Tony (Bones) Murphy

Tony (Bones) Murphy offers you a trout fishing trip of a life time. Based in Gisborne, the first city in the world to see the sun, Tony has access to many top brown and rainbow trout fishing rivers and streams in this beautiful location, including the Ruakituri River where Tony has a hut that can be hired.

This area of NZ may be isolated, but spend the extra $$ and have the ADVANTAGE of not seeing other anglers: plus less fishing pressure, meaning: no spooky trout, footprints lollypapers etc.

Tony specialises in helicopter, ATV and 4WD day trips or overnight camp outs.

Contact	Tony Murphy (also known as Bones)
Address	P.O Box 16 Motu Gisborne
Contact details	Phone: +64 6 8631295 Mobile: +64 027 234 2299 Email: murphysguide1@xtra.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Winter fishing	Even though the season for many rivers is now over, Tony can assist you to catch big trout in small water. Even after heavy rain he can guarantee good fishing and has special rates for the winter season.
Fishing waters	Tony Murphy fishes all the rivers and streams in the Gisborne area including the: Motu River (100% sight fishing) Ruakituri River with its large river-resident rainbow trout Waioeka River and tributaries Hangoroa River (100% sight fishing) Opato River
Accoommodation option	Tony has a cabin right on the Ruakaturi River that can be hired by anglers fishing independently. Accommodation can also be arranged in Gisborne at local motels, hotels, B&B or farm stays. Phone Tony for details.
Fishing options	Guided fishing options include: Helicopter, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and 4WD trips Day trips easily arranged out of Gisborne Campouts can include flying by helicopter or using ATV to remote locations Camp in tents by streams or bunk down in Department of Conservation (DOC) huts Half day trips where anglers can be taken and left on the river Extra guides can be arranged for larger parties

About your guide	Your guide is Tony Murphy who: Has 15 years experience as a fishing guide Is an associate member of the Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA) Is committed to making your fishing experience memorable Enjoys guiding all levels of angler from novice to expert Turkey, peacock, deer and pig hunting trips also available
What to bring	Rods: Modern graphite 4 – 7 weight. Also a spare rod. For wilderness trips, 3- or 4-piece travelling rods are recommended. Reels: Any good quality with capacity for at least 100 yards of backing Lines: Weight forward floating lines in dull colours Leaders: Knotless tapered clear leaders 8–12 ft, 3x-5x; 8lb–4lb Flies: Put plenty of lead into your nymphs which should be size 12–16. Bead heads (such as the Hare and Copper Gold Bead) are more than useful and your selection should include Pheasant Tail and Hare's Ear. Waders: Light weight chest waders with stocking feet in conjunction with soled wading boots are ideal. Clothing: Make sure that fishing shirts, hats and trousers are dull in colour.
Testimonials	"I have fished with Tony Murphy and his father Frank for over ten years. I truly love New Zealand and what i love most about the country is the people. They are the most genuine, caring and helpful people i have met. Tony Murphy is such a person. He is am exceptional fishing guide totally knowlegable about the rivers and what flies the trout should feed on. Whenever asked to recommend a fishing destination in New Zealand, I always recommend Murphys lodge. It is a truly local Kiwi experience. You will catch trout at Murphys." Angelo Defilippo Armonk, USA ............................................................................... I have fished in New Zealand many times over the last 20 years both guided and solo. Tony Murphy has regularly guided me and on all occasions we caught good fish. Whilst I, like many, would rather float a dry fly down a run as opposed to a nymph, a number of times Tony urged me to drop a heavy nymph (one of his) down a fast run and we had great results - large, hard fighting rainbow trout! I know Tony as a guide who knows how to fish and how to put you onto fish. He has a great understanding of the 'outdoors' and a good sense of humour ! Also if you want to take a day off from fishing and go hunting for peacock or turkey, then Tony can fix that too. I took two great peacocks one morning with Tony and then switched back to fishing in the afternoon! From a visiting fly fisherman's point of view, Tony is a 'no regrets' fishing guide! Charles Weller currently Johannesburg / RSA charles.weller@db.com ................................................................................
Indicative costs as at 1 July 2010	Pick and and drop off at Gisborne Airport: Complimentary and part of the package Guiding which includes lunch, 4 wheel drive abd ATV transport: $NZ500 for 1-2 anglers for a full day $NZ300 for 1-2 anglers for a half day $NZ100 per extra angler Campout which includes meals, drinks, sleeping equipment in huts or tents : $NZ200 per trip Helicopter prices on application Early season Green Beetle rates (Applicable 1 Oct - 15 Dec) : $NZ400 for 1-2 anglers for a full day $NZ250 for 1-2 anglers for a half day $NZ75 per extra angler Ruakituri River hut: $NZ120 per night (sleeps 3) and has the river 50 metres from your door.
On small rivers with cunning big trout you need all the help you can get....

Murphy's Hut on the Ruakituri River

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