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Archive: January, 2018

John & Sarah Hodgkin of Wales Land 7 1/2 pound Brown Trout!

John Doug with 7.5 lb brown comp

John Hodgkin of Wales, on his first day out with Doug Corbett, Head Guide for River Haven Lodge, land this beautifully coloured seven and a half pound brown trout, after... Read more about 'John & Sarah Hodgkin of Wales Land 7 1/2 pound Brown Trout!'...

Posted 7 years ago by River Haven Guiding

We have a RAPPER FROM FINLAND staying at River Haven this week, Samuli Huhtala!

Finish Rap comp

Fly fishing brings all varieties of wonderful guests, we have a lovely young man from Finland, Samuli Huhtala, with his gorgeous partner, Emelie, staying with us this week! He has... Read more about 'We have a RAPPER FROM FINLAND staying at River Haven this week, Samuli Huhtala! '...

Posted 7 years ago by River Haven Guiding

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“Friendly professionalism and exceptional fishing”

Reviewed August 5, 2013

Fishing with Scott is always a joy, because from the moment you first meet him you are fishing with a friend, and because of his uncanny ability to find fish even in difficult conditions. Scott and his team are superb guides, and I learn so much being guided by these experts. Local knowledge is critical to fishing success, especially in New Zealand, and using the New Haven team maximises the fishing experience and gives opportunities to fish pristine water you would never discover otherwise. I have lodged and fished with Scotty for a number of years now, and it is one of the highlights of my fishing calendar because I know I am going to have a wonderful holiday and be challenged with great fishing. The accommodation at Haven Lodge is excellent and well set up for both fisherman and wives! Leya and Scotty are great hosts, and the food and wine is always very good. Very hard to go past this as a fishing destination in the South Island.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends

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