12 months of use and hard labour – Patagonia Rock Grip boots review

Patagonia Rock Grip boots are the first product to be reviewed for our new ‘Used and Abused: Gear reviews by the guides‘ page. To qualify for review, products must be used by the author for at least one full-season, which makes these write-ups standout from the usual product testing reviews and new product announcements. Patagonia Rock Grip…

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Handmade Tasmanian Nets Now Available

After a one-year break, our local net maker is once again crafting nets from the best of Tasmania’s fine timbers. Made from your choice of Huon Pine, King Billy, Blackwood and Myrtle, these bespoke nets are very functional, and very beautiful. Give us a call, or drop in to the shop to look at the…

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PREDATOR and Low and Clear – fly fishing dvd’s now in stock

Hot off the press is Nick Reygeart’s latest fly fishing film, Predator. There’s no aliens or 1980’s action stars in this film, just big fish, smashing big flies. If you’re after one of the most beautifully filmed fly fishing dvd’s getting around, check out another new dvd in stock, Low & Clear. Shot in documentary…

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FlyShop 1864 Tasmanian Hatch Chart – March 23, 2013 UPDATED 28/3

Update 28/3/2013: The South Esk upstream of the Macquarie is running high and clear, and is at a great level for hoppers and beatids. The Meander is running high, and a bit murky. The lower Mac and Brumbys are still murky, and worth avoiding at the moment. The Mersey is fishing well.   Here’s the…

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