Welcome!

I'm Bill Rodgers, a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association.

Do you want to experience New Zealand's finest 'match the hatch' fly fishing for wild brown trout? Then let me take you to select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts and trout bums.

Many visiting anglers leave the Mataura frustrated. But, I'll show you how to use tiny flies, long leaders and light tippets on the choosiest of trout. I'll also help you solve the 'match the hatch' riddle. Are they on floating nymphs or duns? So they're feeding on emergers, but are they mayflies or midges? When does the caddis come off? Do I need a down stream presentation? I'll provide the answers and tuition that will hone your fly fishing skills.

And if you want some variety, the Mataura is within easy reach of waters that offer other styles of fly fishing. So contact me when you're ready for free rising rainbows, freestone river browns or do you want to 'throw' large cicada patterns in the height of summer? Plenty of water, plenty of options, plenty of large, wild hard fighting brown and rainbow trout.

Allow me to guide you on a unique and rewarding fly fishing experience where you will appreciate the splendour, serenity and the uncluttered space of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. You will enjoy an incomparable experience in the art, the sport, the peace and the pleasure that is fly fishing.

I will plan and organize everything, including accommodation so you can relax and enjoy your South Island fly fishing experience of a lifetime.
 

Bill Rodgers - South Island Fly Fishing Guide