Manic Tackle Project

The countdown is on for the 2026 AFO Hinchinbrook Fly Challenge. Once again, Manic is proud to sponsor this amazing event, hosted in a world class fishery.

Team nominations are open this Saturday 6am 13th June 2026. Nominations on Trybooking.com can be made via the QR code on the flyer, or via the website:

https://www.hinchinbrookflychallenge.com

Not quite the intended target.

Manic Fritz Jig Eggs and OTB Eggstasy Eggs - Great for bouncing along the riverbed in turbulent water, trout love them - anglers not so much, when they're lodged in your finger.

https://www.manictackleproject.com/products/jig-fritz-egg-prawn-fishing-fly-manic-fly-collection?_pos=2&_sid=5f7fa85cc&_ss=r

📸 Rene Vaz
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Gear List
Flies: Manic Fly Collection Fritz Jig Eggs & OTB Eggstasy Eggs
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Young Jack got out with Dad and Yoshi from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore, making the most of the winter run and catching his first trout on fly.

Some beautiful brown trout came to the net, with the Manic Death Roe soft egg in Pumpkin being the stand out fly of the morning.

Core memories made, well done guys!

📸 from Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore
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Gear List
Rod: Primal Wild Youth 7106/4
Reel: FlyLab Glide 5/6
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo Max Universal Taper WF6F
Flies: Manic Fly Collection Death Roe Soft Egg - Pumpkin | Copper TB Sparkle Jig
Indicator: NZ Strike Indicator system
Waders: Simms Fishing Products Kids Tributary Waders & Wading Boots | G3 Guide Waders & Wading Boots
Net: Simms Fishing Products Daymaker Landing Net Short Handle - Pewter
Headwear: Primal Trucker Cap Navy | Black
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First time fly fishing for Stella was a success; her smile says it all. Well done, Stella.

This time, the Manic Fly Collection Eggstasy Egg and Jig Pink Pheasant Tail got the job done, fished under an NZ Strike Indicator.

Time to stock up for the winter run? The Manic range has got you covered, from flies, to tackle and apparel.

https://www.manictackleproject.com/products/eggstasy-egg-fl-steelhead-orange-fishing-fly-manic-fly-collection?_pos=2&_sid=c2f1e3ef9&_ss=r

📸 | Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, North Shore
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Gear List
Rod: Scott Fly Rod Company Session 955/4
Reel: Lamson Fly Fishing Speedster S 5+ - Olive
Line: Airflo Fishing Superflo Max Ridge 2.0 Universal WF5F
Flies: Manic Fly Collection - Eggstasy Egg Fl Steelhead Orange | Jig Pink Pheasant Tail
Indicator: NZ Strike Indicator system
Tippet: Airflo Fishing Premium Fluorocarbon
Waders: Simms Fishing Products Women's Freestone Waders
Boots: Simms Fishing Products Women's Flyweight Wading Boots
Beanie: Simms Fishing Products Everyday Waffle Knit Beanie - Loden
Jacket: Simms Fishing Products Fall Run Collared Jacket - Black
Gloves: Simms Fishing Products Windstopper Half-Finger Glove - Black
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