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Wild Trout Adventures

Wild Trout Adventures provides opportunities to experience fresh water fly-fishing at its best, with a promise of a rewarding day on central Hawke's Bay rivers and streams.

Fly-fishing with guides Gary Harlen and Gary Kemsley means action and plenty of it, or a leisurely genteel day's fishing if you prefer.  They offer memorable fresh water fly-fishing oportunities for the anyone from the novice to the seasoned fisher.

Name Wild Trout Adventures
Contact Gary and Janice Harlen
Address

1014 Plunket St

Hastings

Contact details

Ph +64 06 878 8804
Mobile +64 027 657 1614

Email: info@wildtroutadventures.co.nz

Web: www.wildtroutadventures.co.nz

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

Fishing waters

Wild Trout Adventures can take you to pools abundant with trout all in less than an hour's drive from Napier and Hastings. Some of the rivers and bac-country streams fished include the:

Tukituki River

Mohaka River

Waipawa River

Waipunga River

Fishing options

Fishing options include:

  • One day trips
    Fish the world famous Tukituki River, the wilder Mohaka River or one of our other local rivers or tributaries. Maybe make it a day out for the girls, the boys, or the family.
  • Helicopter trips
    Guided fly fishing trips into remote river regions
  • Rafting
    Guided trout fishing trips by raft
  • Multiday adventure packages
    Customised to suit your requirements and experience with the number of days and nights flexible. Catch the evening rise after a productive days fishing; savour a hearty dinner provided and cooked by your guide; and stay in comfortable, relaxing accommodation, close to the rivers.

What's included

All guided trips include

  • Transfers from and to your local accomodation
  • Picnic lunches
  • All meals on multi-day adventures
  • Fishing equipment provided if required (if you plan to bring your own gear, contact Gary for recommendations)
  • All flies provided. Your guide has a range of flies suited for local conditions.
  • Your guide escorts you throughout your trip
About your guides

Gary Harlen

  • Specialises in dry fly-fishing, the pinnacle of trout fishing
  • Over 30 years knowledge and experience flyfishing on Hawkes Bay's rivers
  • Has a passion for fishing the world famous Tukituki River, where the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Competition was held in 2008, and known as the Tukituki River guru by some of his repeat clients
  • Has acquired an extensive knowledge of trout behaviour, habitat and fly-fishing techniques; knowledge that invariably leads to a catch, making him an exceptional wild trout fly-fishing guide
  • Aims to enable every serious fisher to master dry fly fishing

Gary Kemsley

  • Has guided international clients for over 30 years.
  • Three time winner of New Zealand One Fly event in Nelson
  • Winner of the New Zealand Multi Fly contest at Aniwhenua
  • Captain of the winning team in the Oceania Fly Fishing Contest held in New Zealand
  • Second place in the World Salmon Fishing Championships at Port Hardy in Canada
  • Member of the New Zealand Fly Fishing Team at the 17th World Fly Fishing Champs in the USA
  • Guides on many Hawke's Bay rivers, lakes and stream which he considers some of the best trout fishing available worldwide
  • Based at Taupo
  • Holds World Salt Water Fly Fishing records
  • Contributes to New Zealand Fishing News and has written six books
Client feedback

"It has taken well over ten guided trips to New Zealand to find the best Flyfishing Guide. Just minutes to the river each day! Gary is a great guide, companion and cook, master fish spotter and takes more time to advise on better skills, different techniques and local conditions. I came away with improved skills, more knowledge, my best fish, more confidence and a very strong desire to come back."

Ewan

"Thanks for the coaching. Your technique worked well on our spawned-out Steal Head here in Ontario..Thanks for your knowledge, guidance, expertise, ...and the laughs."

Chris, Pfohl-Silver Individual Commonwealth Fly Fishing medalist 2008

"I have fished with many guides throughout the world and have found Gary to be one of the best. His techniques of spotting and stalking Hawkes Bay large wild Brown and Rainbow Trout are something amazing. Gary's expertise and wealth of local knowledge guarantee you a most memorable day of fishing. Fly fishing with Gary is an unforgettable experience."

Ted Peterson, Maine, USA

"Thanks for helping Linda catch her first fish on a fly .She had, since your tutoring, hooked up to some very respectable Brown Trout in the South Island and is working on plans for our next trip. I believe we have created a fisher woman. Much appreciated."

Gordon Stanley, San Diego

"In my many years of fishing, I have yet to meet a guide with fish spotting ability like Gary. His nymphing techniques are a revelation...
He is the consummate professional in everything he does... and he is a great cook!"

Bob Higgins, skipper/owner of MV Reremoana, Lake Tarawera

Indicative costs
as at 1 Feb 2009

Daily guiding rate

NZ$550 GST inclusive

- Includes transfers from/to your local accomodation

- Includes picnic lunch, all flies, and equipment if required

- Excludes fishing licence(s)

Maximum of two people per guide.

Multi-day adventure packages

From NZ$1,000 per day GST inclusive.

- Includes transport, accomodation, meals, flies and guiding

- Excludes fishing licence(s)

Maximum of two people per guide.

 

Gary Harlen

Gary Kemsley

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