One Cast Fly Fishing Adventures / Puketitiri Lodge

Guides Marlene and Craig

In Hawke's Bay, New Zealand you couldn't meet a more dedicated fly fishing couple than Marlene and Craig, a couple who team up to provide quality fly fishing experiences. It's not unusual for two anglers to have a guide each at no additional cost. While husband's fish with Guide Craig the wives get just as much fly fishing attention from Guide Marlene. There are fly fishing packages that cater for all levels from novice to advanced anglers as well as a number of Hawkes Bay tour options for non anglers.

Name	One Cast Fly Fishing Adventures
Contact	Marlene and Craig Skeet
Address	Puketitiri Lodge 4948 Puketitiri Road Puketitiri Napier
Contact details	Phone: +64 6 839 8899 Mobile: 027 505 4628 Email: marlene@onecastadventures.co.nz Web: www.onecastadventures.co.nz
Fishing waters	Mohaka River Tukituki River Ngaruroro River Tutaekuri River
Location	Puketitiri Lodge is marked on the upper Tutaekuri River map. For directions to the Puketitiri Lodge, please see the One Cast Adventures website.
Fishing options	Fishing options include: Basic and advanced fly fishing tuition Sighted nymph and dry fly fishing Overnight camp-outs Helicopter fishing Quality all-inclusive fly fishing packges Visit the OneCast website for more detailed fly fishing packages that cater for all levels of advanced and novice angling and the Hawkes Bay tour options for non anglers.
About your guides	Marlene began One Cast Fly fishing Adventures ten years ago and has been guiding professionally with Craig's support since. Their guiding adventures and participation in TV and DVD fly fishing films with famous clients have gained them national and international exposure. At home in Hawke's Bay, Marlene and Craig are a very down-to-earth couple. Marlene Skeet Guided the Scottish Commonwealth Fly Fishing Team prior to the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Competition held in Hawke's Bay in April 2008 at which Scotland won all the fly fishing events and retained the trophy. Guided Rebecca Gibney and Jane hall in their film series Wine Me, Dine Me Introduced Hawkes Bay lure fishing to Japan's famous lure fisherman "King Jim Murata". Jim travels the world filming and Marlene was asked to be part of his world fly-fishing film Guided Pio Turei and participating in the film series Pio and Tangaroa Participated in Australia's food series program Surfing the Menu Has taught fly fishing and river safety in schools and introduced educational fly-fishing courses with NZQA qualifications for high school students Craig Skeet Spent 20 years service with the New Zealand police as a search rescue member and instructor in Hawke's Bay Many years of outdoor experience and knowledge Skilled in bushcraft, fishing, hunting, and search and rescue in remote high-country catchments
Accommodation	Puketitiri Homestay Lodging Marlene and Craig host their clients in their home which is modern with a very warm New Zealand country feel, and is set on 5 acres of peaceful rural surroundings. Visitors appreciate the feeling of being treated as friends and not clients. Home cooked meals are provided and guests delight in tasting the flavours of Hawkes Bay wine and food. Other accommodation Puketitiri Lodge and other local cottage facilities are available for independent travellers looking for self-contained accommodation. Please enquire.
Gift vouchers	One Cast Adventures can provide custom-made fly fishing gift vouchers to suit any occasion.
Client feedback	"I had a tremendous time the accommodations were outstanding, and the fishing experience was indescribable. To make it short I caught a lot of big fish and had a wonderful time. I plan to return in the next couple of years for a rerun." Mike Chimenti Wyoming USA ---------------------------- So if you want to enjoy the experience of getting into the beautiful trout back-country of NZ with some really authentic, trout savvy and lovely Kiwis, then the "one cast" Skeet family have got it all covered... Ian Smith, NSW. Australia, Jan 2009 ---------------------------- "I would really like to thank you, Craig, and Sean for welcoming me into your home and making me feel so ‘at home’. The warmth of your company were very much appreciated as was your hospitality and cooking. As for the fishing I have memories that will last forever. I learned so much from both you and Craig on fly fishing technique and reading the water... I plan to be back and do it all again. Rob Staples of Australia ---------------------------- "We are extremely grateful to you and Craig for all the guidance and direction you set us at the beginning of our New Zealand adventure which culminated in the success we had in the Commonwealth Championship. Your expert advice and tuition undoubtedly contributed to our success as we all used what we had learnt from you in our approach and understanding of catching the trout of the Tuki Tuki." Ian Jones, Captain of the Scottish Fly Fishing Team ---------------------------- "I would have no hesitation in recommending Marlene to anyone for her knowledge, professionalism and her genuine friendly nature which is encouraging and unfussed at all times." Alun Bartsch Producer/Writer Mago Films ---------------------------- "The story of Maori culture attracted our interest, And we are sure that all of your advice with fishing certainly raised Our skill. We must challenge to fish at Napier again!!! " Ito and Iwami Japan ---------------------------- Read more Visit www.onecastadventures.co.nz to read more of what clients say about Marlene and Craig's services.
Other activities in the area	Local native bush reserve walks just 4km from the lodge Local helicopter service: scenic flights, hunting, tramping (5 minutes from lodge) Local golf: a rural golf course that costs literally nothing to play on. Golf clubs not provided (2 minutes from lodge) Hike or camp in the Kaweka Forest Park
Indicative costs as at 1 Jan 2009	Daily guiding rate: NZ$600 for 1 or 2 anglers. Fishing licences are available from your guide Please visit www.onecastadventures.co.nz for a full list of guiding packages and rates.
Bookings	Packages are subject to availability and a deposit is required to secure your booking.

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