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John Farrell

NZPFGA member John Farrell is based in Dannevirke, on the banks of the Manawatu River. He guides on all the Hawke's Bay rivers and wilderness high country streams and specialises in dry fly and nymph for rainbow and brown trout.

All equipment from rods to waders is provided on John's guided tours. Transport, lunch and tuition are included and airport pick ups and accommodation can be arranged.

Name John Farrell
Address

Cowper Rd

Dannevirke

Contact details

Ph +64 6 374 8106

Email: jafarrell@xtra.co.nz

Web: TBA

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Fishing waters

Some of the waters fished by John include the:

Tukituki River

Mohaka River

Waipawa River

Manawatu River

Fishing options

Fishing options include:

  • Full and half days
  • Tuition for beginners
  • Backcountry helifishing and backcountry overnight stays can be arranged
  • Combine fishing and golf on some of Hawke's Bay's best golf courses and rivers
  • Play golf during the day and and catch the prolific evening rise on the Tukituki River
About your guide
  • Forty years flyfishing Hawke's Bay rivers
  • Member of the winning team in the One Fly Contest held in Nelson in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003
  • Contributing writer to Fish & Game magazine
  • Member of the 1986 New Zealand Commonwealth Games team in Edinburgh, Scotland. and bronze medallist in the Teams Skeet Shooting
  • Member of the 1988 New Zealand Olympic team in Seoul, South Korea (skeet shooting)
  • Avid single figure golfer, mainly during the winter months
  • Part owner of fishing and shooting retail store Dave Hern, Fishing & Shooting Outfitters in Waipukurau
Indicative costs
as at 1 Nov 2008

Prior booking is required. Costs vary depending on the type of fishing. Please email or phone John to discuss your requirements.

 

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