{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: New Zealand South Island

Gregg,

Thats awesome that you're headed to NZ on your honeymoon.  My fiance and I are thinking the same thing (as am I regarding the fishing), so I'd love to hear how it goes and even get a debrief on your itinerary once you're back.  

I lived in NZ for 6 months in 2011 and did some fishing, although not as much as I wish I had.  I was very new to fly-fishing at the time and didn't realize what I was missing.  It pains me to this day (I even purchased a car, so I could have literally fished every day).  However, I went out with a fantastic guide, Adam (http://www.gofishtaupo.co.nz/index.php) and he was awesome.  He put us on some huge fish and was very great at teaching beginners (there were three of us). Unfortunately for you, he's on the north island.  If you make it to the north island, the rivers we fished were insane and we didn't see another person!  Also, if you want any non-fishing related suggestions, let me know.

For the DIY on the south island, this website will give you all you need to know: http://www.nzfishing.com/AboutFishingInNZ/NZFishingWaters.htm . It is literally one of the best websites for locating fishing spots that I have seen.  It has basically every stream on a map and if you click it will give you info, access maps, tips, and fly patterns.  It'll also tell you how difficult the fish tend to be on a given stream.

Typing all this makes me even more bummed I didn't fish more when living there, but I'm planning to go back very soon.  I'm excited to hear how your trip goes!

All the best,

Evan

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 9:32:18 AM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:

Okay Folks, So I am in the early stages of planning a South Island Honeymoon in December and of course would like to do a little fishing.  Of course I'd love this trip to be only fishing with helicopters, backpacking, and camping, but as this is a honeymoon with somebody who only humors my addiction, I'd probably only do a one day guide and recreation DIY on the side of the road.  We are doing a camper van and driving around with no destinations set in stone yet, so any recommendations would be great.  

Also, as much as I like catching, I actually enjoy seeing her catch fish more. I know NZ is pretty technical and she is very much a beginner, but if there are any recommendations for place and guides that specialize in the beginner, that would be great.  After all, the Trouts rec in Colorado was great for that and she scored the fish of the day!

Thanks guys,

Gregg

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