EXPLORATION ANGLING

EXPLORATION ANGLING

Anglers Nirvana: Pt 2

The Gear Part

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Oct 23, 2025
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If you’re bound for Aotearoa New Zealand on the fly-fishing trip of a lifetime, our Anglers Nirvana series by Michael Gregg is your roadmap.

By now, you’ve hopefully read New Zealand: Which Part?, selected your prime fishing region (or two), and decided what you really want out of your first visit to Brown Trout Heaven. Maybe you’ve even gone as far as sketching out a rough itinerary.

Part 2: The Gear Part goes deep into the practical stuff — what to pack, what to leave behind, all the finer details on fly lines and where to get your fishing license. In this installment, we also provide a full packing list for you to use to prepare for your journey down to New Zealand. Let’s go!



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