The Axiom II-X was designed for the intermediate to advanced fly angler seeking to maximise accuracy at distance. Based on the fast action of our renowned TiCrX, we used our highest modulus...
101 covers all the bases with its heavy tungsten bead and rubber legs. Our top go-to pattern for summer and winter in the Taupo fishery.
Our outstanding selection colors and UV+ set us apart from every other yarn on the marke
A strong, stretchy, continuous filament yarn which is dyed using colorfast dyes preventing it from fading. The easiest yarn to tie, cut & trim for eggs and sculpted patterns like sculpins and...
Encounter® Fly Rod Outfit The perfect outfit for younger anglers 4-piece Smooth, crisp performance Packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, weight-forward floating line, backing, and leader
Whether a guide or an angler looking for exceptional capacity, durability, and convenience, the Orvis Guide Sling Pack provides a multifunctional, 100% recycled ECO CORDURA® platform designed to...
101 covers all the bases with its heavy tungsten bead and rubber legs. Our top go-to pattern for summer and winter in the Taupo fishery.
For some unknown reason brown trout in particular seem to love this fly. It also work particulary well in really slow water when fish have a long time to inspect the fly
This fly needs a fine wire hook by nature and whist I have had some trophy sized trout bend them a little I have never had one break
You have to have a few parachute flies in your box. I carry them in 3 colours. This is one of them
generic jig caddis nymph pattern for lowland rivers or fast boisterous/boulder strewn waterways where caddis are in high numbers and or a larger profile pulls attention in fast water. Use the...
You have to have a few parachute flies in your box. I carry them in 3 colours. This is one of them
Turn over any rock on most rivers and there will be lots of small black stuff crawling around. Black flies are a critical component in any fly box. Tied on a Tiemco 2457 super strong curved nymph...
The Helios™ 3 Blackouts Have Landed The Line-Speed Titan Designed for Unreal, Quick-Turn, One-Shot Accuracy Streamer fishing has grown and changed a lot in recent years, so why shouldn't our...
After many years of constantly challenging ourselves as a company to extend the boundaries of modern fly rod design, we take great pride in creating what we truly believe to be highest performance...
Our iconic OPTI fly reel range is available in a variety of diameter sizes and designed for optimised performance for an extensive range of species and fly fishing applications. Each model features...
Our iconic OPTI fly reel range is available in a variety of diameter sizes and designed for optimised performance for an extensive range of species and fly fishing applications. Each model features...
The Evotec CAST Medium Fast action has long been the very cornerstone of LOOP’s proud history in fly rod design. This classic LOOP action allows for continual power application through the casting...
Our primary objective with the Q series was to design a range of high performance fly rods that suit a range of angling abilities. Available at a highly competitive price point, the series is...
Our primary objective with the Q series was to design a range of high performance fly rods that suit a range of angling abilities. Available at a highly competitive price point, the series is...
Having grown up fishing at any opportunity with his dad, Matt was lucky enough to take over the historic Taupo Rod and Tackle in 2010. "Being in a business you love means it never feels like going to work!" Matt and customer service officer Louis spend as much time as they can out on the lake during summer and then up the rivers during winter - a typical Taupo fisherman!
John is an avid fly fisher and kayak fisherman. Always good for a yarn and full of handy local tips and tricks.
Shop Manager Dustin moved to New Zealand just to chase trout, so working in a tackle shop in Taupo is like a dream come true. While this is still a big passion for him, especially swinging big flies on the local streams, fly tying has become another obsession. He is the man to ask anything about tying trout and saltwater flies. Dustin has also caught the saltwater fly fishing bug so if he can't be found up a river somewhere then he will be in a harbour stalking Kingfish.
Saltwater obsessed, Gian is super focused on catching any saltwater species on the fly. With a Degree in Marine Biology, skippers ticket and legendary boat Kings to Be Found in survey, and complete attention to detail, Gian is the ultimate saltwater fly fishing guide. While Gian spends winter in the shop, we do tend to loose him to Tauranga Harbour during most of the summer.
Our Czech Connection is... well of course a Czech Nymphing expert. Tomas can usually be found repair rods and tying flies when he is not on a mission up a local, or not so local river. Tomas' enthusiasm for fishing is infectious!
Our newest customer service officer Lumo is also in charge of packing our online orders.
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