My husband and Neil just returned from our vacation in New Zealand. Neil states about Braided Rivers Fishing Guides - Day Trips "Was the highlight of my 3 week trip to New Zealand. Ben was there 20 minutes early to pick me up. It was...More

I have never fished with anyone who is able to spot fish better than my guide Ben Haywood. He put me on multiple large rainbows in only a half day fishing trip! It was a first class experience and a fly fishing trip of a...More

My full day of fly fishing for rainbow trout with Ben Haywood was a dream fulfilled. I came with none of the required food and fishing equipment, but all was provided. Ben has superlative guiding skills as well as being incredibly patience and helpful. This...More

Our day fly fishing for trout with Ben Haywood was absolutely wonderful. As novice fly fishers we were a little concerned we wouldn't be up to the task but with Ben's advice and assistance we soon felt comfortable and relaxed, and we were onto the...More

2 dads n 3 teens boys had an awesome time with Braided Rivers fishing guides today, they really took care of them as they have not done any fishing in the river before. It's different from deep sea fishing but the boys loved it ,...More

I have never worked with a guide more dedicated than Ben. He was willing to start early and fish until late evening in order to give the best fishing experience ever! He really knows the rivers and how to put you on the fish. I...More

I have been traveling to New Zealand for 10 years on business and have been trying to get out fly fishing for trout a couple of times with my last attempt interrupted but the earthquake in Christchurch so I was pretty excited when I was...More