Option 1 Day Trip
For this option you'll be picked up from your accommodation in or near Alexandra. After pick up, I'll drive for about 30 to 90 minutes (each way) to our chosen water. This and all trip options includes about 8 hours on the water with professional guidance, a healthy homemade lunch, rods, reels, leaders, flies and associated equipment, qualified casting tuition (if needed), DoC concessions, safety plans and digital photos - these will be sent to your email with We Transfer. At the end of the day you'll be brought back to your accommodation. You can opt for multiple consecutive day trips ex Alexandra. For all options, please bring a day pack to carry your own gear or one will be provided for you.
Option 2 Road Trip
This is the most popular option. We basically hit the road for as many days as you like! This is a fantastic way to see some of the country and fish multiple rivers or lakes, or just to get to an area which is firing and then base ourselves there for a few days to maximise on fishing time. There are many accommodation options available from hotels to camping out. My accommodation, evening meal and breakfast are additional to my day rate while on the road and I charge an extra $100 per night away from home. This is a great option to combine with a camp-out or backcountry hut. All the fun of camping without carrying a pack!
Option 3 Backcountry Walk-in
This option is designed for the adventurous angler. We walk into the wilderness getting well off the beaten track and camp there for 1 to 3 nights. This is a great way to experience the wild side of New Zealand. You'll need to be pretty fit to get the most from this option.
Option 4 Heli-Fishing
This is a great option to get into the wilderness without the hassle of a long walk. This can be arranged for single or multi-day trips. For the multi-day option, we generally camp out, though sometimes backcountry huts are available. For more info on heli fishing read this. I charge an additional $100 to arrange your heli trip.
Option 5 Lakes & Still Waters
Most people travel to New Zealand to fish the rivers, with good reason of course! However, the lakes over here are some of the best in the world, yet they are not highly regarded by most tourist anglers. I believe this is because they simply don’t know about them. I have spent almost 20 years loving this resource all year round! There are many ways to approach the lakes from sight fishing to cruisers in gin clear water, blind nymphing weedbeds, stripping streamers, buzzer fishing, fishing to tailers, lough styling, the list goes on. Why not give this option a try or add it to a multi-day or road-trip option. I think you’ll love it too!
Camping Out
With any of the above options, camping out or a backcountry hut can be added for an extra fee. I supply quality tents, mattresses and sleeping bags. Dinner and breakfast is also supplied with the camp-out fee. I will cook for you too! Campfire cooking is a speciality of mine and you won't be disappointed. If you like to have an alcoholic drink at the camp, that's no problem - I usually have a few beers in the cooler but if you want a little extra you'll have to bring your own.
It's Your Adventure!
After you book a mission with me, I'll ask you a series of questions to determine your fitness, medical conditions and / or allergies. Also fishing / casting ability, your wishes and aspirations. With this information I'll design a single or multi-day adventure to suit your specific wishes, needs, fitness and ability.