Duncan's curated 100 Fly Selection - 57 nymphs and 43 dry flies chosen for NZ conditions. Perfect timing as dry fly season builds on the Taupo fishery. Promo Code in post
Duncan's 100 dry fly dropper selection
If there's one time of year when having the right fly at the right moment really matters, it's right now. Late summer into early autumn on New Zealand's rivers is a transitional period - the post-spawn fish are recovering and returning to the lake, dry fly activity is building, and the terrestrial season is in full swing. You need range, and you need confidence in what's in your box.
That's exactly what this collection delivers.
Duncan, Vice-President of The North Shore Flyfishers, has put together a curated selection of 100 flies — 57 nymphs and 43 dry flies — designed to cover all occasions across New Zealand's diverse fisheries. It comes complete with a fly box, and every pattern has earned its place.
Why It's Perfect for This Time of Year (Late Summer/Early Autumn)
1. Post-Spawn Season Coverage
- Heavy nymph selection (57 flies) ideal to maximise water coverage at times of day when the rise is less aggressive.
- Multiple Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, and Perdigons - proven producers in NZ conditions
2. Emerging Dry Fly Season
- 43 dry flies ready as rising activity increases (as noted in Brian's reports)
- Parachute patterns chosen specifically to support dry/dropper technique with tungsten bead nymphs
3. Terrestrial Season
- Black AND green cicadas (Duncan notes black early season, green later)
- Hoppers, beetles, blowflies - all active now through autumn
- Royal Wulff in 3 sizes (#6-#14) for versatility across water types
4. Versatility
- Covers heavy pocket water to skinny runs
- Caddis and stonefly patterns for diverse hatches
Key Insight: Duncan's parachute preference reflects current conditions perfectly - they float better with heavy nymphs underneath, ideal for the productive dry/dropper approach working well right now in Turangi waters.
This is a collection put together by someone who fishes these waters seriously, and it shows in the detail.
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