New Zealand
New Zealand~
The finest dry fly fishing in the world.......we think so.
There is no place anywhere that sets the standard for all things fly fishing and no place as distinct as New Zealand. Fly fishing for beautiful and exceptionally large wild rainbow and brown trout is something that all of us should experience at some point in our fishing lives. ~The waters in New Zealand are as pure as Clover Honey!
I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand in 1983. As I stubbled down the stairway to collect my baggage I noticed my heart rate was quite alive despite traveling for 14 hours on a plane. After gathering my bags I was puzzled as to why my rods were not with my luggage. After talking with a Customs agent he pointed me in the right direction and I retrived my precious fly rods. Why in the hell would an airline loose your bags anyway?
This was my first trip to New Zealand. I had dreamed of fishing here since I was a young boy. My dad was a fly fisherman and I grew up reading books and articles by Joe Brooks, Lee Wulff and others. My dad always wanted to go to New Zealand. He loved the beautiful picutres that graced the pages of Outdoor Life. Joe and Mary Brooks made it look so inviting. Deep elmerald pools with magnificent brown trout, laying lazily med -stream wating for the first offering of the day.
Later, in 1988, I got to fish with dad, mostly on the South Island, as when we headed to the North Island my folks forgot where to meet us. But that is another story.
New Zealand is made of two islands, the North and the South. Although certain topographical features are similar the islands are two of a different kind. Active valcanos still throw steam into the air around Taupo, and the South Island is a hop, a big skip, and a jump to the Antartic. Two land bodies which run basically north and south of each other while providing an overwhelming diversity of geographical characters. Around each bend in the road you just may wonder where you are. New Zealand is a bend of every country in the world. And speaking of that bend in the road - you may encounter a band of 7,000 sheep, an impassable bridge, or a road block due to a flood. New Zealand... a wonderland of excitment
*We can Customize your own New Zealand Fly Fishing Adventure.
Our travels have taken us to New Zealand for many years.
*South Island
*Frontiers Anglers Guiding services on the South Island of New Zealand represent the finest mixture of talented, and professional guides that the island offers. Their rates vary from $550 - $700 per day. Let us help arrange a fly fishing package suited to your travels and desires.
I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand in 1983. As I stubbled down the stairway to collect my baggage I noticed my heart rate was quite alive despite traveling for 14 hours on a plane. After gathering my bags I was puzzled as to why my rods were not with my luggage. After talking with a Customs agent he pointed me in the right direction and I retrived my precious fly rods. Why in the hell would an airline loose your bags anyway?
This was my first trip to New Zealand. I had dreamed of fishing here since I was a young boy. My dad was a fly fisherman and I grew up reading books and articles by Joe Brooks, Lee Wulff and others. My dad always wanted to go to New Zealand. He loved the beautiful picutres that graced the pages of Outdoor Life. Joe and Mary Brooks made it look so inviting. Deep elmerald pools with magnificent brown trout, laying lazily med -stream wating for the first offering of the day. Later, in 1988, I got to fish with dad, mostly on the South Island, as when we headed to the North Island my folks forgot where to meet us. But that is another story.
New Zealand is made of two islands, the North and the South. Although certain topographical features are similar the islands are two of a different kind. Active valcanos still throw steam into the air around Taupo, and the South Island is a hop, a big skip, and a jump to the Antartic. Two land bodies which run basically north and south of each other while providing an overwhelming diversity of geographical characters. Around each bend in the road you just may wonder where you are. New Zealand is a bend of every country in the world. And speaking of that bend in the road - you may encounter a band of 7,000 sheep, an impassable bridge, or a road block due to a flood. New Zealand... a wonderland of excitment
*We can Customize your own New Zealand Fly Fishing Adventure.
Our travels have taken us to New Zealand for many years.
*South Island
*Frontiers Anglers Guiding services on the South Island of New Zealand represent the finest mixture of talented, and professional guides that the island offers. Their rates vary from $550 - $700 per day. Let us help arrange a fly fishing package suited to your travels and desires.
Grey Valley Guiding
Dave Heine will put you on the top waters on the West Coast. His experience of the West Coast and the fishing is founded by close to 30 years of guidng. If you want to explore the West Coast and seek out some exceptional trout fishing for some absolute huge browns you will want to reserve some time with Dave.
Blue Ribbon Wilderness Guides
Dean Bell: Dean offers trips in and around the Te Anua area. The trout streams in Dean's back yard are some of the prettiest in the world. Looking into a run some 30 feet deep and seeing bottom, but also noticing the big brown feeding ever so quietly off to the side of the run is the reason you're here.
Strike Adventure
These guys are as good as they come. Tony Entwhistle and Zane Mirfin have been part of our New Zealand guiding faternity for many years. Basing their headquarters out of Nelson, Tony, Zane and their crew of very professional fishing guides can provide excellent service in the St. Arnaud, Murchison and Springs Junction areas.
Frontier Anglers represents these Fine South Island Lodges~
Dick Fraser's Cedar Lodge
New Zealand's South Island has long been known
as the quintessential fly fisher's idyll, and Dick Frazier's Cedar Lodge on the Makarora River offers the experiences of your fantasies. Large trout on dry flies, optional Helicopter forays every day, and scrumptious meals served in a casual lodge atmosphere have made Cedar Lodge a New Zealand standard since 1979. 4 Nights / 3 Days.......$2,995
7 Nights / 6 Days.......$5,950
*North Island
Tongariro Lodge
Established in 1982 on the banks of the Tongariro River and adjacent to the southern shores of Lake Taupo lies one of the most beautiful and well respected lodges on the North Island, Tongariro Lodge has an excellent reputation for gourmet dining, the finest accommodations and the very best trout fishing guides.
Fly fish for truly monstrous rainbow and brown trout in a place time forgot!
7 Nights / 6 Days..........$4,200
(call for more information #800-228-5263)
Tarata Fishaway Lodge
Tarata Lodge overlooks the famous Rangitikei River on New Zealand's North Island. Your hosts, Steve and Trudi, offer four fully self contained retreats on their working Station. The property sits atop spectacular cliffs offering breathtaking views of the Rangitikei River below. The lodge offers a variety of activities for the whole family, but it is the fishing, company, and sheer beauty that takes us to this spectacular fishing destination. Fishing varies from single day outings to multi-day float/camp outs, or you can add on helicopter fly outs to even more remote waters. Excellent sight fishing opportunities for brown and rainbows that love to eat a dry fly!
7 nights / 6 days......$4,525
*Prices based on current exchange rate at time of print.
Prices subject to change without notice.