Flyfish The South, Gore, Southland
I'm Michael Vetters, a fly fishing guide with a base in Te Anau the gateway to Fiordland as well as still keeping a semi base in Gore, I grew up on the banks of the Mataura River and in one of the world's best trout fishing areas. I've recently set up a base in Te Anau to bring you my valued clients a wider range of unique water ways to fish. Fiordland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and fly fishing amongst the unspoiled native New Zealand bush can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience second to none!
I hope I will be able to help you enjoy fly fishing in this beautiful part of New Zealand.
With my experience and determination to find the best fishing New Zealand has to offer, I will guide you to the best spots Fiordland and Southland has to offer!
I have extensive knowledge of most rivers in Southland and of the surrounding regions. Many rivers are close by, such as the Mararoa, Waikaia, Whitestone, Eglinton, Hollyford and the Waiau to name a few with my personal favourites being the Mataura, Oreti and Pomahaka rivers.
I will PERSONALLY guide you so that I can guarantee a top quality service.
Matching the hatch on the famous Mataura river can be challenging to say the least, and for this you can't beat the knowledge of a true local guide. The selective feeding wild brown trout rise readily to the day time mayfly, midge and evening caddis hatches. However, the Mataura river, although sometimes frustrating, can offer a most enjoyable days fishing and I will show you how to leave with a smile on your face.
Sight fishing for wild rainbow and brown trout in the gin clear backcountry rivers can be an exhilarating experience during summer. Spring creeks offer even more of a challenge with accurate casting and very long leaders required for success.
If you are interested in exploring our local waters, then day trips and overnight trips can be arranged to most of the rivers in Fiordland and Southland. Please read on for further details or contact me directly.
Prices & Bookings
BOOKINGS
I recommend that you book as far ahead as possible in order to secure your preferred dates. To confirm bookings a 30% non refundable deposit is required. This is to make a solid commitment and the balance payable on the the guiding day. Please email me with your preferred dates and I will contact you to confirm and arrange for any payment.
PRICING (quoted in NZ$, subject to change)
$600 one person full day $650 two people - 2 people max
Over-night camping trips are an extra $80 per person per night, staying in tents or huts, depending on the situation.
Package trips can be arranged
*Note: This includes lunch each day on the river - but it does not include the cost of your fishing licence.
Cancellations
Due to New Zealand's sometimes harsh climate there may be a time when, for safety reasons, fly fishing is not possible. If such a day does occur then that day's deposit will be refunded.
Flyfish The South, Gore, Southland Enquiry Form
Address:
13 Waverly Street
Gore
Phone: +64 3 208 1804
Mobile: +6427 226 5831
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