New Zealand Professional Saltfly Guides Association

17/10/2022

It’s that time - chasing these trigger happy crab fly killers is one of my favourite species to target on fly - I believe it’s time for a new batch from the vice and to head out on the flats...

11/07/2020

Common wrasse from the rocky inlets in the Marlborough Sounds Region, South Island - Notice the bull kelp structure over sand - Sub tropical water reach around 12*C to 20*C and hold fish life well -

07/07/2020

These Blue Moki down here in the South Island are some of the hardest fighting fish amongst an array of salt water species available to target on fly - from the top of the south to the very bottom the marine life is exploding - not to mention the freshwater species that also frequent the estuarine environment

03/07/2020

Drifting flies dredged “deep”

27/06/2020

As mentioned before - pure joy in the shape of a fish caught on fly...

26/06/2020

Kahawai, an species that absolutely takes to the air after being hooked - strong and holds his own during the fight... Anyone who has caught them will agree that they’re a great fly fishing target

29/05/2020

One of the hardest fighting and most beautiful fish in the ocean - the bluefin trevally one of many varieties of the Trevally species out there

12/02/2020

A great early morning doing some fly casting tips with Chad Plooy and Ryan.
before chasing some yellow Tail Fly Fishing Magazine

Covering the most important aspect of actual fly fishing (after gear selection and setup) - distance casting and presentation accuracy.

We headed out on our perfect little local fly fishing flat before heading off to go chase some surface feeding Kingies in the bay.

We succeeded and had a ton of fun with these super fussy Kingfish that were locked into feeding on small baitfish patterns.

We managed to “match the hatch” a couple of times with a few special flies from Ploy_Flies - working to hook up

Thank for the crazy good memories and adventure boys - we’ll be doing it again.

25/11/2018

Little bit of fun catching Snapper with small jigs after getting completely destroyed on the top water fly gear... Jack Forno Salt Fly Lifestyles Salty Crew Tail Fly Fishing Magazine The Mission Fly Fishing Magazine

01/08/2018

Guides High 5’s- Who inspires you most ? Find out here - https://themissionflymag.com/issues/issue-10/?portfolioCats=32

C A N A L • F I S H • A R E • C O O L
"Whether you are a purist or not, canal fish from the South Island's Mackenzie Basin near Lake Tekapo are some of the coolest fish to target on the coldest days and nights of winter. Nothing gets your blood going more than hooking a double figure fish that lives in a man-made hydro canal and you can see it cruising the banks with little to nowhere to hide or find cover. As an apex predator in that specific habitat, that fish has seen more nymphs and lures than most but, if you hide yourself and manage to hook them with a well-timed, delicate presentation, you have reason to celebrate.�" Jp Samuelson in his issue 10 High 5s interview. Read it for free here https://themissionflymag.com/issues/issue-10/?portfolioCats=32

14/07/2018

I would like to thank Tudor at The Mission for the sweet Guides High5 article shared with the fly fishing world - https://www.facebook.com/220886071690890/posts/503676186745209/

ISSUE ● 10!

http://themissionflymag.com/magazine/

What's got an in-depth profile on the Where's Wally of fly fishing - guide (and former hedge-funder) Oliver White? What's also got an incredible deep dive into an amazing Nile Perch fishery in Cameroon with Edward Truter, Ewan Andre Naude's mission to Iran for monster mangar, James Mason Topham on the moon and its phases, Matthew Freemantle on why Fly Fishing Sucks, Leonard Flemming of Feathers and Fluoro on crossing over, a Black Mamba rod giveaway with Swift Fly Fishing, a Lifer with Jay Smit of J-Vice, a High 5s with Jp Samuelson, an eclectic playlist from Andre Van Wyk, as well as massive amounts of gear, beer, beats and more?

You got it Starsky! Issue 10 of The Mission is live online for our fans all over the world while print copies will shortly be winging their way to stores and clubs across South Africa.

19/06/2018

Just some straight up fun chasing yellow tails with Capt Jp Samuelson in the North Island.

What a great seasons it’s been... but now it’s time to focus on bigger winter fish species - in between these gnarly weather fronts, that is.

Now is the time to recharge, make plans for warmer climates, restock fly boxes, get new gear and let the change in water temperature bring with it, a change in tactics!

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