Turangi Fishing Report 24 July 2026
Greetings fellow fly fishers, Well, we are now halfway through winter, but the best fishing is still in front of us. After a very busy week on the water with...
Johan Kok |
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Welcome to our corner of the web. This is where we share straight-up fly fishing insights from across New Zealand, with regular fishing reports and updates from the legendary waters of Turangi and the rest of the Central North Island. Whether you're chasing winter runs or summer rising trout, pull up a chair and see what's happening on the water.
Turangi Fishing Report 24 July 2026
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Turangi Fishing Report 14 October 2022Turangi Fishing Report 14 October 2022
Brian Willson, professional guide, 021667867, brings us his weekly fly fishing report from Turangi for the Central North Island lakes and rivers.
Brian Willson |
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The Introduction: New Zealand's Brown Trout Story.The Introduction: New Zealand's Brown Trout Story.
Fly fisherman and historian Jack Kós delves into the backcountry and the archives as he explores the introduction of brown trout to New Zealand. One hundred and fifty years since...
Barrie Barnes |
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Turangi Fishing Report 7 October 2022Turangi Fishing Report 7 October 2022
Brian Willson, professional guide, 021667867, brings us his weekly fly fishing report from Turangi for the Central North Island lakes and rivers.
Brian Willson |
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Small Stream Clip from BenSmall Stream Clip from Ben
Ben – I Love Fly Fishing Ambassador A great small stream clip, thanks for sharing. If you have a ‘natural’ video you would like to share with other fishers, let...
ben rees |
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Get Your Fly Into That Difficult Lie.Get Your Fly Into That Difficult Lie.
Catchinmg more fish at stream mouths on Lake Taupo can be very rewarding. Here are some tips that may help you..
Brian Willson |
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Fly Fishing Caddisflies & Beetles in a Freestone River with LAVA Flows and Patagonia Wind!Fly Fishing Caddisflies & Beetles in a Freestone River with LAVA Flows and Patagonia Wind!
by Jensen Flyfishing An incredibly unique brown trout and rainbow trout experience on this incredible freestone trout stream with a twist: this trout river flows over an old lava flow...
Barrie Barnes |
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Turangi Fishing Report 30 September 2022Turangi Fishing Report 30 September 2022
Brian Willson, professional guide, 021667867, brings us his weekly fly fishing report from Turangi for the Central North Island lakes and rivers.
Brian Willson |
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The Perfect Jig NymphThe Perfect Jig Nymph
In this video, Tim Cammisa shares the “Perfect” Jig Nymph, which is a general Euro nymph tied with Buzz Quills for the body. They are an excellent choice, being easy...
Barrie Barnes |
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Ian Cole, A Fly Fisher's Guide.Ian Cole, A Fly Fisher's Guide.
Ian Cole Ian is a professional New Zealand guide and welcomes you to his site. Ian is the principal fly fishing guide and FFF instructor at Wanaka Fly Fishing, A...
Barrie Barnes |
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Turangi Fishing Report 23 September 2022Turangi Fishing Report 23 September 2022
Brian Willson, professional guide, 021667867, brings us his weekly fly fishing report from Turangi for the Central North Island lakes and rivers.
Brian Willson |
