FlyLife Issue 119

Winter 2025

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Contents

  1. Editorial

    Inflation

  2. Winter on Great Lake

    Marcus Saunders celebrates winter solstice in Tasmania’s Highlands

  3. Two-Handers Revisited

    David Anderson joins Peter Morse for Spey lessons on the Tongariro

  4. South Island Kingies

    Joshua Hutchins revisits the Golden Bay flats in New Zealand

  5. After the Birds

    Chris Burgess examines the impact of cormorants on Tasmania’s trout

  6. Exing Up

    Leighton Adem weighs up the advancement of tippet performance

  7. For the Record

    Simon Penn features Craig Williams and his Indo-Pacific permit quest

  8. The Waihou

    Tom Jarman seeks clarity on spring creek fishing in New Zealand

  9. Romancing the Cane

    Jeff Cassidy declares his passion for hand-crafted bamboo fly rods

  10. Canterbury Tales

    Greg French launches his on a selection of South Island stillwaters

  11. Elvers

    Watson’s Fancy — Trout flies with Peter Watson

  12. Semper Fleye

    On the Beach — Saltwater flies with Chris Beech

  13. Dreaming of Salmon

    Hans van Klinken fulfils his dream of salmon fishing in Nova Scotia

  14. Latest & Greatest

    Steven Dally

  15. Reviews & New Products

    Hanák 460 RS Jig Hook, Hanák Competition RS+ Tungsten, Orvis Flow Fishing Tools, Orvis Ultralight Waders, Fishpond Honcho Reel Case, Primal Zone 10’6” 3-weight, Lamson Guru E Series, Airflo Sixth Sense 2 Sinking Fly Lines, Renzetti Vices and Tools, Simms ProDry Bib and Jacket

  16. Travel Guide

    Guides, lodges and services by region

  17. Short Casts

    Ben Mackereth, Shane Bretz, Robert Gott, John McConigley, Randy Knispel

  18. Last Cast

    Rob Sloane – News, events and musings