May 16, 2024

Guided Fly Fishing Day with Starlo & Garry McDonald | Drift Boat Fly Fishing on the Tumut River

You may remember Steve Starling (Starlo) from years of Aussie fishing adventures. You may also know Garry as Norman Gunston. Well, the pair are now some of our most memorable...

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May 2, 2024

What's in Pat's Fishing Bag? Daily Fly Fishing Gear + Patagonia Guidewater Backpack Review

From a million and one fly boxes to snake bandages and sunscreen, Pat runs us through what he keeps in his fishing bag for a day on the water. Having...

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Apr 18, 2024

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Waders Comparison | Features Explained | Swiftcurrent, Expedition & Zip Front

Patagonia offers a premium, comfortable, and feature-packed line of waders that we at Tom's Outdoors absolutely love! Pat and Anne run us through the features of the Swiftcurrent in both...

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Apr 4, 2024

Solo Fly Fishing in Kosciuszko National Park | Hiking, Camping, Fly Fishing the Murrumbidgee River

Pat finds some serenity in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park by hiking, camping and fly fishing at Townsends Hut on the Murrumbidgee River. With spectacular views, amazing dry...

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Mar 14, 2024

Twig Water Fly Fishing Basics | Techniques for Small Streams with Pat Ryan

Fly fishing in small streams, or 'twig water' as it's commonly known, can be some of the most technical, rewarding, and fun places to fish. Pat runs through his tips...

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Feb 29, 2024

High Country Hopper Techniques | Useful Fly Fishing Tips for Kosciuszko Trout Streams

With the recent hot weather around Tumut and Kosciuszko National Park, fly fishing with hoppers is well and truly on the cards. However, there are some subtleties to throwing big...

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Feb 8, 2024

Tips for Fly Fishing Kosciuszko High Country Rivers & Streams | Snowy Mountains Trout Fishing

When approaching a new section of river or a new river entirely, anglers can often be overwhelmed with what fly to throw, where the fish are sitting or aren't sure...

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Jan 25, 2024

Nymphing Techniques for Big Rivers and High Water | Fly Fishing the Tumut, Swampy Plains, Eucumbene

Fly fishing on big rivers or in high water can be somewhat intimidating for some anglers. In this video, our fly fishing guide, Pat Ryan, shares a few tips and...

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Jan 4, 2024

Drift Boat Fly Fishing the Tumut River to Nimbo Fork Lodge with Guides Mickey Finn and Pat Ryan

Tom's Outdoors fly fishing guides Mickey and Pat do the Nimbo drift, fishing the Tumut River from town to Nimbo Fork Lodge. This day was one for the books, with...

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Dec 21, 2023

Fly Fishing the Tumut River via Kokopelli Packrafts with Pat Ryan and Chris Russell

Instead of our usual Tumut River drift boat mode of transport, Pat and Chris run down the Tumut on Kokopelli packrafts in search of iconic Snowy Mountains trout. Pat focuses...

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Nov 23, 2023

Ultimate Sinking Fly Line Comparison | Floating & Sink Tips, Intermediate & Fast Sinking Line

Are you confused by sinking fly lines or not quite sure how to fish them in our Snowy Mountains lakes? You've come to the right place! Our fly fishing guide,...

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Jun 1, 2023

Pat and Dom Do Fish on a Stick | Fly Fishing in Kosciuszko National Park

With a little inspiration from the notable survival tv-show 'Alone' and a previous video of ours (remember Wake Up and Walk?), Pat and Dom head out for some good old...

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