FlyLife Magazine Issue 119 Winter

Fly Life Issue #119 Winter 2025

In this issue:

• WINTER ON GREAT LAKE — Marcus Saunders celebrates winter solstice in Tasmania’s Highlands
• TWO-HANDERS REVISITED — David Anderson joins Peter Morse for Spey lessons on the Tongariro
• SOUTH ISLAND KINGIES — Joshua Hutchins revisits the Golden Bay flats in New Zealand
• AFTER THE BIRDS — Chris Burgess examines the impact of cormorants on Tasmania’s trout
• EXING UP — Leighton Adem weighs up the advancement of tippet performance
• FOR THE RECORD — Simon Penn features Craig Williams and his Indo-Pacific permit quest
• THE WAIHOU — Tom Jarman seeks clarity on spring creek fishing in New Zealand
• ROMANCING THE CANE — Jeff Cassidy declares his passion for hand-crafted bamboo fly rods
• CANTERBURY TALES — Greg French launches his on a selection of South Island stillwaters
• DREAMING OF SALMON — Hans van Klinken fulfils his dream of salmon fishing in Nova Scotia
• WATSON’S FANCY — Elvers — Peter Watson
• ON THE BEACH — Semper Fleye — Chris Beech
• LATEST & GREATEST — Steven Dally
• 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
• TRAVEL GUIDE — Guides, lodges and services by region
• SHORT CASTS — Ben Mackereth, Shane Bretz, Robert Gott, John McConigley, Randy Knispel
• LAST CAST — Rob Sloane – News, events and musings