Equipment
Gear Required for trout fly fishing at River Haven Lodge:
- Tungsten studded, rubber soled, wading boots
- Fly fishing waders
- Waterproof fishing rain jacket
- Polarized sun glasses
- 4-6 Weight fly fishing rods
- Dark coloured fly fishing line (as brown trout spook easily!)
- Wide brimmed fishing hat
- Thermal leggings and shorts for wet wading
- Gravel guards/booties
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
Flies, transportation to the river(s), and picnic lunch are all supplied by the Fly Fishing Guide & River Haven!
River Haven Lodge can supply all gear, if required, at no additional cost!
“Guides Critical To NZ Fly Fishing Success”
We have fished all over both islands in New Zealand for over a dozen years and have sent numbers of clients to experience the thrill of stalking trophy trout in their crystalline streams. No where in New Zealand can finer, more patient and experienced, expert guides be found than Scotty Murray and his associates at River Haven. In New Zealand, fishing success is driven more by your guide than any fishery in the world. The “right” guide uses his local knowledge and access to get you on the “right” stretch of water at the best possible time, regardless of conditions. Scotty and his group definitely have the “right” stuff.
The accommodations and ambiance of River Haven’s cabins provide a comfortable and welcoming foundation for a wonderful New Zealand fly fishing experience. The dining is superb. The overall experience provided at River Haven by Leya and Scotty Murray is as good as it gets in New Zealand!
Don Muelrath, Fly Fishing Adventures, California, USA
