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I booked Rob at short notice as I didn't know my plans, but nothing about Robs plans for the day or service appeared rushed or hasty. He advised on where to fish for the time of year and provided a chauffeur service to the venue. The kit that he provided even included waders for my non fishing wife and good quality rod line and waders for me. His patient tutelage, knowledge and water craft helped me learn a lot about river fishing and I was rewarded with 3 beautiful rainbows one of which gave me the best trout fight of my life. We had a good laugh too, so all in all a great day. Thanks Rob.
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Rick Spicer
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I booked Rob for a day of fishing with my son and we had a wonderful time. Rob is very knowledgable and clearly knows the local rivers very well. We caught several fish including a couple over 4 lbs and had a great day. I would fish with him again and highly recommend him for fishing in the Taupo and Turangi area. Thanks Rob!
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Austin Shih
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I booked a last minute day with Rob doing the backcountry option in the area. It was my first trip to New Zealand and knew I needed a guide to learn how to fish the waters. Rob knows the area incredibly well and even suggested this location over others due to timing and weather, on the fly. He also knew all the likely spots on the river and gave me very useful tips on reading the water - we caught fish AND I got the equivalent of a whole casting/mending lesson throughout the day. Rob went the extra mile - when choosing our spot he even took into account where we were camping, where we were going next, and where my partner could hike during the day. He suggested other things to do in the area after our day and gave me great spots to fish the next day which got me on my first NZ trout on my own! I would highly recommend booking a trip with Rob.
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howard waterfall
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Best days fishing for many years. Rob is a perfectionist and is extremely knowledgeable. Certainly the best guide in the Turangi area.
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Thomas Zimmerli
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I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go on a backcountry fishing trip with Rob, and I can confidently say it was one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I’ve ever had. Rob was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about fishing.
I would highly recommend this guide. If you’re looking for an authentic backcountry fishing experience with someone who truly knows their craft and cares about your experience, this is the person to go with.
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Ian Dawson
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I booked Rob for 2 days at the start of a week of trout fishing in the Tongariro and Turangi area. It was my first time fishing in NZ. He was great - absolutely knows his stuff and transferred a huge amount of knowledge about reading the water and effective nymphing techniques for these waters over the two days. I was able then to practice what he had taught and fish successfully on my own for the rest of the week! He is also a really nice, decent and helpful guide and worked very hard to make the guided days a real success for me. Can highly recommend. Ian D (January 2025)
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Frisulli Aus
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What a guide!! We booked a one-day backcountry fly fishing experience with Rob, and it was honestly the highlight of our trip to NZ. We weren't so fortunate with the weather on our holiday; there was a heavy rainfall and storm warnings at the start of our week, which meant a lot of the river levels were incredibly high, full of debris and not really fishable, but because of Rob's knowledge of the area, and of the fishery in general, he found a solution! We had one of the most memorable days fishing we've ever had. The conversation was lively and informative, laughs were abundant and the fish were biting! Rob worked with both my husband and I, taught us new techniques to practice and use (one of which was how I landed my 5lb rainbow), and explained how we could improve existing techniques. It was a pleasure to spend 10 hours with Rob and the passion he has for fishing and New Zealand. When we return, we'll be booking a multi-day journey with him! Highly recommend. Thank you for the memories Rob!!! Amy & Dom
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Charles Napier
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Rob was a great guide - found some great fish for us to catch!