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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Interclub Weekend Fly Fishing on the TongariroInterclub Weekend Fly Fishing on the Tongariro
This weekend, some of the ILFF gents went down for a very informal interclub competition between the Northshore and Auckland fly fishing clubs. For the North Shore Fly Fishers Inc.,...
Simon Hoole |
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Turangi Fishing Report 2 June 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 2 June 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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Why Not Have a Swing? Trout Spey at NightWhy Not Have a Swing? Trout Spey at Night
Like any fly junkie, I’m usually full of anticipation the whole car ride to the river. I try to relax, enjoy the drive, listen to some good sounds or a...
Simon Hoole |
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Belly Boating on the WaipapaBelly Boating on the Waipapa
There's some great and interesting fishing to be had up the Waipapa River. Belly boating is the way to go.
Barrie Barnes |
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A very happy first time fisher.A very happy first time fisher.
Brian, professional guide and ILFF Turangi, with a very happy first time fisher on the Tongariro.
Barrie Barnes |
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Turangi Fishing Report 19 May 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 19 May 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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Turangi Fishing Report 12 May 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 12 May 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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How I set up my Euro Nymphing Leader
How I set up my Euro Nymphing Leader
Leader setups for euro nymphing are pretty simple and there are heaps of options and types to use but I've found a very effective leader setup that works for me....
Tyler Green |
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Saltwater Fly Fishing for Kingfish in the GulfSaltwater Fly Fishing for Kingfish in the Gulf
After another great Summer saltwater fly fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, I can say 2 things. The first, it’s great to have some productive water right on the doorstep. Secondly,...
Simon Hoole |
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Turangi Fishing Report 6 May 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 6 May 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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Turangi Fishing Report 28 April 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 28 April 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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Turangi Fishing Report 22 April 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 22 April 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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Turangi Fishing Report 15 April 2022
Turangi Fishing Report 15 April 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 |
