saltwater fly fishing in New Zealand

AUGUST 2008
Launch of our new Saltflyer website.

Thanks to all who contributed:
   Ian Smith (the doctor)
   Nick Foster (duck killer)
   Ted Conning (fly tying innovator)
   Simon Chu (good looks)
   Milan Radonich (The Constant Gardener)
   Mark and Cam (jiggy-jiggy-jig)
   Kevin James (Jaapie)
   Matt McHugh (flyodyssey)
   Craig Worthington (the pro snapper stalker)
   Carl and Jeanie (onthefly)

The fishing this winter has been fantastic. The weather has been terrible though.
During April and May, the weather was excellent but as usual June, July and August was nothing but rain and lots of strong westerly winds.
Whenever a little weather window appeared we have fished hard though, and some amazing fish has been caught.

The Far North is the place to be from April to October. Lots of big snapper and huge trevally are right up in the shallows which has given us some great sight fishing opportunities. Kingfish are few but big, and are in amazing condition.

Even though we have fished this area for many years, I still find new spots every time, and the amount of quality fish always amazes me. The Far North is still unknown in the big world of fly fishing, but everyone that I have taken there, rate this as their No1 place to fish world wide. For those of you not yet familiar with what it offers, you are missing out!

Next to come is our big run of good sized winter albacore. From mid September through October we are chasing these torpedo shaped speedsters that will test any cork drag to the limit.
It is our goal to beat last years 19kg Saltflyer record, and I have some serious blue water fly fishermen on standby ready to go, when the albies turn up. If anyone is keen on testing out their gear and skills, check your backing and give us a call.

Last we would like to thank our clients for lots of great hours on the water. we are looking forward to see you again.

Nik and Anne-Marie Mathiesen