Links
Some trusted and useful resources…
Bamboo Rodmakers and Rodmaking
J D Wagner Rodmakers
Jeff Wagner and Casimira Orlowski - Ohio, USA
Maker of fine bamboo rods and exquisite limited edition reels. Suppliers of components, tools and classic used tackle. My initial rodmaking teacher and mentor.
Jeff Wagner and Casimira Orlowski - Ohio, USA
Maker of fine bamboo rods and exquisite limited edition reels. Suppliers of components, tools and classic used tackle. My initial rodmaking teacher and mentor.
Kawatsura Rods
Naoto Shibuya - Akita, Japan
Master maker of rods and landing nets, featuring Urushi Lacquer. Japanese "Long Tippet Method" casting instructor, guide, tackle designer and author.
Naoto Shibuya - Akita, Japan
Master maker of rods and landing nets, featuring Urushi Lacquer. Japanese "Long Tippet Method" casting instructor, guide, tackle designer and author.
Indi River Rods
Callum Ross - Snowy Mountains, Australia
Long time maker of bamboo rods, and builder of fibreglass rods from a range of the best international blanks.
Callum Ross - Snowy Mountains, Australia
Long time maker of bamboo rods, and builder of fibreglass rods from a range of the best international blanks.
Riverwatch Rods
Bob Clay - British Columbia, Canada
Renowned maker of hollow built rods, specialising in Two Handed rods including Pentas.
Online Rodmaking Classes available at April Vokey's Anchored Outdoors site:
Bamboo Rod Building Masterclass Affiliate Link
Composite Ferrule Construction Mini-Course Affiliate Link
Bob Clay - British Columbia, Canada
Renowned maker of hollow built rods, specialising in Two Handed rods including Pentas.
Online Rodmaking Classes available at April Vokey's Anchored Outdoors site:
Bamboo Rod Building Masterclass Affiliate Link
Composite Ferrule Construction Mini-Course Affiliate Link
Cressy Cane
Tasmania, Australia
The Bi Annual Australian Rodmakers Gathering, held at "Hayes on Brumby's"
Tasmania, Australia
The Bi Annual Australian Rodmakers Gathering, held at "Hayes on Brumby's"
Fly Fishing Guides
Peter Hayes Fly Fishing
Tasmania, Australia
One of the World's premier casters and casting instructors. Sensational guide, lodge operator, gin maker, bamboo rod maker, drift boat maker and more…
Tasmania, Australia
One of the World's premier casters and casting instructors. Sensational guide, lodge operator, gin maker, bamboo rod maker, drift boat maker and more…
Matthew Howell Fly Fishing
Victoria, Australia
Super guide, caster and casting instructor and person, apart from being a Collingwood football supporter.
Victoria, Australia
Super guide, caster and casting instructor and person, apart from being a Collingwood football supporter.
Media/Online/Magazines
Gin-Clear Media
Nick Reygaert - South Island New Zealand
Maker of beautiful Fly Fishing Films and television series. Hosted trips and Film Festival host.
Nick Reygaert - South Island New Zealand
Maker of beautiful Fly Fishing Films and television series. Hosted trips and Film Festival host.
The Spirit of Fly Fishing
Tom Sutcliffe - Cape Town, South Africa
Wonderful website dedicated to the spirit of fly fishing, with an email based Newsletter that will brighten up any day. Author of several captivating fly fishing books.
Tom Sutcliffe - Cape Town, South Africa
Wonderful website dedicated to the spirit of fly fishing, with an email based Newsletter that will brighten up any day. Author of several captivating fly fishing books.
New Zealand Troutfisher
New Zealand's only dedicated Trout Fishing magazine, closing in on 200 issues… Print and digital subscriptions available, as well as digital back issue compilations.
New Zealand's only dedicated Trout Fishing magazine, closing in on 200 issues… Print and digital subscriptions available, as well as digital back issue compilations.
Anchored Outdoors
April Vokey - British Columbia, Canada and Sydney, Australia
Long time fly fishing identity, April Vokey's online site. Covers a diverse range of subjects and classes including fly fishing and much more. A huge library of engaging podcasts. Membership based subscriptions available.
April Vokey - British Columbia, Canada and Sydney, Australia
Long time fly fishing identity, April Vokey's online site. Covers a diverse range of subjects and classes including fly fishing and much more. A huge library of engaging podcasts. Membership based subscriptions available.
Flystream Online Magazine
Australian based - Fly Fishing Australia and the Globe
Online digital subscription based content covering a wide range of technical and interesting subjects.
Australian based - Fly Fishing Australia and the Globe
Online digital subscription based content covering a wide range of technical and interesting subjects.
Flyfisher Japan Magazine
Superb magazine, with incredible photography, technical content and soul, though it's all in Japanese. Still worth purchasing via Amazon Japan (using the English interface and searching for Flyfisher). Hands down my favourite fly fishing magazine.
Superb magazine, with incredible photography, technical content and soul, though it's all in Japanese. Still worth purchasing via Amazon Japan (using the English interface and searching for Flyfisher). Hands down my favourite fly fishing magazine.
Furai no Zasshi ("Fly Magazine")
Japan
Another cool Japanese magazine (again all in Japanese), with a more Indie feel than Flyfisher, with a small format and lots of black and white pics. Like Flyfisher Japan, can be tracked down on Amazon Japan.
Japan
Another cool Japanese magazine (again all in Japanese), with a more Indie feel than Flyfisher, with a small format and lots of black and white pics. Like Flyfisher Japan, can be tracked down on Amazon Japan.
The Drake Magazine
USA
Started as an alternative magazine with more of a "why" than "how" philosophy. Has got a lot more slick over the years with outstanding photography and layout but still has the same message at its core.
USA
Started as an alternative magazine with more of a "why" than "how" philosophy. Has got a lot more slick over the years with outstanding photography and layout but still has the same message at its core.
Fly Fishing Diaries
Simon Zarifeh - Canberra, Australia
Simon is a good mate and an excellent caster and angler. His blog covers some of his fishing adventures around the world in a fun style.
Simon Zarifeh - Canberra, Australia
Simon is a good mate and an excellent caster and angler. His blog covers some of his fishing adventures around the world in a fun style.
Retailers and other Tackle Suppliers
Fly Fish Craft Japan
Tackle from Japanese tackle artisans - promoted by Bill Higashi and Nick Taransky
The goal is to give international exposure to a number of Japan's finest tackle makers - rodmakers, reelmakers and more - and to make their work available online.
Tackle from Japanese tackle artisans - promoted by Bill Higashi and Nick Taransky
The goal is to give international exposure to a number of Japan's finest tackle makers - rodmakers, reelmakers and more - and to make their work available online.
Essential Flyfisher
Launceston - Tasmania, Australia
Incredibly stocked fly store, with an up to date online inventory and sensational service.
Launceston - Tasmania, Australia
Incredibly stocked fly store, with an up to date online inventory and sensational service.
The Flyfisher
Melbourne (and now South Melbourne), Australia
Another great Australian fly store - an icon in Victorian Angling for decades and still going strong.
Melbourne (and now South Melbourne), Australia
Another great Australian fly store - an icon in Victorian Angling for decades and still going strong.
Taihape Sports
Taihape, New Zealand
An astonishing array of outdoor gear, at astonishingly good prices.
Taihape, New Zealand
An astonishing array of outdoor gear, at astonishingly good prices.
Incept Marine
Taihape, New Zealand
Makers of world renowned inflatable rafts, canoes, kayaks and float tubes/catarafts.
Taihape, New Zealand
Makers of world renowned inflatable rafts, canoes, kayaks and float tubes/catarafts.
The Feathered Hook
Pennsylvania, USA
Jonas Price runs a wonderful fly outfitter, featuring JD Wagner, JL Downes and other Bamboo Rods, and a warm and welcoming B&B (with Eggs made to order)! Plus a lodge on private access to Pine Creek.
Pennsylvania, USA
Jonas Price runs a wonderful fly outfitter, featuring JD Wagner, JL Downes and other Bamboo Rods, and a warm and welcoming B&B (with Eggs made to order)! Plus a lodge on private access to Pine Creek.
Other Fishing Links
FFI - Fly Fishers International
USA
Formed in 1964 as the Federation ion Fly Fishers (FFF), the organisation is involved in many facets of promoting fly fishing and conservation. Its worldwide Casting Program is a structured way to advance your fly casting skills.
USA
Formed in 1964 as the Federation ion Fly Fishers (FFF), the organisation is involved in many facets of promoting fly fishing and conservation. Its worldwide Casting Program is a structured way to advance your fly casting skills.
Non Fishing Links
Gary Edwin Golf - The Right Sided Swing
Queensland, Australia
Brilliant golf coaching in a structured, learnable system. Gary and his team made me fall in love with golf again and took a serious chunk out of my fishing time.
Queensland, Australia
Brilliant golf coaching in a structured, learnable system. Gary and his team made me fall in love with golf again and took a serious chunk out of my fishing time.
Taihape - Taihape, New Zealand
It's my home now. Things to do and see.
It's my home now. Things to do and see.