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September 12, 2013 Fly Fishing No comments

Fly Fishing Season

Wow, the winter has flown past and the Queenstown fly fishing season is only a few weeks out with the opening on Oct 1st. In fact the whole of New Zealand new fly fishing season starts but make sure you know the regulations.

Here is a wee vid of some Queenstown Fly Fishing action from last season to get you fired up:

Queenstown Fly Fishing – An Anglers Paradise

If you haven’t done so it’s time to get your house in order. Re-read a previous article I posted about getting your fly fishing gear ready to go.

It’s far more than just your gear, you need to get your head in the right place to be effective on the water come opening day/week. Knowing that your gear is all ready to go and is well maintained for the new fly fishing season is a great start to getting the top six inches engaged for action.

When was the last time you picked up your rod. Practice…get on the grass and do some bloody practice casting. Knowing that you have your casting up to speed before you hit the water will make you feel a great deal more of real confidence to deliver the goods as opportunities offer themselves. Get a casting DVD such as the Manic Guide to Fly Casting or Cast that Catch Fish.

Practice!

Spend some time chatting with friends who fish about your fly fishing expectations or goals for the season and different ways to achieve them. Yep, having a goal is a good thing …. exploring some new water, using a new fly fishing technique, catching a fish, catching more fish, catching a big fish, spending time with friends … whatever it is actually having a goal will help you get your head into a better space and get even more enjoyment of the Queenstown Fly Fishing mecca or wherever it is you are going to be hitting the water.

NZ Fly Fishing Expeditions – friends

Here is a good excerpt about what to expect during the different times of our New Zealand fly fishing season.

Stay posted as updates to the blog will be a little more regular from now thru the summer but make sure to keep a close eye on my Facebook page Fly Fish New Zealand as this will be updated as much as possible starting Oct 1st.

Look forward to seeing you on the water.

Tight Lines,

Simon

Testimonials
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Simon, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated everything you did to make my fishing trip unforgettable. That trophy brown was totally unbelievable! Frankly, I’m surprised we were able to land him. That was one of the longest fights I’ve ever had with a fish. Fighting that trout and the river current was a whole new experience for me. Your advice and help were invaluable. I will definitely call you the next time I get to New Zealand. And I really enjoyed your website article and photo. Thanks again Simon for putting me in position to catch the fish of a lifetime. And it was almost a few fish of a lifetime. All in all…brilliant!!!
Harry Dorian

USA
02/15/2010

Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Simon, I can’t tell you how much I appreciated everything you did to make my fishing trip unforgettable. That trophy brown was totally unbelievable! Frankly, I’m surprised we were able to land him. That was one of the longest fights I’ve ever had with a fish. Fighting that trout and the river current was a whole new experience for me. Your advice and help were invaluable. I will definitely call you the next time I get to New Zealand. And I really enjoyed your website article and photo. Thanks again Simon for putting me in position to catch the fish of a lifetime. And it was almost a few fish of a lifetime. All in all…brilliant!!!
Harry Dorian

USA
02/15/2010
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Well, another trip with Simon. They seem to get better and better. Simons’ knowledge about his backyard never ceases to amaze me. As he said to me, ” we haven’t even scratched the surface yet”. In my books that means more trips. Bring it on. To bank fish after fish, some days harder than others, with the hardest giving up the fish of the trip it’s hard to go back to work. If you want bang for your buck, hot hot hot fishing, great company, superb choc chip banana bread and good old friendly hospitality, Simon’s the guy. We will be back next year. If not this one!

Brad Johnston

Australia
02/01/2010
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
I have been fly fishing for 30 years and over that time have been with a lot of guides world wide and I can honestly say that Simon is one of the best. His easy going nature, uncanny ability to spot fish, and willingness to put in long days on the river all combine to make fishing with Simon a trip to remember. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone wanting to experience South Island trout fishing at it’s best.

Rick Belmare

USA
12/10/2009
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
What a fantastic week. The only problem was it had to end. Not only did you put us on some of the best Browns and Rainbow I’ve ever seen, and showed us some of the most beautiful country NZ has to offer, but you spent the time with each of us to improve our technique and that is priceless. I would do that trip again in a heartbeat. I look forward to fishing with you again in November.
Andrew Rankin

Australia
03/10/2009
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
I’ve been back for two trips to New Zealand with Simon, whose enthusiasm and knowledge of the South Island is unparalleled. Flexibility and a willingness to work with the weather seems to be key down there, and he has the means and the contacts to get you into the best fishing for any conditions. Don’t miss the opportunity to fly into Fiordland if you get the chance – imagine crystal clear azure blue rivers running through temperate rain forests, with snow capped peaks all around you – surreal – and the likelihood is no one’s been there for months. Simon has put me in front of several feeding 10lb+ fish – just my incompetence proving the problem………

James Chataway

UK
12/09/2008
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Simon,
Thank you for the video – it was fun to watch and was a fabulous way to remember the trip, especially that one day above the Noonya. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to fish with you as my guide. You not only delivered the type of stream I requested, but also presented many opportunities for me to catch huge rainbows and browns, lent me equipment and helped me with my casting technique! In 4 days you did all of the above AND we caught fish! I will never forget the one day that I hooked 20 trout and landed 14 of them, starting at noon and ending at 4:30! That memory will stick with me as long as I live. Thank you, Willie

Willie Drake

USA
11/10/2008
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Hi Simon

Just a quick note of appreciation for your sharing a river/stream/burn with us on Tuesday. Your professional yet personal attention to detail was exemplary, your skills outstanding and your spotting out of this world! Even a dunking didn't detract from your attention to detail, and your succinct appraisal of and advice to each fisher individually was particularly helpful. I look forward to seeing the photos which I'm sure will reflect your passion, admiration and at oneness with are natural world. Thanks again for a memorable experience.

Cheers Rod

Rod Garden

Lansdowne

Masterton

New Zealand
12/12/2013
Fly Fishing Expeditions New Zealand
Simon, Patrick and I truly hope this message finds you and your family in good health and happy. You were the major factor (person) in making our trip to New Zealand the best experience possible. Not only your overwhelming knowledge and experience as a fly fishing guide but more importantly your human kindness and personality were greatly appreciated and valued by us during the entire trip.
We can not thank you enough for making that experience as great as possible. Please stay in touch and we are interested in hearing about the growth of you and your family as time passes. You may be far away in distance but you are close in our thoughts.

Bob and Patrick Burchfiel

USA
02/02/2014