 We can supply all camping equipment |
Fly Summary: Some of the commonly used flies!
Important Warning: What not to pack!!!
Packing Summary
A more detailed packing list will be supplied after you have made your booking.
| Fishing | Clothes |
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Sea Trout & Kahawai: AFTM 7-10 fly rod |
Polypropylene long johns (can be bought in NZ.) |
| Fishing line: floating & sinking WF./DT. | Nylon shorts (or trousers) |
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Trout: AFTM 5-7 fly rod (8.6' or longer) 3 or 4 piece rods are ideal. |
Polypropylene socks (can be bought in NZ.) |
| Fishing line: floating WF./DT. (dull colour) | Hat / Cap |
| Reels able to hold 50-100m of backing | Polar Fleece Jacket |
| Leaders: 9-12' long with 4-6 lb. tippet | Rain top (& trousers) |
| Short spinning rod & reel (6-8 lb.) | Walking and/or Wading shoes |
| Landing net (most guides carry their own) | Light weight waders (April - October) |
| Water proof inner bag for back pack | Polaroid glasses |
| Survival & First Aid kit, Torch & Compass | Avoid bright coloured clothing! |
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Fishing Clothes In general you will catch more fish in neutral colored clothing (olive, dark greens, brown or camouflage). Avoid bright colors! In our hottest months (October to April) most kiwi anglers wet wade. We either wear, long quick drying trousers or nylon shorts over polypropylene thermal long johns, with gravel guards and lightweight boots. This combination is not designed to win any fashion awards, but is very practical and extremely comfortable when walking distances and protect you from a somewhat annoying insect called a sandfly. If you feel the cold, especially from May to September, lightweight nylon waist waders or Gore-Tex are a good idea. Felt soled wading boots are helpful but without cleats. |
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Fly Summary
The list below as you see is only a very coarse summary of some flies used in New Zealand.
They will cover most fishing situations and I am sure you will already have some of them in your fly box.
| Imitation/Fly Type | Size | Some Patterns |
| Mayfly Nymph | 10-16 | Hare & Copper, Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail, Halfback |
| Mayfly Dry | 10-16 | Kakahi Queen, Twilight Beauty, Adams, Adams Parachute |
| Horn & Sandy Caddis Nymphs | 12-16 | Brown & Grey |
| Caddis Dry | 10-14 | Deer Hair Caddis etc. |
| Stone Fly Nymph | 8-14 | Green / Brown / Black |
| Attractor Patterns | 8-14 | Royal Wulff, Stimulator |
| Terrestrials | 6-16 | Cicada, Black Gnat, Humpy (Green / Yellow / Black), Hopper Patterns |
| Streamers | 2-8 | Grey Ghost, Hamills Killer, Fuzzy Wuzzy, Parson Glory |
| Wet Flies | 12-16 | Dads Favourite, March Brown, Grouse and Purple |
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Important Warning
New Zealand is a country that has been spared many of the major animal and plant diseases. In order to keep it this way, there are strong restrictions on organic materials (food, wood, feathers and flies etc.) that can be imported. Please make sure your fishing equipment, camping gear and walking boots are clean. Leave any organic materials at home or declare them when passing the border.
Not declaring such materials will result in very hefty fines and worse could result in the destruction of the New Zealand fishery and unique natural environment!
 Don't take slippery shoes! |
fly-fisherman is transformed into a wet fly-fisherman.
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