John Nicholls


I was born in 1964 and have been flyfishing and tying flies since I was about 12. I live in the Northwest Nelson area of the South Island, New Zealand.

I have a special interest in the history and origins of flies, particularly those from New Zealand. There are many many old flies from all over the world that, while being very effective, are lost in the mists of time as newer and 'better' flies are thought up. While I use a lot of newer patterns and am constantly trying out ideas, I'll tie up and use the old flies as much as possible just to keep them alive."

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