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A stormy start to Victoria’s trout season in the Otways, with swaying trees, subtle
Exploring the unique language of flyfishing — from jargon and shorthand to words
Review of Upstream in a Dream by Hamish Brooks – a flyfishing book rich with humour,
Avoid common mistakes with these 10 essential flyfishing tips—gear, prep, comfort,
A flyfishing trip to southwest Victoria delivers tough estuary weather, calmer Crater
Stopping and watching at Lake Eucumbene.
There’s something about the end of the trout
The possibility of a mulloway - even if remote - is never far from your mind on the
Philip Weigall shares how he found epic fly fishing in a dry season by changing where
Fishing in a painting on the Howqua River.
Autumn stream fishing in north-east Victoria
Recent cool conditions prompt a check of Grampians lakes (Wartook, Bellfield, Fyans).
Philip has a short fish at Lake Wendouree
Philip fills in for Jim Allen to reflect on fishing diaries, Tassie trips, and why
Autumn Flyfishing in North-East Victoria | Eildon to Kiewa
Fly Fishing the Glenelg River Estuary | Bream, EPs, Mulloway & More
Philip reflects on a life of maps, trout, and exploration—and why printed maps still
A twilight fly session on the Glenelg River leads to a trophy estuary perch, topwater
What to Wear Fly Fishing: Essential Layers and Backup Gear
A review of a recent fly fishing trip to Tasmania's Central Highlands, emphasizing
Plenty of eats, close calls and missed fish made for a cracking start to the trout
Reflections on a potentially all-time best flyfishing trip, sight-fishing big browns
Philip shares essential tactics for trout fishing in hot weather, highlighting how
Philip Weigall reflects on expectations in flyfishing, sharing stories of triumph
A buggy, muggy evening on the Goulburn turns into classic dry fly action, with rising
Dry fly fishing on lakes needn’t depend on mayfly and caddis, writes Philip.
A winter visit to Lake Bullen Merri delivers unexpectedly good flyfishing and valuable
A three-day Glenelg River trip delivers estuary perch, bream, and memorable moments,
Philip outlines his detailed approach to planning and executing a successful winter
A revisit to a seemingly forgotten lake leads to unexpected success, with a tough
Autumn's sipper fishing, particularly in April, offers a visual and technical challenge,