Fly Life Magazine - Current Issue 123 Winter 2026

SEARCHING FOR SEA-RUNNERS
Marcus Saunders scours the River Derwent for sea-run trout
CORIO BAY
Tom Jarman shares his salty distraction on days off
NO OFF SEASON
Jeff Forsee advocates winter drift-fishing in the South Island
HUNTING REDS
Jack Porter pieces together a mangrove jack puzzle
BEST OF THE WEST
Chris Burgess reflects on his Western Lakes highlights
TRIGGERING THE TAKE
Andrew Harding deals with lethargic late-season trout
NORWEGIAN PILGRIMAGE
Greg French treks through Sami country
ANGLER’S ELDORADO
James Fuller looks back on Zane Grey’s 1926 visit to the Tongariro
GUANACO KINGS
Joshua Hutchins encounters king salmon in southern Patagonia
ONE FLY FOR THE FLATS
John Haenke reveals his irresistible shrimp pattern
WATSON’S FANCY
The Renegade — Trout flies with Peter Watson
ON THE TIDE
Simon’s Bream Baitfish — Saltwater flies with Brett Clarke
LATEST & GREATEST
Steven Dally
REVIEWS & NEW PRODUCTS
Airflo Saltwater Leaders and Tippet, Lamson Litespeed Wild Child Reels, Patagonia River Salt II Wading Boot, Patagonia Sun Gloves, Fishpond Tacky Fly Boxes, Hanák Alpen, Orvis Recon Fly Rods, Orvis Hydros Fly Reels, Simms Scout Hip Pack, C&F Design 30th Anniversary
TRAVEL GUIDE
Guides, lodges and services by region
SHORT CASTS
Este Darin-Cooper, Steven Walton, Greg French, Andrew Worotniuk, Marco Wenzke
LAST CAST
Rob Sloane – News, events and musings