http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.robfish.co.nz en-us Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:45:32 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/171551/new-zealand-fly-fishing-report--early-season-conditions--robfish/ The new season has started well, with conditions pointing towards what could be a fantastic season for sight fishing and dry-fly enthusiasts. With El Niño influencing the outlook, I’m anticipating periods of lower river levels and clearer water — conditions that can make for some exciting, technical trout fishing.So far, I’ve enjoyed a great mix of guiding, personal fishing and time on the water with friends, making the most of every opportunity. Recent backcountry trips have taken me fro... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:03:18 +1300 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post171551 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/171004/kiwi-nymphing-techniques-with-rob-vaz/ Euro Nymphing has been around for a while now, not because it is the only method, but because it is another string to the angler’s bow. It’s a very effective method of catching fish and a whole new way to get excited about fly fishing while rediscovering water that you may have previously found void of fish.These techniques now form a longer list of names — Modern Nymphing, Spanish, French, and, in my backyard, I’ve coined this “Kiwi Nymphing”. And why not! As a previous competition ... Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:20:22 +1300 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post171004 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/163202/taupo-fly-fishing-report--september-2026/ River conditions have been low and clear for much of the season. It has only been in the last few weeks that we have seen some significant rainfall, which has brought fresh fish into the rivers in good numbers throughout the Taupō system.The trout have been a mix of recovering fish and fresh-run fish, with some very eager to take small nymphs, smelt-style streamers and the usual egg patterns. In settled water, I have also noticed some bigger-model fish responding well to size 8 long-shank strea... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:51:28 +1200 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post163202 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/150626/my-last-overseas-trip-put-me-in-a-head-spin-seeing-taimen-in-the-wild-were-something-else/ ... Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:44:27 +1200 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post150626 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/128917/away-in-the-off-season-something-other-than-trout/ ... Fri, 24 May 2024 14:38:51 +1200 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post128917 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/113806/excellent-early-season-fish/ ... Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:15:30 +1300 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post113806 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/106794/winter-run--streamer-time/ ... Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:17:06 +1200 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post106794 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/104314/one-season-ends--into-the-winter-run-taking-bookings-for-23-24/ Sun, rain, or hail were going fishing! to top off some remarkable clients and great fishing!... Tue, 09 May 2023 21:48:31 +1200 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post104314 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/100482/the-north-island-still-delivers-big--despite-extreme-weather-events-large-fish-cicada-being-the-flavor-for-the-season/ Superb specimens have come to the net this season, PMX being a standout Cicada imitation, And a few personal best fish have been the rewards of persistence.... Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:03:04 +1300 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post100482 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/post/94015/refreshed-inspired-and-ready-for-the-new-season-22-23/ I have recently returned after fishing the off season in Europe, I am delighted to have learned new techniques that I can apply to New Zealand water and very privileged to catch some of Iceland's finest Seatrout and Slovakian Huchen (Hucho) and Grayling.  The new season in New Zealand has started incredibly well guiding some excellent early season trout.... Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:20:53 +1300 http://www.robfish.co.nz/blog/#post94015