A collection of client photos and comments from previous trips.
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I would like to thank you for a fantastic experience without doubt of the best fishing i have done! I leaned a great deal over the two days and thanks for being patient and giving me some great tips, which has improved my fishing a great deal i now catch more and i am getting more from fishing since our trip. I've been fishing the river all over the UK. I've had some great days fishing with the knowledge I received form yourself. I fish in the chalk stream for trout a graying mostly, i had a great catch graying last weekend one of around 2.5 pound on the Wiltshire Avon. Thanks and when I'm in NZ again i will definitely give you a call and we will go out again. Steve Grimes, UK (Mar 2008)
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Thanks very much for such an awesome fishing trip, Alex and I both had a great day. Alex is now a fly fishing convert thanks to your friendly and relaxed instruction; I am eternally grateful as fishing holidays are now possible! Many thanks and kind regards, Richard Hakes, UK (Feb 2008) | |
"Thanks for organizing a great trip. The Whanganui was the perfect river for me, especially at a somewhat challenging time of year. The dinner you put together was very good, and it was nice visiting with you. I've fished with a lot of guides and I have to say that I really enjoyed my time with you. You gave good suggestions, were patient, and yet methodical about how to find the fish. Thus, I learned a lot. All in all, it was an excellent experience." Tim Krause, USA | |
Craig, Thank you so much for a wonderful day of Fishing. I loved being able to see a new stream in such a lovely place. You made my 1st fishing trip in N.Z. one that I shall never forget. Best of Luck. Amber Balog, USA | |
Craig! Great pictures, thanks my friend. Attached are a few of mine that you took, including of the lovely rainbow. I always new fly fishing was addictive, but New Zealand fly fishing... no one warned me. I wanted to thank you for a great time. It was an amazing trip,excellent fishing, food, and company. The scenery on the upper Whanganui was spectacular. thank you my friend, Mike Poor, Feb 2006
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Thanks for a great 3 days of fishing and thanks for all of the help you gave me over those days. It was a really great trip and I hope to come back one day and fish with you again. Jake Rice USA
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Thanks Craig for a fabulous trip. I'll dream of those 24" Brown trout from "Suicide alley", especially the one that swallowed the black wooly bugger right before my eyes. Your a good guide who really knows where the fish and beauty of New Zealand are." Norm Bolen - Canada | |
"Excellent two days fishing - fun fat rainbows and two big browns. Now spoilt for home - will have to persuade my wife to have a month holiday here." Geoff Donegan - Australia. | |
"The fishing trip with you on the Mangatutu river on the 23 January was a high point of our trip. You did a great job of guiding: picking me up in Te Awamutu, going to an excellent river, providing excellent gear, coaching me, and spotting trout. As you will remember, I was having trouble with the long leader and light line, being accustomed to heavier gear. You helped me very much with your tips and comments. I would recommend you as a guide to anyone." Bill Brogden - USA | |
"Hi Craig, I had a wonderful time. What a way to spend a 16 hr layover. Sure was better than sitting in the airport! Paul's a great guide. He did everything absolutely perfect, even put up with my ignorance quiet well. I had a great time. Saw just a bit of your beautiful country and learned a lot. Hopefully I can do it again soon. All the best.." Martin Kubeja. USA
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"Thanks for the wonderful trip when I was out there. It was a memorable experience." Greg Burden Jr. - USA
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"Excellent experience, Fish of a lifetime." Tim - USA
"Got my one day NZ big trout fix - thanks Craig for the great experience. "Dwight Pargee - USA
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"Thanks so much for two enjoyable and productive days... Despite the weather. The taste of NZ you offered Phyllis and I will no doubt bring us back. See you soon... I hope." Bill Farland - USA | |
"Thanks for the great time and many of your helpful hints...I hope to get back to NZ and I'll be certain to look you up again." Mike Mitzen - USA | |
"Thank you truly for the fantastic adventure. Your expert guidance helped me bring in the best fish I've ever caught and those crazy jumpers really put on a great show!" Richard James Dorn CDR USN - Japan |
"Many thanks for an enlightening day, great hospitality, excellent service and fabulous teaching skills." Helen MacCubbin, Australia
"I really enjoyed to fish in New Zealand. Thanks alot. I wanna come back again and fish with you." Kogi Hosogi. - Japan
"Hi Craig.... Just wanted to say thanks for setting up the trip. Paul was great to fish with. He really put in an effort to for Dave and I. Tell him hello for us. New Zeland is an amazing place. I want to come back! I will contact you then! Thanks again." Tim Simpson USA
"Craig, what a nice Mangatutu river, very nice fish, a real challenge. And thanx for your help with the big brownie. My record in a river for my first fishing trip in New Zealand." Benoit - France
"Thank you for the wonderful trip!! We really enjoyed the fly fishing." Jun and Yuka - Japan
"Thanks again. I had a great trip and look forward to doing it again some day." Chuck Long USA
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