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New Zealand Fly Fishing: A Trout Fishing Mecca
By Angus MacLeod

New Zealand fly fishing can be simply amazing and is considered by some to be a trout fishing Mecca that also has spectacular landscapes as well as best fishing for wild brown trout. New Zealand fly fishing will enable one to improve existing skills as well as learn new skills. The waters are clear and with less fish per mile of water and fish that are larger in size as well as a bit more wary it makes fly fishing a much more challenging task.

Different Patterns Than Those Used In The US

New Zealand fly fishing patterns are a quite different to those available in the US. To get the best out of New Zealand fly fishing, one need to make accurate selection such as matching the hatch and, some people spend more time on tying and collecting, rather than going out with the fly rod. In addition, there are many different types of flies available with many having local names, tying variations as well as being derivatives that may be known to anglers by appearance, if not by name.

One should get a fly fishing license for New Zealand fly fishing and, a full season license could cost approximately NZ$85. A license that is purchased anywhere in New Zealand would be valid throughout the country and, licenses come along with a booklet that outlines national as well as regional regulations, seasons, bag limits and permissible methods plus much more. The season generally begins on 1st October every year, and ends up at the end of April, which is the time when a majority of spawning rivers, streams as well as lakes is closed.

When bringing flies to New Zealand it is necessary to declare them and one should make sure that tying materials are declared on entry to the country. The climate is not the worst and makes New Zealand fly fishing a pleasing experience given that it has a temperate rain forest climate though; rain might ruin the mood a bit. New Zealand fly fishing means fewer but bigger fish that makes it necessary to have a good casting technique. One need to get the distance, accuracy, presentation, and speed as well as efficiency right, especially as fly fishing from a drift boat will be a new experience for most fly fishers that are visiting New Zealand.

For a novice or intermediate fly fisher, New Zealand fly fishing would necessitate that they attend a casting clinic to help maximize fly fishing opportunities. All things being equal, it is the best casters that will catch the most fish and New Zealand fly fishing is no exception.

Fly Fishing Facts, Tips & Tactics
Times change. Today the fishing rod is commonly made of glass fibre and carbon with a split cane being considered the best but most expensive option. However, before the use of these materials the split cane rod was available very cheaply.

Author Details:
Angus MacLeod, copywriter for various websites with his main interests being golf and fishing, especially when in fishing in Scotland.

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