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Western Lakes wilderness trout – Tasmania
In between rafting trips on Brumbys Creek, we’ve been out at RiverFly Wilderness Huts over the past fortnight, sight-fishing to black spinner mayfly feeders along the crystal-clear lake edges. Here’s a wild brown trout, caught by David on one of our Pheasant Tail Black Spinners, deep in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area. These wilderness trips have…
Read MoreNew Helios 2 rods are here!
The new Helios H2 rods are here! Check out the new 9 foot 5 weight Tip-Flex, and 8’6″ 5 weight Mid-Flex in store. From Orvis: Why would we take the world’s best fly rod and change it? The answer is simple. We’re driven by constant improvement. Put this rod in your hands and feel the…
Read MoreThe mayfly are on!
Fly fishing for Tasmanian mayfly feeders has started, with black and red spinner out on the northern rivers. Guided angler Chris caught this sipper on a small Black Spinner during the week, one of several fat & wild brown trout.
Read MorePatagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody
New to FlyShop 1864 is the Patagonia Sun Hoody. Designed for the ultimate in sun protection, with the benefit of quick-drying polyester, this is the bee’s-knees in flats fishing gear. Patagonia and FlyShop 1864 have teamed up to offer this shirt at an introductory price of $59.95 (normal rrp $84.95).
Read MoreLast minute vacancies – river trip, and Western Lakes hut trip
Due to an illness, we’ve had a last minute vacancy for river dates from the 2-5 November. If you would like to book any of these prime river dates (the mayfly are out!), then please E-mail us. Also available are spots on a trip to our Wilderness Huts on November 23-25 https://riverfly.com.au/western-lakes-tasmania-huts/ . We’ll be sight-fishing…
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