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I will supply all the fishing equipment that you will need, however
you are most welcome to use your own should you prefer. It is a good
idea to discuss this with me first to ensure that your gear is suitable
for local conditions.
Fishing Rods
Throughout summer on back country streams we tend to use 5 – 7
weight rods and during winter on the big rivers we move up to 7 – 9
weight rods.
Flies
Some flies that I like to use in differing conditions and seasons.
| Season |
Type |
Size |
Examples |
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| Summer | Dry Flies | 8 – 16 | • Caddis
• Cicada
• Royal Wulff |
| Nymphs | 10 – 16 | • Any bead-heads are fine
• Hare and copper
• Pheasant tail
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| Smelt flies | 4 – 10 | • Parsons Glory
• Grey Ghost |
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| Winter | Nymphs | 10 – 16 | • Same as summer (above)
• Glo-bug |
| Wet Flies | 2 – 8 | • Red Setter (my old favourite)
• Woolly Bugger
• Rabbit
• Booby
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Waders
During the warm summer months the choice is yours between breathable
light weight waders and wading wet (I prefer to wade wet). It’s
a different story during the winter though – give me those
warm neoprene jobs any day!
Clothing
Please take note of the Required (Req.), Recommended (Recom.) and Optional (Opt.) items below.
| Item | Req. | Recom. |
Opt. |
Comments |
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| Polaroid sunglasses | | Yes | | Essential for sight fishing, but any sort of sunglasses are a good idea for as general eye protection. |
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| Brimmed hat | | Yes | | Caps are fine but a brim offers better protection from the harsh southern hemisphere UV. |
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| Sunscreen | Yes | | | A must in the NZ sun! |
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| Insect repellant | | Yes | | Pesky sand flies can be a nuisance. |
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| Natural coloured clothing | | | | If you can see them, then they can see you – no point in making it any easier for them than necessary!! |
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| Waterproof jacket | | Yes | | Warm and dry is good! |
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| Waders | | | Yes | You are welcome to bring your own. |
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| Thermal gear | | | Yes | Can be a good idea in winter or back country. |
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