INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND FLY FISHING TECHNIQUES
Guided half-day introduction to South Island fly-fishing techniques on a local river or lake. Instruction on casting, New Zealand insect life, fly selection, knot-tying, reading habitat, stalking and spotting trout. NZ$795 for one angler, $845 for two. This includes four hours of fishing, use of quality rods and reels, tippets, and flies, and quality photography of your outing, if desired.
Please note the industry standard is no more than two clients per guide for safety and quality of experience.
Fly fishing successfully for brown trout depends on spotting individual trout without alarming them, positioning anglers, and developing the best presentation strategy. All of this is geared at not spooking fish by wading noisily or casting clumsily, too often or at the wrong moment. It's challenging enough with two novice anglers.
If your group can afford it, we recommend a second guide for three anglers.
However, a third angler can sometimes work on a high-country lake or larger river like the middle Mataura, particularly if the angler is experienced or used to fishing with other members of the group.
The higher the number of anglers, the lower the level of individual attention.
Third-angler rates are an additional 50 percent of the rate of two anglers, ie, $350 NZD on a half day or $450-$500 for a full day. This reflects the additional work, fixed costs and risk.
We do, however, offer class instruction at a lower price per client, but this is a group instruction service rather than a guided experience.
Private Casting Lessons
$NZ100 per hour, for a minimum of two hours. Practicing casting before heading out on a trip greatly increases your chances of fooling our wily wild trout. Think of it as training for an athletic event or musical performance. Preparation is the key to peak performance. Anglers considering the purchase of high-end rods should also invest in casting classes first. Technique trumps equipment.
Fly-fishing Classes
These can be arranged to suit your location in Dunedin or, weather permitting, on a local river or lake. Advanced booking is highly recommended. $150 per person (minimum of six) for eight hours of instruction.
Please note the industry standard is no more than two clients per guide for safety and quality of experience.
Fly fishing successfully for brown trout depends on spotting individual trout without alarming them, positioning anglers, and developing the best presentation strategy. All of this is geared at not spooking fish by wading noisily or casting clumsily, too often or at the wrong moment. It's challenging enough with two novice anglers.
If your group can afford it, we recommend a second guide for three anglers.
However, a third angler can sometimes work on a high-country lake or larger river like the middle Mataura, particularly if the angler is experienced or used to fishing with other members of the group.
The higher the number of anglers, the lower the level of individual attention.
Third-angler rates are an additional 50 percent of the rate of two anglers, ie, $350 NZD on a half day or $450-$500 for a full day. This reflects the additional work, fixed costs and risk.
We do, however, offer class instruction at a lower price per client, but this is a group instruction service rather than a guided experience.
Private Casting Lessons
$NZ100 per hour, for a minimum of two hours. Practicing casting before heading out on a trip greatly increases your chances of fooling our wily wild trout. Think of it as training for an athletic event or musical performance. Preparation is the key to peak performance. Anglers considering the purchase of high-end rods should also invest in casting classes first. Technique trumps equipment.
Fly-fishing Classes
These can be arranged to suit your location in Dunedin or, weather permitting, on a local river or lake. Advanced booking is highly recommended. $150 per person (minimum of six) for eight hours of instruction.
A boy never forgets his first catch.