim

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Jim Allen - 02 Oct, 2023

Jim explores the fascination with trout flies, reflecting on patterns, personal habits,

A monster midge feeder at Moorabool

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

A monster midge feeder at Moorabool

The Flyfisher - 03 Sep, 2023

Sean recounts catching a massive 73cm brown trout at Moorabool Reservoir while midge

Improvise and Adapt

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Improvise and Adapt

Kiel Jones - 31 Aug, 2023

Kiel shares stories of flyfishing trips, highlighting the importance of backup

Bream, browns, ‘bows… and Bullen Merri

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Bream, browns, ‘bows… and Bullen Merri

The Flyfisher - 19 Aug, 2023

A flyfishing trip to the Curdies and Bullen Merri offers a mix of challenges and

The Caruso Slam

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

The Caruso Slam

The Flyfisher - 16 Aug, 2023

A fishing adventure in western Victoria leads to a personal "Caruso Slam" after successfully

Mobile Musings

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Mobile Musings

The Flyfisher - 14 Aug, 2023

A fishing trip at Tullaroop Reservoir leads to reflections on the pros and cons of

Snowy Lakes Midwinter Update

LOCAL REPORTS STORIES

Snowy Lakes Midwinter Update

The Flyfisher - 23 Jul, 2023

A five-day winter mission to Lakes Eucumbene and Jindabyne delivered fast action

Vic West Coast Surprises

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Vic West Coast Surprises

The Flyfisher - 17 Jul, 2023

A west coast Victoria estuary trip targeting bream instead turns into an unforgettable

Jim

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Jim Allen - 28 Jun, 2023

Jim reflects on the importance of courtesy, communication and respect in flyfishing,

World Tour - New Zealand

DESTINATIONS New Zealand STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

World Tour - New Zealand

The Flyfisher - 16 Jun, 2023

Harrison commences a 6 month global fishing trip, starting in New Zealand's South

The Tough Day

STORIES

The Tough Day

The Flyfisher - 08 Jun, 2023

When the rain lashes sideways and rivers burst their banks, the real anglers dig

Edge of winter in the Grampians

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES

Edge of winter in the Grampians

The Flyfisher - 23 May, 2023

A cold but rewarding Grampians trip delivered patchy trout fishing across Wartook,

Autumn sippers and hoppers

LOCAL REPORTS STORIES

Autumn sippers and hoppers

Philip Weigall - 21 Apr, 2023

Autumn fishing on the Goulburn River is a bittersweet experience, with sippers, hoppers,

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Jim Allen - 04 Apr, 2023

Jim reflects on the golden days of Lake Sorell’s trout fishery, shares vivid memories