Tour experience
From the city to your fishing location you will see glittering rivers and streams wind among the award-winning vineyards and horticultural fields. You will next drive through rolling hill country with sheep farms before moving into back-country wilderness where trophy trout are in residence or out to the lakes with their pleasant native flora surroundings.
In the Hawkes Bay there are two main types of river. The first are those that are generally wide, shallow, unstable, shingly and have crystal-clear rock pools which are suitable for the angler less interested in hiking. These river with apparently endless kilometers of fishable water between runs, have plenty of beautiful cold clear spring- waters entering them. Be watchful when wading as the stones can be slippery. The overhanging willow-lined sections of the rivers, which provide food for the fish and shelter from the sun, are also a challenge when casting! Many of these rivers run through open valleys and sheep country so you will hear the sounds of cicadas, and grasshoppers in summer along many parts of the rivers as well as the occasional bleating of lambs and sheep.
The second general river type is in the south of this region. Here the rivers have a rocky, stable bed with a pumice stone base and large boulders are common. They flow through deep gorges cut through the soft white limestone rock and have many deep holes and fast runs so cross at carefully selected areas. These rivers are bordered by dense manuka and beech trees. They are fed by small, clear-watered stoney streams with grassy banks meandering across open farmlands as well as by streams flowing from the scrub, and exotic bush.
Trout in the many wilderness rivers (excluding tiger) are not sophisticated and the clear water allows great visibility so fish are easy to spot and stalk. The fishing in this region is pleasant but patchy with Fish and Game Dive Research Surveys (2007) recording up to 200 fish per kilometer in some sections which is the densest trout population in New Zealand.
What we serve:
If you book this trip, we offer you our special Napier Menu which is for all Seasons. After the booking, we will send you a document where you can order your boxes
Filled Sandwich (all breads are made at a local Hawkes Bay Bakery)
All are filled with a tasty, locally grown salad mix
Bread:
Bread roll – sour dough or Bread roll – 5 grain or Sandwich – sour dough white bread or Sandwich – 5 grain or Wrap or Pita bread – 2x or Gluten-free bread
Filling:
- Roast beef
- Smoked chicken
- Baked shaved ham
- Mild Salami
- Seed and Salad mix (vegetarian)
Cheese:
- NZ Edam
- NZ Cheddar
- NZ Feta (cow)
- NZ Brie
Dressings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil pesto
- Mayonnaise/Ranch Dressing
- Vinaigrette
Lunch:
- 2x corn fritters
- 2x Roast chicken drumsticks
- 1x Individual Bacon and Egg Pie
- 1x vegetable Frittata
Selection of Dried Fruit and Nuts (Trail type mix)
Sweet Bites Selection: (we serve 2 cookies or 1 slice)
Cookies (2x)
- Short bread
- Chocolate chip
- Anzac Oat and Honey
Slice (1x)
- Lemon Ginger with Lemon Icing
- Fudge Brownie
- Sweet Muffin (From a daily selection)
One piece of locally grown fresh fruit
A Bottle of Local Hawkes Bay Mineral Water, still or sparkling
Winter Extra: – Hot soup served in a thermos – for the months of June, July, August only Meat or Vegetarian
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
Tuatara - Pilsner Dozen$ 83.10
Tuatara - Porter Dozen$ 83.10
Tuatara - Porter ½ Dozen$ 41.55
Tuatara - Pilsner ½ Dozen$ 41.55
Epic - Pale Ale Dozen$ 91.15
Epic - Mayhem Dozen$ 9.99
Epic - Lager Dozen$ 91.15
Epic - Lager ½ Dozen$ 45.55
Epic - Mayhem ½ Dozen$ 9.99
Epic - Pale Ale ½ Dozen$ 45.55