Omarama, South Island, New Zealand

If you'd like to learn to fly fish for trout then come and spend a few days in Omarama in New Zealand's South Island, and let me teach you the basics of the sport. 

Once you've mastered the fundamentals you can carry on to fish our New Zealand rivers and lakes yourself and have a vacation to remember. 

Even if you've never fished before, learning to cast a fly isn't too hard, and the basic information about lines, knots, fly selection, where to find fish, etc. can be picked up pretty quickly by most people.

Why come fishing in New Zealand?  As you've probably heard, here in New Zealand we have some of the best trout fishing in the world - not just because the trout are especially large - and some certainly are! - but also because of the conditions in which anglers enjoy their sport. 

New Zealand is renowned for its 'clean green' image - and for good reason.  We have no dangerous wild animals, no snakes and very few insects to worry about.   The rivers and lakes are almost always crystal clear, the trout plentiful and the scenery is quite simply exquisite.  Ask anyone who's been here.

Every year thousands of overseas visitors come to New Zealand and fish for trout for the first time in their lives.    And year after year large numbers of anglers return to explore our many lakes and rivers to fish some more.

Yet apart from a few high profile rivers in the central North Island of New Zealand there is very little fishing pressure on our fisheries - simply because we have so many lakes and rivers for the angler to choose from. 

The weather around the Omarama area is generally fairly dry and warm. The area has a very low rainfall but the rivers have their origins in the mountains where prodigious rainfalls are common. This means that river levels are generally great for fishing and the weather rarely causes problems.

Whether you want to learn the basics of fly fishing for trout, or you simply need someone to show you some good water, early booking is essential. 

I am happy to answer questions about your trip within New Zealand and discuss accommodation, travel options, places to fish or simply the 'must see' locations.

So I invite you to have a look through this web site and hope I can be of service.