Manawatu Fly Fishing

Andrew Watt will take you to the best fishing locations in the lower North Island, an area rich in a variety of fly fishing water. You'll experience peace and quiet amid attractive scenery and it's unlikely you'll encounter other anglers during a days fishing.

Andrew shares with you his extensive experience and local knowledge, to make your New Zealand fly fishing trip a memorable and exciting experience.

Manawatu Fly Fishing
228 Pohangina Road
Ashhurst

Phone: +64 6 326 9104
Mobile: 021 0263 5210

Email: wattfish@ihug.co.nz

Web: www.northislandnzflyfishing.co.nz

Among the renowned fly fishing rivers Andrew fishes are the:

• Tukituki River
  A river full of hard fighting rainbows and the occasional trophy brown.
• Manawatu River
  With its high population of brown trout and rainbow trout.
• Mangatainoka River
  Famous for the free rising fish.
• Makuri River
  A fly fishing dream, so good that Hardys named a fly rod after it

Fishing options include:

• Traditional on foot guiding where you experience the thrill of stalking and sight fishing in crystal clear water
• Instructional guiding for the inexperienced angler looking to improve their catch rate
• Drift raft fishing - a leisurely way of fishing, for those that prefer not to walk too far
• Wilderness fishing, walking in to remote fishing in mountainous areas with surrounds of native bush and rugged ranges

• Expert guiding based on extensive local knowledge
• Individual tuition as required
• Quality equipment and flies (except for clothing and Polaroid glasses)
• Fishing licence
• Lunch and refreshments on full day trips
• Comfortable transport to and from your accommodation in or around Palmerston North
• Accommodation can be arranged for you

Andrew Watt also teaches fly fishing at the Queen Elizabeth College night school. The course runs for six evenings and includes two field trips. Bookings are essential.

The subjects covered are:
- Equipment needed to get started
- Knots
- Casting theory
- Casting practical
- Selecting flies
- The trout

You guide, Andrew Watt:

• Has over twenty five years experience fishing the streams and rivers of the Wellington and Hawkes Bay regions where he has lived all his life.
• Offers unique insight and understanding of the fly fishing opportunities in the Lower North Island of New Zealand.
• Has extensive knowledge about trout habits and moods, methods and techniques for catching them, and of the great fly fishing that the lower North Island of New Zealand has to offer.
• Has intimate specialist local knowledge of the local waters, both on the well known rivers and also on the many lesser known fisheries hidden away in the area.
• Is able to offer you an experience that caters to your specific requirements
• Can also show you a glimpse of wonderful kiwi lifestyle in this rural area

Full day traditional and instructional guiding

Includes all equipment and flies, transportation, and lunch.

NZ $475.00

Half day (4hrs) traditional and instructional guiding

Includes all equipment, transportation.

NZ $300

Raft fishing and helicopter fly outs

Prices on request