Welcome to the Library

Please have a look at the articles by both Derek McKenzie Outdoors and a few of our friends.  Wherever we have written an article, our goal is to be as objective as possible, but we all do have our views and opinions!  Some of these you will agree with and some you may not, but we hope you enjoy your visit here to the library.  And a special thanks to our friends!

Articles by Derek McKenzie Outdoors...


  How to choose a fly rod - A few good tips to help you pick your rod


 How to choose a fly reel - More than just a place to hold your line

 How to choose a fly line - Don't overlook the value of your fly line

Articles by our Friends from around the world...

  Hand Furled Leaders - An honest Q&A with Jim Hauer of BlueSky

  How to Speed Up Your Fly Tying - Great tips By Peter Gibson

  What is Hackle and How to Care for It - Article By Liz Conrad

  Tasmanian Trout History - By Alan Shepherd and Don Gilmour