Bookings

Bookings are essential, so please contact us as soon as possible with preferred dates. Confirmation of bookings will be given on receiving a 25% deposit either by personal or bank cheque, or bank transfer.

Cancellations

Cancellation policy for cancellations made more than thirty days in advance of booked dates, deposits, may be refunded. Refunds of full payment (less costs) may be made in exceptional circumstances. No refunds for unused guiding days due to weather will be given.

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Information


Fishing is available all year on the Lakes and the coast waters of the main Rivers, the season for most Southland rivers opens on the 1st October and closes 30 April and the Rivers flowing into the Lakes open on the 1 November and closes 31 May. There is excellent nymph and dry fly fishing all season.

Guiding Rates

Guiding rates, based upon a full day 8.30 am to 5.30 pm [negotiable], include transport to and from your accommodation, professional guiding and picnic lunch. Quality tackle will be  supplied free of charge if required, on the basis 'you break it, you replace it' - limited footwear is available, so we advise for your comfort to bring your own boots. Prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST (goods and services tax). $NZ 650.00* per day.

Non-Fishing Partners

For the non-fishing partners there is plenty to do in Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Invercargill and Stewart Island - all within easy travelling times for day trips. We are happy to help you plan your stay and make bookings for sightseeing excursions. We can also arrange for partners to have a personal guide for shopping and sightseeing. $NZ200 per day, plus car expenses.

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I named this fly after a mate of mine ''PETE'' who loves to fish the Upper Oreti River - hence the name.

This pattern was developed over 3 - 4 seasons before finally settling on the above pattern and i have had huge success with it as have other fellow fly fishers that have tried it. I am a firm believer that too many flies (nymphs) are over dressed and the real success of this fly is it's slim profile. It is clearly my number one nymph pattern and most often use it in a tandem rig set up with this fly being the point fly.

Black fibre tail, stripped peacock herl quill for the body, black thinskin wingcase and a thorax of brown squirrel fur and a black tungsten bead. Two strands of black krystal flash tied either side for legs cut short. The bead is part of the thorax and is covered by the wingcase and not at the front of the hook as per normal. I use Kamasan B175 hooks in size 14 and 16 with a 2.5mm bead for size 14 and a 2.0mm bead for size 16. ''DYNAMITE''

To order this fly, please email
Daryl Paskell

Opeti Nymph