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GRAEME WARREN Registered Member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Assn. 104 Gordon Street, Kurow, Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand Telephone/Fax: +64 3 436 0510 · Mobile Phone: +64 21 242 8623 E-Mail: warren.kurow@xtra.co.nz "I like nothing more than to ensure that when my clients have ended their fishing trip, they have enjoyed a successful and total fishing experience." |
Beginning in the "High Country," these clear spring creeks, streams and rivers flow through contrasting scenery and terrain ranging from snow-capped alps and rugged gorges to wide open grassy valleys. When these waters combine, they enter a chain of hydro lakes before becoming one of New Zealand's largest braided river systems -- the Waitaki River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean. The relatively short travelling time between such contrasting waters and scenery is an advantage should weather patterns or conditions necessitate a change of location.
EVENING/NIGHT RISE -- The evening Caddis hatch and accompanying trout rise on the Waitaki River throughout the season is renowned. Many anglers who were at first hesitant to participate in this type of angling, became "hooked" -- in more than one sense of the world.
Angling Methods:
Whatever your preferred method, playing Salmon in the fast waters of the Waitaki River is an experience never forgotton. SEA RUN BROWN TROUT -- Entering the esturine areas of the Waitaki River in good numbers, generally during the months of November through February. Average sizes range from 31b to 8lb but it is not uncommon for sea Run to be landed in the 101b - 14lb range.
Angling methods are similar to those of Salmon, but fly rod and floating line with feathered lure, teased under the surface, can be rewarded with explosive takes.
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SALMON (CHINOOK/KING) -- Entering the Waitaki River as early as November, the recognized "run" is from January to the end of April. Optimum period is considered to be during February and March, coinciding with the peak of our New Zealand summer.
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As expressed by one of our clients . . .
My wife, Liz, and I like to fish light lines and dry flies for Rainbows and Brown Trout and have had the opportunity to fish the South Island of New Zealand for 12 years. Graeme Warren of Kurow, better known as "Squid," has guided us on most of the rivers in the Central South Island region for over four years and has become a valued part of our New Zealand trip.
His enthusiasm, energy and knowledge of the local rivers and streams is second to none. His respect and love of the environment is unmatched and he always goes the extra distance to make sure the angler has the best possible experience. As anyone who fishes knows, some days a fish can't be bought for love or money. When those days happen, as they do, he always makes the day seem worthwhile. I would recommend anyone visiting the Central South Island region to hook up with Squid. You won't find any better.
Frank Steele, The Fly Fisherman, Inc., Titusville, Florida |
WAITAKI VALLEY FISHING GUIDES
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For further information, please contact:
GRAEME WARREN
104 Gordon Street, Kurow Telephone/Fax: +64 3 436 0510 Mobile Phone: +64 21 242 8623 E-Mail: warren.kurow@xtra.co.nz |
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