A VERY UNIQUE NZ FLY BRAND IN A BIG WORLD!
 
A big hello from sunny Athol to you all.

Yes, Its been basically the perfect weather for fly fishing everyday since October and the hottest driest year in over 70 years.

Lucky for us all eventually we did get some much needed rain, It all came in one day and even took out a bridge half way down the Mataura river.

The rivers have now all dropped and are low and clear.

Nearly all the small streams that run into any main rivers beside my home dried up last month and fish were left to die on the rocks.

Lucky though for some fish due to the awesome work of fish and game and locals, a few trout were rescued from there shrinking cut off pools and taken to the main rivers to swim free again.

I was up one river getting river rocks one evening for landscaping. One cut off pool which had a few trout trapped in it was surrounded by shags(a big black bird that eats fish).
The shags had realized they had suddenly easy pickings and some of them when I approached  with the trusty Trigger at my side they struggled to fly off, as there bellies were full of fish. Trigger had plenty fun chasing them around as they clumsily took off made a bid for freedom.

To be honest I have not done much fishing around my home waters as such ,due to the amount of overseas and out of town locals fishing the area. Its great to know though, That people are out there doing it and having fun.

 Though driving past one of the upper access points my client spotted this bra on the f & g sign. I just had to stop and get a photo Looks like some one was practicing catch and release!!  It was a pity I was not there to help take a photo of the release !!

STU'S SUPERIOR FLY DESIGNS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ATHOL SOUTHLAND. FROM THE BROWN TROUT CAFE'S NEW FLY SHOP

You are all going to be happy to know that Rob and his crew at the Brown Trout Cafe in Athol have opened  a small bespoke fly shop inside the cafe which will grow by next season.

 Is the only place in the world apart from my online shop where you can buy Stu's Superior Flies from.

SAGE MOD FLY ROD

These new additions to guiding equipment have been well received.

 Most of my clients even if they normally use really fast and stiff action rods have been having a blast using these rods especially with the short casts and dry fly action that has been happening for the past month.

These rods are a medium fast action and are great for us oldies who get more relaxed in our casting as we get older. Though maybe that's just me.


PAUL ARDEN MR SEXY LOOPS LEARNS HOW TO TIE A PROPER KNOT!

Its hard to believe that Paul the man behind the famous Sexyloops web site and the hot torpedo fly rods has tied the knot.

 Yes! has got married after all these year. Has it stopped him or slowed him down?

Maybe not as I hear they went fishing the day after getting married. Congratulations guys.

I ALSO HAVE A FEW DAYS OPEN FOR GUIDING IN MARCH AND APRIL.


Happy Days! STU & TRIGGER
 STU'S  STREAMER FLIES AND SALT WATER FLIES   IN THE NEW BIG TACKY PREADATOR FLY BOX
If you want to keep your big flies organised. I now have in stock these big sexy PREDATOR TACKY FLY boxes which you will love.
 


 YOU NEED TO DO NOTHING!

If you wish to get a mixed selection of Stu's  Superior fly designs for fishing anywhere in the world. Click the link below. You will be surprised how easy it is. Yes YOU DO NOTHING! STU does all the work for you. How easy is that!

             HAPPY GUIDE - HAPPY CLIENTS

 More Happy clients.
After a NZ fly fishing school we headed to the river to have fun. Though before that, the guys just had to just rock it out! with 2 tons of trout
                                                   

I 've had glowing recommendations for your flies from several different people at my regular spot.
 So I thought give these recommended flies a go :

 
Yours sincerely,  Daniel. NZ

GET THE BANANA FLY (Stu's fly design that changed the willow grub game for ever!) this design is only available from Stu, support the fly designer.




Hey mate, Lovin your spinner patterns down here in TAS and the gum beetle flies too. Thanks Mark-, Tasmania, Australia


Staying beside the river helps me know whats going on everyday.  last week  at first light mayfly spinners were out in force and covered my old vehicles roofs, maybe it looked like water.It was interesting watching them lay there eggs and die. Us humans seem to like things like that!

Stu, You were right with your damsel selection you sent me. They did the job on every lake we visited in Tasmania. My mates were so impressed even though they tie there own flies normally. They are going to be putting in some orders as I am not giving them any more of mine! keep up the great work mate. 
Hello Stu, If only had of known about your gum beetle fly designs years ago. I have been struggling for years to find the perfect gum beetle fly design. The trout were refusing other flies though came up and took your beetles. Caught my biggest lake brown on a green one, was around 5 lb, I will send you a photo of it when I get a chance.  Chad - Australia
                 MORE INTERESTING STUFF

One of my clients makes his own rods and this one was dam sexy and I also liked its name in gold above the handle The Bad Mother F***** series
JUST AWESOME A MUST WATCH

JUST AWESOME A MUST WATCH



A very bent rod and Abdol my client gently  brings a beast of a fish to the net.


Its not all about catching fish, how sexy is this river and photo? This is a secret central
 Otago river called Wongadittle stream.



 I do spoil clients on back-country camp-out trips, here I am adding the finishing touches to the meal!! To be honest my client cooked it, I,m just the photographer.  :)



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