The trout diaries, a year of flyfishing in new zealand book. New zealand has the reputation of having the best fly fishing for trout in the world but also as most visitors will attest some of the hardest and most challenging. In the south island saltwater fly fishing has been virtually untapped until recently. It was a delightful book to read and to learn from. Add in suggestions of accommodations, other attractions, and interesting places to stop along your travels, and a guide is an invaluable asset to your new zealand fly fishing vacation. After three trips, which were more than 80 percent were selfdirected, i have come to realize that article didnt capture many key points for a successful selfdirected trip to the south island of new zealand in search of big browns and rainbows. Most waters in new zealand are in the public domain. Here you will find every new zealand trout fishing book currently in print, with the best selection of current new zealand trout fishing books for sale in the world. Fly fishing in wanaka, queenstown, turangi, new zealand. It also gives details on major freshwater fishing spots. Just contact us via phone or email we are here to help.
There is a great variety of water to be fished from lowland. Fly fishing in new zealand is fantastic every month of the year, not to mention its. Trout fishing in southland, new zealand by the southland acclimatisation society first published 1962. This wont go over in history as an epic fishing video, but as a travel planner and as fireplace fishing its solid and useful.
Licences are obtainable at most sports and fishing tackle stores near fishing waters. For the worlds best sighted trout fishery at your doorstep, fly fishing in new zealand, experienced local guides, and incredible hospitality enquire today. The book was published in 1979 but not an issue for the critical information presented is timeless. In this comprehensive guide to the south islands incomparable trout fishing waters, more than 400 rivers and 150 lakes are described, along with their location, access, fishing season and. The updated edition includes new chapters on the baton, the upper wangapeka, and the upper clarence rivers. I honestly believe that in order to find such fishing it is necessary to travel by foot, independently and probably. South island fly fishing wild trout fishing new zealand. These five beautiful fishing lodges are our picks for the coming season in new zealand, which will open on 1 october. Fly fishing surveys have shown that anglers all rate solitude and the quality fishing experience very highly. I had the opportunity to go fishing in new zealand and it was amazing, something i would recommend to anyone given the opportunity during april and may of 2017 i travelled to new zealand for 5 weeks with my wife and 6. We can use our intimate knowledge of tides, winds and weather conditions to decide the makeup of your fishing experience. In the south island you can also fish for salmon in many places.
New zealand s best trout flies is available in all major book and tackle stores in new zealand and can also be obtained directly from the publisher. Fly fishing for the beginner or novice nz south island. Many fly fishermen travel the world in search of opportunities to catch big wild trout. Download our latest brochure, or contact us to plan and book your new zealand fly fishing adventure. Chris dore is a queenstown based fly fishing guide and well known new zealand fly fishing personality. Queenstown fly fishing guide chris dore new zealand fly. New zealand trout fishing regulations from fishing. Colour and bw plates of flies, bw photographs and illustrations. We take personal pride in giving each individual client an experience they will look back on with pleasure, whether you want to learn a new fly fishing technique, sightfish to wild trout or stalk an elusive monster. He is a member of the new zealand professional fishing guides association and in 2005 became one of the first new zealanders to successfully pass the internationally recognised, federation of fly fishers certified casting instructors examination. Scott, peter new zealand s best trout flies compiled.
Many readers have contacted ron after the publication of that book to tell him it was the best new zealand troutfishing book ever written. Shop whitcoulls wide range of fishing books online or in store. South island adventure fly fishing details of package. New zealand trout adventures new zealand fly fishing guide. By mike thomas, new zealand recently there have been a few questions on the bulletin board about fishing in new zealand so i. The best way to experience the ultimate sighted fly fishing in new zealand is to book for 4 6 days and fish a mixture of brown trout and flats kingfish. Fly fishing angling in new zealand tourism new zealand. Just follow our handy guide for the best trout fishing spots in new zealand. Over 400 fishing spots on some of the best trout waters in the south island are described in detail. This book is designed to help those anglers who enjoy exploring and fishing new waters. While day trips are the norm, wilderness camp outs offer a great opportunity to experience some remarkable new zealand fishing locations. I am offering flats style sight fishing on the fly for huge yellowtail kingfish and kahawai.
Top 10 new zealand fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. From the familiar to the astonishing, this poster displays a selection highlighting their wonderful diversity. And you dont have to have fished nz waters to enjoy it and appreciate its sentiments. A very rough guide to fishing new zealand,fly anglers. New zealand trout fishing season calendar best of nz fly. Forrester, rex trout fishing in new zealand fishingmag. Trout fishing in new zealand by rex forrester published by madrona publishers. So much so that about a third of the total population will go fishing at least once every year. To legally fish for trout in new zealand, as well as many other countires, requires a licence. Fishing for modest trout can be intimate and fun, join me as i spend a morning on a small stream situated in new zealands south island. The trout diaries, acclaimed book from derek grzelewski, a. We head off to a remote part of the farnorth coastline of new zealand and get onto the rocky ledges to fish for big snapper and kingfish.
Features 5 large foldout maps measuring 600mm x 205mm when unfolded. Superb fly fishing with the best new zealand fly fishing guides. And, despite the effects of covid19, the pace is heating up with rooms and guides becoming scarce in some of them over the big months of january through to march. In new zealand a fishing licence is required to be purchased by all anglers including children fishing for acclimatised fish species including trout and salmon. Though now somewhat dated after 26 years this book is still a good read and contains many interesting photographs. With that in mind, its no wonder that new zealand fishing charters are doing so well year after year. Many motels and garages near fishing water often have licences. Derek grzelewskis highly readable account of a year spent pursuing trout with a fly rod in new zealand. Hints if you decide to discover new zealands fishing on your own, make your stay as long as you can afford. New zealands unique marine environments are home to more than 1200 known species of fishes.
Saltwater fly fishing new zealand trout adventures. Tuna fishing in australia and its possible application in new zealand new zealand. Like what you see and want to book or simply want more information. This licence must be carried at all times while fishing. Owen river lodge, new zealands finest 5 star rated luxury, specialist fly fishing lodge, located near murchison on the south island of new zealand. Stillwater fisheries such as the legendary lake otamangakau which sits under the volcanoes of the tongariro national park are also renown for.
The ones of us, who have no specific plans of going to new zealand, there is three hours of solid fishing entertainment to get for 25 usd. Learn the secrets of where and how to catch big new zealand trout from a local expert. Fly fishing new zealandthe pleasure of fishing the small. Click here to understand why booking your trip through our services will not cost you more. In our area at the top of the south island, the season opens on 1 october and ends on 30 april, so fishing starts in spring, moves to summer and ends in autumnfall. The new zealand flyfishing company taupo 2020 all you. The north island of new zealand is covered with many great fishing rivers, streams and lakes. The book, trout fishing in new zealand, is an excellent source to prepare anyone heading to new zealand for trout fihsing. Category stores remain closed to usual trade, with customers unable to enter stores. A year of flyfishing in new zealand derek grzelewski on. A revised and updated edition of george ferris classic work on fly fishing in new zealand. After fly fishing in new zealand, anywhere else may seem easy. A guide to new zealands south island, 5th edition fly fishing international.
The guide supplies you with the myriad rules and regulations you need to know. He is an active committee member of sport fly fishing new zealand inc. The trout diaries will surely be a new zealand fishing classic, if not an international one. Fly fishing in new zealand by ferris george abebooks. Peter scott is a former national fly fishing champion and has competed at various oceania and world championships. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Far from prepackaged trips for large groups, we provide a high level of personalized service, professionalism and attention to detail. Let south island adventure fly fishing introduce you to nz with a fishing package aimed to educate new or novice anglers. That happens to even the best of anglers and that is the time to try a new technique. Via wholesale rates we can save costs in addition to providing expertise from hundreds of trips. It profiles what he regards as twenty of new zealands best trout fishing rivers and lakes. Taken from the 4 volume book the fishes of new zealand, published in 2015. The best way to experience the ultimate sighted fly fishing in new zealand is to book for 4 6 days.
With this in mind, ron giles has written hooked on trout. The river fishing season varies slightly depending on which part of new zealand you are fishing in. Derek grzelewski is a former professional flyfishing guide and the founder of wanaka flyfishing academy. Fishing for trout flyfishing new zealand features 16 of the best fishing rivers in new zealand. What a beautiful country with an abundance of hard fighting fish. This region repeatedly records the most sunshine hours of all of new zealand, combined with the crystal clear waters and dozens of rivers and streams to choose from, the guided fly fishing experience offered from stonefly fishing lodge can be most memorable. Any prospective fisherman in new zealand should get a copy of sports fishing guide, a free booklet produced by the new zealand fish and game council tel. Guided fly fishing for trout in the south islands crystal clear rivers. Signs of use but goodplus in slightly torn dustwrapper. Weve all heard a lot about new zealand, but did you know this island nation takes its fishing very seriously. Now e book readers get the chance to judge for themselves. Fly fishing in new zealand fly fishing guides taupo.
We are local taupo flyfishing guides offering some of the best flyfishing for rainbow and brown trout in new zealand. This guide was originally and still is intended to be used by travelling anglers who wish get the best that new zealand has to offer in the way of trout fishing. If i have read a better fishing book, i cant remember it. New zealand is one of the worlds great fishing countries. A year of flyfishing in new zealand grzelewski, derek on.
Riverstone fly fishing guides trout guide, tongariro, taupo. While this search might take them all over the globe, new zealand is one of the rare places where an array of fly fishing experiences are available in an easytoaccess, californiasized chunk of land. There are many rivers and streams in pristine surroundings within 4590mins drive of either taupo or turangi. Fishing season 1 november to 31 may duck shooting season begins the first weekend in may. He lives in a cabin on the bank of the clutha river in new zealand. In addition, there are special trade discounts available upon request. This book will tell you where and what techniques to use. The trout diaries, a year of flyfishing in new zealand by. Brown and rainbow trout were first introduced to new zealand water in the late 19th century. Based in the central north island of new zealand we fish more locations, using more techniques to put you in front of hard fighting rainbow trout and stunning big brown trout we guide clients on a range of stream, river and lake locations suited to all fly fishing tastes and skill levels. The best way to experience the ultimate new zealand sighted fly fishing is to book for 4 6 days and fish a mixture of brown trout and flats kingfish.
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