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Autumn can be a wonderful time to fish as often even the best known rivers can be devoid of other anglers, so don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the last month of the regular season. The weather seems to be continuing its uncertain patterns, though April is often settled with low rivers and I love those magic cool sunny autumn days. As the weather cools it's time to pack away the terrestrials and get out the mayflies again as the cool weather brings on the hatches. Late season fishing and the lower sun can make spotting more difficult so make the most of the middle of the day and change angles to the sun to allow you to see into the water effectively

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I was reminded of this the other day, a great tip for a quick release when carrying long leaders, so for those of you new to the the newsletter and new to fly fishing, this is for you! In NZ it's common to use long leaders of maybe a couple of rod lengths in total, and this presents difficulties to get it out and in use quickly when a fish is spotted. The solution is to instead of winding your leader right in is to hook your fly high up on one of the rod guides, about the 3rd one from the tip, then take your leader back down around your reel base, then wind up the slack so you end up with almost two rod lengths of leader/line outside of the rod tip. And now for the good bit: When the fish is spotted with your rod tip over the water, take the leader off from around the reel base and release it so the leader swings down and forms a loop between fly and rod tip, (note this doesn't work if there are any twists in the leader so when you hook the leader around the reel check...

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Net Holster from Smith Creek : - and made in NZ! The smart way to carry your net Finally a way to carry your landing net without it getting in the way No more fumbling with a clip behind your back Quick to draw. Easy to holster Keeps your net secure and out of the way No more getting tangled in trees, trailing in the current, or flipping in your face when you bend over Adjustable strap - Fits all landing nets - big or small, wood or metal Guide tested - and still using them ... they wouldn't give them back! Your Price: NZ $48.65 Overseas Orders Tax Free Price: $42.30 Colours: Black or Green Designed to fit on you belt or wading belt, Smith Creek make an specially designed wading belt to go with the Net Holster, see below; Wading Belt from Smith Creek

You maybe interested in these; Just arrived for your DVD collection, from the makers of Once in a Blue Moon; 3 New Titles; Casts that Catch Fish Take a one on one fly casting workshop with Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor Carl McNeil as he demonstrates the essential presentation casts that Catch More Fish. Each cast is explained step by step in plain simple language with the assistance of slow motion and graphical overlays. These casts should be considered vital ammunition in the arsenal of all fly anglers of both fresh and salt water. In addition to the slack line presentation casts McNeil covers the roll cast, Bill Gammel's Five Essentials of good fly casting and dealing with windy conditions. FEATURING: The Five Essentials of good fly casting Roll cast Reach mend Pile cast Wiggle cast Aer...