Manic Tackle Project

02/10/2026

A day on the river with the H&F Northshore Crew

The legends from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore, spending some time on the river together, getting amongst it.

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Gear List
Rod: Scott Fly Rod Company Centric 905/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Guru S 5+
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo MAX Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper WF5F
Fly: Manic Fly Collection - Jig BTB Pheasant Tail
Tippet: Airflo Fishing Premium Fluorocarbon tippet
Waders & Boots: Simms Fishing Products Waders & Wading Boots
Net: Simms Fishing Products Daymaker Landing Net Short - Pewter
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01/10/2026

Opening Day Blowout - with Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Ballingers, Christchurch

"The first blowout of a new season is always a very exciting time. Stay safe, and tight lines from the Ballingers Team!"

📸 Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Ballingers, Christchurch
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Gear List
Rod: Primal Reccy 906/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Remix 5+
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo MAX Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper WF6F
Headwear: Primal Dad Cap - Grey
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01/10/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS STACEY MEDWAY! 🎉

We had so many awesome entries into our Primal Wild kids combo giveaway competition, and honestly, we wish we could have picked you all! There were some incredible stories about who you'd love to take fishing, but unfortunately there can only be one winner.

A huge congratulations to Stacey Medway, who is the lucky winner of a Primal Wild Kids Fly Rod & Reel Combo!

We hope it helps create plenty of awesome fishing memories and gets another young angler hooked on fly fishing.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered, shared their stories, and followed along. We loved reading them all!

🎣Jack & from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore
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30/09/2026

The main trout season in NZ is officially open and our mate Chris Dore is on the board!

On the board, 2026

30/09/2026

🔥WIN a Primal Relay Fly Rod & Reel Combo 🔥

Let's keep the good times rolling.

With the main trout season in New Zealand officially open, we're giving away a Primal Relay fly rod and reel combo, so you can go and create some of your own fly fishing memories with your mates this season.

All you have to do is:

1️⃣ Follow Manic Tackle Project on socials (Facebook, Instagram)
2️⃣ Like & Share this post
3️⃣ Tag 3 of your Fishing Friends

Competition ends Friday 9th October 2026 at 5pm AEST

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29/09/2026

The Start of Something Special

There’s something pretty special about watching a kid catch their first fish on fly — and then watching them come back for more!

The obsession starts early.

🎣Jack and Yoshi from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore
🎥 Dad
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Gear List
Combo: Primal Wild kids fly fishing combo - 8ft #6
Fly: Manic Fly Collection - Quazimodo
Indicator: NZ Strike Indicator
Waders & Boots: Simms Fishing Products Kids Tributary waders & wading boots
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28/09/2026

Family time on the river

There's something special about time on the river with family and friends and the memories that get etched into our minds.

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Gear List
Rod: Primal Raw CCC 905/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Liquid S 5+
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo MAX Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper WF5F
Fly: Manic Fly Collection - BTB Nosebleed
Indicator:
Waders & Boots: Simms Fishing Products
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27/09/2026

Today Only - 2pm till 8pm

Hunting & Fishing Rotorua’s HUGE freshwater fishing expo.

Great deals in-store, food, Q+A. Have a yarn with Rene Vaz from Manic Tackle Project.

Today only, don’t miss out!

27/09/2026

She's a keeper!

A successful marriage begins with.......a day on the water with Yoshi and a fly rod 😜

Fishing guide and wedding photographer in one, it just makes sense.

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Gear List
Rod: Scott Fly Rod Company Centric 905/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Speedster S 5+
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo MAX Ridge 2.0 Universal Taper WF5F
Fly: Manic Fly Collection - STB Hare & Copper
Net: Simms Fishing Products Daymaker Landing Net Short - Pewter
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26/09/2026

All smiles for Mason

As fly fisherman, we get pumped when kids take an interest and join the fold, congrats Mason!

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Rod: Primal Raw CCC 905/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Liquid S 5+
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo MAX Ridge 2.0 Universal WF5F
Fly: Manic Fly Collection - RTB Hare & Copper
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