Continuing the lead into the 2026-27 brown trout season starting this weekend, on 1 August 2026, here’s a look at some of the best options...

Almost certainly home to Tasmania’s biggest trout, Lake Crescent has seen a resurgence in popularity. A chequered past has seen this lake through quite a...

Getting started in saltwater fly fishing can be overwhelming. With countless rods, reels and fly lines on the market, it can be difficult to know...

The end of the season can be great. Conditions cool down, days shorten, but they are often mild and there is less wind. Trout know...

  In August 2024 Mike Stevens from essential Flyfisher along with three mates visited and fly fished Montana in the US. Mike wrote a very...

A good fly line won’t make you a good caster. A lesson will work better than an expensive line. But let’s look at a few...

Which colours are best? Some time ago I recall a conversation in our shop about colour of flies and which colours are best for trout....

Choosing a Fly Rod Weight — In this beginner-friendly fly fishing video, we walk you through everything you need to know about selecting the right...

Getting started in fly fishing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with a wide range of gear options and prices. According to Mike from Essential...