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  • Spring Trout Fishing in New Zealand

    It’s common knowledge among traveling anglers that January and February are the most popular time to visit New Zealand.  Mostly to escape the winter in the Northern Hemisphere.  Judy Hall is our expert on New Zealand and she loves traveling to New Zealand in “the spring”. 

    Personally, I love New Zealand in the late spring, which in the Southern Hemisphere is mid- November and early-December.  Here are the top five reasons I love to visit New Zealand in the spring. 

    1. The fishing for both Brown and Rainbow Trout can be outstanding.  The trout are hungry and unpressured and more than willing to take a well presented fly.
    2. The weather is mild, average temperatures are in the 70’s, making stalking trout along New Zealand’s clear rivers very comfortable.
    3. Sight nymphing with Stoneflies and the beginning of New Zealand mayfly hatches.
    4. It’s not out of your price range!  Spring fishing rates and great airfares in Air New Zealand’s new luxurious cabins (http://insidestory.airnztravelagent.com//) make a fishing trip to New Zealand an affordable option.
    5. The culture: Trips to New Zealand are about more than just trout fishing.  Late spring offers the highest density of non-fishing activities and events around the cities that really showcase New Zealand. 

    Getting excited?  You should call (800-628-1447) or email (Judy@angleradventures.com) Judy Hall to discuss the possibility of your trip to New Zealand.

     

    Spring Brown Trout Fishing in New Zealand
    One of Judy's many Spring time New Zealand Brown Trout

     

  • New Zealand: Gin Clean Water and Big Trout Fishing

    New Zealand: Gin Clean Water and Big Trout Fishing

    PORONUI LUXURY SPORTING LODGE, Taharua Valley
    Located on the North Island, consists of 16,000 acres, and 25 miles of “Gin” clear private water on the Tahaura and Mohaka Rivers.
    Wilderness location with high-end luxury
    Private water access bordering Maori land, unique in New Zealand
    Fabulous Wine Weeks, Experienced professional guides,
    Helicopter fly outs to some of the most spectacular remote rivers in the world
    Special discounted Spring Pricing until December 31, 2012
     

    FJORDLAND LODGE, Te Anau
    Located near Fjordland National Park on the South Island, “Their Fishing Playground” for large Brown and Rainbow Trout
    Robynne and Ron Peacock Fabulous Hosts
    Fishing over 40 uncrowded rivers and streams, Back Country fly fishing on Farmland
    Helicopter fly outs to Milford Sound

    RIVERVIEW LODGE, Hanmer Springs
    Hosts John and Robin Gemmell
    “Kiwi” Born and Bred this couple has a terrific location and a great lodge,
    Repeat clients, so book early.
    Great stopover between Nelson and Christchurch.
    The heart of trophy brown trout territory
    Excellent guides, spring creeks and freestone rivers.
    Bird and Game Hunting in the Winter months

    OWEN RIVER LODGE, Murchison
    Beautifully situated on the Owen River
    Mild Climate among mountains and streams
    5 star accommodations, professional service and staff
    Access to 30 rivers and streams, most within 1 hours drive
    Appealing to both Novice and Experienced Anglers
    16 acres of Gardens and Farmland
    Sightcasting to 10lb Brown Trout

    CUSTOM ITINERARY PLANNING
    Judy Hall, our New Zealand Expert, has been arranging custom New Zealand itineraries for 34 years, catering to fisherman, couples, non-fishing partners and families. In addition to the fishing lodges we represent, the following are some of Judy’s favorite properties and destinations:

    Tongariro Lodge; “The Farm” at Cape Kidnappers; Blanket Bay Lodge, Glenorchy; Matakauri Lodge; Elkhardt’s Private Hotel, Queenstown; Milford Sound; Kauri Cliffs, Bay of Islands; Cormandel Peninsula; Whale Watching, “Giant Sperm Whales”; Farm Stays, Bed and Breakfasts; Timara Lodge, Blenheim “Fantastic Wineries”; Stewart Island, World Class Birdwatching. For more information click here.

    New Zealand’s trout fishing season is October – April. Now’s the time to reserve the best dates. Call Judy today 1-800-628-1447 (860-434-9624). Our services are free.

  • Awesome Spring Trout Fishing in New Zealand in 2012: The best fishing, best lodges, and best experience

    Awesome Spring Trout Fishing in New Zealand in 2012: The best fishing, best lodges, and best experience

    Angler Adventures has put together some special Spring Fishing packages with our favorite lodges: Poronui Luxury Sporting Lodge & Owen River Lodge. If you want to experience how good the Spring Trout Fishing can be in New Zealand, these are the deals for you.

    Poronui Luxury Sporting Lodge
    October 7 – 13, 2012
    November 16 – 22, 2012
    December 9 – 15, 2012

    The Angler Adventures Special Rate for a 6-night / 5-day package at Poronui is NZD $5,200 (approximately $4,188 US) per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared guide. Estimated savings of $700 US.

    This special rate includes:6 nights double occupancy in luxury accommodations, 5 day fishing with one guide for each 2 anglers, Use of lodge fishing equipment from waders to flies at no charge, one day of helicopter fly-out fishing on a remote river, you pick the day, all Meals at the lodge: Country Breakfasts, Stream side lunches, and gourmet dinners, Pre-dinner drinks, house wine and beer throughout your stay, same day personal laundry service, Transfer to/from the Taupo Airport.

    Owen River Lodge 
    October 1 – November 30, 2012

    The Angler Adventures Special Rate for a 6-night / 5-day package at Owen River is NZD $4,400 (approximately $3,545 US) per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared guide. Estimated savings of $750 US.

    Felix Borenstein, the owner of Owen River Lodge, describes the Spring fishing by saying: “The local Kiwi’s and Australians love fishing on the South Island in October November December, Just ask Phil Weigall who comes back year after year, Flyfishing author and editor of Fly Fisher Magazine, (from Australia), fished hard for 3 days, sun, rain, wind, landing 33 browns in 3 days fishing 2 local streams and one wilderness river near by.”

    Let us assist you with your airfares to New Zealand – Judy can save you money there too. For more information on two for one airfare specials, click here.
    Call us, email us, fax us, or send a message on Facebook and book the best Spring Fishing.

  • Fly Fishing New Zealand with Poronui Manager Eve Reilly

    Fly Fishing New Zealand with Poronui Manager Eve Reilly

    The Compleat Angler and Angler Adventures present “An Evening with Eve Reilly”. Eve celebrates managing the legendary Poronui Sporting Lodge for 20 years. Poronui, remotely located in the central part of the North Island of New Zealand, was recently voted by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 fly fishing destinations in the world, with a team of professional guides and convenient access to many of New Zealand’s best quality fishing waters.

    Join Eve Reilly and Judy Hall for a spectacular visual presentation and to hear Eve’s masterful stories of the wily brown and rainbow trout fishing in the North Island (the ones that got away and the ones that didn’t). Judy and Eve are both keen fly fishers and outdoor enthusiasts. Please join us Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Compleat Angler’s new location, 541 Post Road, Darien, CT, 7:00 PM.

    We will have some nice door prizes, as well as offering anyone at the presentation who books a minimum 6-night/5-day fishing package at Poronui Sporting Lodge from October 1 – December 31, 2013 a substantial discount only available through Angler Adventures.

    Come see and hear what it’s like to trout fish this magical country. Click here for more information on Poronui.

    Call or email The Compleat Angler or Angler Adventures to reserve a spot, seating is limited.

    Angler Adventures: 800-628-1447 (860-434-9624); Judy@angleradventures.com

    The Compleat Angler: 203-655-9400; compleatangler@optonline.net

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