Southern Rivers Fly Fishing
Southern Rivers Fly Fishing
Southern Rivers Fly Fishing
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Get the most from your precious time in this fly fishing paradise that surrounds Wanaka and the lower South Island. Guide Jake at Southern Rivers Fly Fishing has vast local knowledge of the lower South Island rivers and lakes. Jake is known as an expert in sighting trout and prides him self on his ability to spot trout in what can be very challanging water, this is crucial to your success when fly fishing New Zealand waters. Jake’s boundless passion, skill and enthusiasm for fly fishing the South Island’s trout rivers will take you a long way toward your dream New Zealand fly fishing experience.
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Kim H
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Great guiding and really good man too. I'd go back tomorrow. The last day with a trainee guide (the beautiful Erika) just confirmed what a terrific experience it was. Tailored to my pace as a mature woman, patient instruction, mind-blowing scenery, great accommodation. Jake Berry is the bomb.
Southern Rivers Fly Fishing rocks!!!
Southern Rivers Fly Fishing rocks!!!
Written 19 November 2023
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NorthStar29847001831
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Sep 2023 • Family
We booked a beginners day with Southern Rivers Fly Fishing and it was such an exceptional experience. Jakes knowledge of the area, fishing expertise and genuine, friendly nature made for the most wonderful day out! Jakes communication and flexibility leading up to our day was greatly appreciated. Thanks again for a day to remember, Jake!
Written 20 October 2023
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Jennifer B
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Apr 2023 • Family
What an amazing experience we had with Jake. Jake is one of the best guides in NZ. This is our second time with Jake as our guide, we hunted 3 days and fished 3 days. His knowledge , patience and keen eye are something to behold. Jake accommodates your fitness and skill level for an overall enjoyable experience. We consider Jake a friend now, and are returning next year to not only hunt and fish but spend time with Jake.
Written 24 June 2023
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Mouse_029
2 contributions
Apr 2023
I had a wonderful experience on the full-day guided fly fishing trip with Southern Rivers Fly Fishing when I caught not only my first fish on the fly but many more! Jake's patience, expert knowledge, and tips really helped me to improve my technique and success at fishing, and I will be able to use these as I practice in the future. I am particularly grateful for Jake's willingness to go the extra mile to provide what the client wanted from the trip - for me, this was to learn more about how to fly fish and to bring home a couple of trout. I would definitely recommend this to others!
Written 17 April 2023
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Patricia d
18 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
A more than superb day with Mark. Thank you so much. Claire &myself, we enjoyed every minute of it. You're an excellent teacher and the wraps were delicious.
Written 31 January 2023
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Mark I
5 contributions
Feb 2022
Jake Berry is a very competent and very patient guide. A friend and I just spent the most amazing day with him and caught some great fish in spectacular surroundings.
Jake’s patient coaching helped me get over some bad habits and improve a number of facets of my fly fishing. Jake is pleasant, informative and very good at his job.
Thanks Jake. You’ll see us again!
Jake’s patient coaching helped me get over some bad habits and improve a number of facets of my fly fishing. Jake is pleasant, informative and very good at his job.
Thanks Jake. You’ll see us again!
Written 13 February 2022
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Jason M
4 contributions
Feb 2022
As someone who has fished most of their life but never fly fished my day with Jake was one I'll never forget. His skill, knowledge and coaching saw me land a couple of Brown Trout that any seasoned angler would be proud of.
Written 13 February 2022
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Paul
1 contribution
Jan 2021
I was lucky enough to have Jake guide me and a couple of mates for a day fishing. We had an awesome day despite a lack of experience on our part. Jake was very patient with us and got us on to some world class fish, we landed some stunning fish and I'm sure a more experienced angler would have landed many more than we did. What an awesome way to see one of the best parts of the New Zealand outdoors and get to engage with it rather than just pass through.
Written 18 February 2021
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My pleasure Paul it was a great day on the water of which I hope to repeat with you one day again soon. You guys all did really well and got to see some amazing country and water. Bring on another trip into the back country. Cheers Paul I appreciate mate.
Written 21 June 2021
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Jack
1 contribution
Feb 2021
An absolutely incredible trip with Jake. Top bloke who listened to what we said were keen to do and made it all happen. 3 days back country, highly recommended, can't wait to do it again.
Written 16 February 2021
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Good stuff Jack. As I said to Matt you guys made the trip a lot of fun for us which is alway a huge help. I am looking forward to your return trip this coming season in Feb and showing you guys around some more. Cheers again Jack I really appreciate it.
Written 21 June 2021
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Matt Rawlings
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Feb 2021
This was my first time fishing with a guide and from now on I will be looking to do it once a year. Jake was patient, easy going and provided very good chat. He guided all four of us on to PB brown trout. Jake planned our accommodation, fishing and food extremely well and timed the weather perfectly. In amongst the fishing he also guided us on to some deer one morning, having us back fishing in the afternoon. Trip of a lifetime and Jake has promised to step it up a level next time, looking forward to that
Written 10 February 2021
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Thanks Matt, an absolute pleasure. You guys made the trip so much fun for us as well. I am looking for to Feb this coming season when you return and give me the chance to step it up again. Till then keep up the practice.
Written 21 June 2021
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Hi there. My bro and I are planning a trip to NZ in mid March. Was wondering what the prices for flyfishing for 2 or 3 days are? We don’t have the exact dates yet. Thank you
Jake B
Wanaka, New Zealand4 contributions
Hi Siu hows it going?
Sorry for the late reply, I don’t login to TripAdvisor often so I’ve only just read your message now.
The best way forward is to send me an email. If you jump on my web site you will find my email address. For some reason I am not allowed to include HTML or web link in the messages through TripAdvisor.
I will be able to send you a reply with pricing and options for March. That month is heavily booked so it would be good to move forward with some info for you so that you can make a decision.
Thanks so much I appreciate your enquiry and hope that I can put something together for you and your brother.
Jake
Jonghwa S
Sydney, Australia
What time will you start tomorrow? Me and my father want to join the fishing.
Jan
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Pricing for two? My son and I are here 4/5/6/7 June. Would like to spend at least five be day catching (and grilling) some fish.
Jake B
Wanaka, New Zealand4 contributions
Hi Jan U how are you going?
I am sorry that your message was not replied to. I don't know why but I was not alerted to the message and have only just seen it now. I hope you were able to get out on the water and experience a bit of fishing here in NZ.
Thanks I hope we meet sometime in the future for some fly fishing.