Tour experience
The are 3 main river systems in Gisborne which wander and climb through some of the most inaccessible country in New Zealand. The area is geographically diverse and exciting with a wide variety of fishing to be experienced all year round. You will travel through relatively isolated native bush and hilly sheep country on roads which are narrow, winding and sometimes unsealed. Then you will need to hike though bush to get to most rivers unless you use a helicopter. The general rule is the more inaccessible the area, the larger the fish.
These challenging rivers provide superb nymph fishing and hold astonishing quantities of trout in excellent condition but you will need to take care when wading – slippery rocks and boulders are nestled amongst and alongside good runs and pools! Often the clear rivers have shifting shingle beds but stable pools and runs. The fish are frequently difficult to spot as there are some very deep runs and pools.
Some streams are too warm in summer to support trout – the ones which do offer good fishing, tend to be in more difficult areas to access and are not for the faint-hearted… but worth it if you are a dry fly angler looking for clear, well developed pools and runs! These streams have deep, stable holes but the population tends to vary from year to year.
The lakes have limited shoreline with patches of native bush and some grassy elevated banks which can make it difficult to approach fish without spooking them. These lakes contain mainly rainbow which are not easy to spot unless the water is low. Remember your sunglasses as the glare on the water is intense!
Gisborne waters are ideal for the relatively fit, agile anglers with bush-craft skills and who are enthusiastic hikers as well as into wet and wild adventures - keen anglers have swum down rivers, after fish in order to land them! There is a large area of fishable water with almost unlimited possibilities if you like rugged hiking.
What we serve:
If you book this trip, we offer you our special Gisborne Lunch Boxes – This Menu is for all Seasons. After the booking, we will send you a document where you can order your boxes.
All the breads are filled with as much local organic produce as possible.
Bread:
Bread roll – white or Bread roll – wholegrain or Croissant or Ciabatta or Tortilla Wrap or Gluten-free bread or Hand Cut Sliced Bread - Wholegrain or Hand Cut Sliced Bread - White
Filling:
- Smoked Chicken, Cranberry and Brie and Salad
- Honey Cured Local Ham, Cheese and Homemade Tomato Chutney and Spinach
- Smoked Beef, Horseradish Mayonnaise and Salad
- Free Range Egg and Organic Rocket
- Tuna and Red Onion with Salad
Lunch:
- Traditional Kiwi Bacon and Egg Pie with Caramelized Onion
- Beef and Guinness Pie
- Chicken and Vegetable Tartlet
- Quiche with bacon, Sweetcorn and Tomato - (Gluten Free)
- Vegetarian Filo Parcel with Pumpkin, Capsicum and Spinach
Dessert:
- Fresh Organic Piece of Local Fruit
- Dried Fruit and Nut Selection
- Local Waimata Cheese and Cracker Selection
Sweet Bites Selection:
- Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie
- Chinese Chew
- 2 x Homemade Cookies
- Carrot Cake
- Berry Friand – (Gluten Free)
- Apricot and Citrus Slice
Water - Bottle of Mineral Water
Still or Sparkling
Winter Extra – Hot soup served in a thermos – for the months - May, June, July, August, September only. Please choose one of the following
- Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Soup
- Pea and Ham Soup
- Beef Broth Soup
Configure your Tour options
BOOKING PROCESS
After booking you will be emailed a detailed check-list of
- pick-up times/location
- your equipment requirements (ie. vest/wader sizing)
- items you need to bring
- a lunch and beverage order form
Club Fish provides experienced local guides (the client - guide ratio ranges from 2:1 for seasoned anglers through to 4:1 for novices).
Availability: In stock.
$ 400.00
$ 400.00
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Wigram - Bristol Best Bitter Dozen$ 157.95
Founders - Generation Ale Dozen$ 155.70
Three Boys - IPA Dozen$ 154.15
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Three Boys - Porter Dozen$ 154.15
