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Brilliant, 5 nice fish!

Liam was a fantastic captain, 5 fish in two hours. My 4 year old boy said it was the best day... read more

Reviewed 25 November 2021
WarwickVvv
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Awesome morning

Had a fantastic morning out with my two boys who caught some beautiful fish. Richard is a... read more

Reviewed 8 January 2021
GJHansen
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Reviewed 7 October 2019

Booked a quick trip out with Richard and the aim was to get my wife & 2 kids onto their first Rainbow.
Richard delivered the goods and I was super stoked to see my family connected to a Lake Taupo trout!
They had a blast and we are all looking forward to smoked trout. Was good to teach the kids how to catch and also prepare and eat all of the fish and that nothing goes to waste.
Thanks Capt Richard!

The Thompson’s of Orewa.

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank Andothompson
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Reviewed 1 September 2019

A beautiful day in Taupo fishing with an expert trout fisherman Captain Richard. He knows his trout!!
Captain Richard was great with my two 12 year old grandsons. Sam and Jack were thrilled to catch 5 trout and also learn some things about trout fishing.
I also appreciated Captain Richard arranging for the fishing license for the boys and showing the boys how to clean the fish. Thank you Captain Richard for a great day for grandma and the boys. Hope to be back soon.!

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed 2 June 2019

Richard knows how to catch fish, two of us and had a great trip
Organized us where to have it cooked in the restaurant and get the remainder smoked which was beautiful at the Taupo butchery
he also tried to organize us on another fish trip in the coramandel peninsula

Date of experience: May 2019
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Reviewed 25 May 2019

Brilliant day on the water with Richard caught a bucket load of fish and swapped lots of stories .
Richard is a credit to industry and the town will spread the word far and wide .
Cheers Mate

Date of experience: May 2019
1  Thank Michael W
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Reviewed 25 May 2019

Captain Richard was such a great fisherman. First mate Joe was a big help. Richard knows how to fish. It was early 8 a.m. trip for four hours. My husband, cousin and I were in the boat. We each caught one. One of those days where fish were not hungry. Differently would go again. Really nice people. Fish were delicious!!

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Mary G
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