saltwater fly fishing in New Zealand

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Bay of Plenty with its deep water and offshore reefs is the heart of New Zealand blue water fishing.

Surface schools of kahawai, tuna and mackerel are being chased by sharks and marlin over summer, and can all be targeted with a fly rod.
Schools of yellowtail kingfish are herding up the baitfish on the reefs, this give the angler a great visual experience while casting his flies.

The warm east Auckland current brings down tonnes of baitfish every summer, like sauries, flying fish, pilchards and anchovies, and as the bait arrives, the party starts. Other predators like orcas, dolphins and pilot whales are also chasing the bait and this all adds to the excitement while being on the water.

Blue marlin and striped marlin hunt the open water, and it is common to see tailing marlin around a school of kahawai or skipjack tuna. Huge black marlin can be found on the reefs, and can be an experience of a lifetime as some of our anglers would agree.
Sharks like hammerheads, makos and blue sharks are swimming deeper under the baitfish, but huge surface explosions reveal their presence.

All species encountered in the Bay of Plenty can be targeted with a fly rod as with conventional gear. By adjusting gear and technique we can quickly adapt from chasing kingfish, to chase down a marlin seen on the surface.
Places like White island, Mayor Island, Alderman Islands and Astrolabe reef all ring a bell with people fishing this area. We have access to all these places and will customize the day to suit our client’s needs.