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PRIVATE GUIDED FLY FISHING IN NEW ZEALAND

Exceptional Wild Trout. Expert Local Knowledge. A Personal Experience.

Experience the rivers, landscapes and wild trout of New Zealand’s Central North Island with Rob Vaz — professional fly-fishing guide, former New Zealand National Champion and international representative.

Rob personally guides every trip, offering experienced anglers and first-time visitors an individually tailored experience built around the conditions, the fishery and your goals.

From sight-fishing for powerful wild trout to exploring some of the North Island’s most beautiful rivers, every day is carefully planned to make the most of your time in Aotearoa.

Your New Zealand fishing adventure starts here.

Contact Rob directly to discuss your trip and secure your preferred dates.

Your "Kiwi" Guide.

Professional Fly Fishing with Rob Vaz

Experience exceptional New Zealand fly fishing with Rob Vaz, a professional guide and member of the New Zealand Professional Guides Association (NZPGFA), former New Zealand National Fly Fishing Champion, and former international representative.

Raised in the Waikato, Rob has spent many years exploring and fishing New Zealand’s premier trout waters throughout the Central North Island, including National Park, Turangi, Taupō and Rotorua, as well as fisheries overseas.

Rob’s competitive background, combined with extensive time on the water, brings a high level of knowledge, technical expertise and modern fly-fishing techniques to every guided experience. His approach is highly personalised, with each day carefully tailored to the individual angler’s experience, ability and ambitions.

Whether you are discovering fly fishing for the first time or are an experienced angler looking to refine your technique and pursue New Zealand’s exceptional wild trout, Rob provides expert guidance in a relaxed manner.

With a genuine passion for the fishery and a meticulous attention to detail, Rob is focused on creating an exceptional day on the water — from selecting the right water and techniques to helping you make the most of every opportunity.

Professional, knowledgeable and genuinely personal — a premium New Zealand fly-fishing experience tailored entirely to you.

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What Clients Say.....

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"cannot recommend Rob's guiding service enough, the trip had everything!"

Scott   Australia

Happy angler north island fly fishing guide rob vaz fly fishing rainbow trout

"I consider myself lucky to have spent the last two seasons fishing and learning from Rob"

Pat USA

AMERICAN ANGLER north island fly fishing guide rob vaz fly fishing brown trout

"Couldn't have asked for a better guide or experience"

Tats   Australia

Fly Fish Rotorua Guide European brown

"Rob is an excellent fly fishing guide and easy guy to spend the day with. He is extremely dedicated to his craft"

John  Canada

LATEST REPORT/BLOG

My last overseas trip put me in a head spin, seeing Taimen in the wild were something else.

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Away in the off season, something other than trout!

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Excellent Early Season Fish

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Winter Run.. Streamer Time!

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One season ends ...into the winter run (Taking bookings for 23-24)

Sun, rain, or hail were going fishing! to top off some remarkable clients and great fishing!Read more

The North Island still delivers big!! despite extreme weather events, large fish, cicada being the flavor for the season.

Superb specimens have come to the net this season, PMX being a standout Cicada imitation, And a few personal best fish have been the rewards of persistence.Read more

Refreshed inspired and ready for the new season 22-23

I have recently returned after fishing the off season in Europe, I am delighted to have learned new techniques that I can apply to New Zealand water and very privileged to catch some of Iceland'sRead more

Rounding up an incredible winter...but the best is yet to come!

I can't believe how quickly this winter season has gone, and now I'm making plans for a trip to Europe (Slovakia & Iceland) in Sept returning for a busy 2022-23 season ahead. Some magnificent dry flyRead more

Solid Central North Island Fish!

Winter fishing has been so successful, I can't imagine how the NZ summer season is going to be. With superb fish in our system it is only going to get better. ..ExcitingRead more

Central North Island New Zealand all year round..Paradise!

From catch and release in Rotorua using short line fly fishing techniques to swinging large streamers for a few table trout, the Central North Island of NZ is  an all year round fishery. Summer evenRead more

Returning Guests

After a few years of a complete halt to fishing guests to NZ - It was nice to catch up and spend time with my Aussie mate! sore arm, plenty of fish, good coffee and food!Read more

Trout Running!

The first Rainbow trout spawning runs just kicking off, not easy fishing but worth moving around the Taupo region waters. The results for putting in the time are these beautiful gems!Read more

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YOUR NEW ZEALAND FISHING ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

YOUR NEW ZEALAND FISHING ADVENTURE STARTS HERE Tell Rob when you're coming, how many days you have and what you're hoping to experience. He'll help you plan the fishing around the conditions, the fishery and your goals.

PLAN YOUR TRIP →Rob Vaz Central North Island, New Zealand

robfishnz@gmail.com
+64 27 641 4106

 

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