Steve Carey
Steve Carey - Mt Cook Fly Fishing

Mt Cook Fly Fishing

Address:
19 Northwest Arch
Twizel/Mt Cook
New Zealand
Region: Canterbury

Phone: (+64) 3 4350015
Email: stevecarey@xtra.co.nz
Website: http://flyfishingguides.co.nz/

  Qualifications:
  DOC Concessionaire
First Aid certificate
Professional Qualifications
New Zealand Professional Fly Fishing Guides Assn
  About Steve Carey
 

Lady angler with successful catchKia Ora (welcome) to my web page. I have been a dedicated FLY FISHERMAN for nearly 30 years.
My preference is for river and stream fishing,walking upstream,spotting and stalking Rainbows and Browns,a unique style of fly fishing and often referred to as "hunting" trout. Spotting trout in fast waters or poor light conditions requires many years experience and is a skill top New Zealand guides excel at.
I regard myself very fortunate in my career choice as it brings me in touch with a variety of people from a diversity of cultures. And, above all, I have the opportunity to share my beautiful country with them.

My interests are also concerned with fishing. I enjoy tying flies for pleasure and spend time promoting fishing by introducing beginners to the sport through schools and clubs.

I regard myself as very fortunate in my career choice as a fly fishing guide since I find it both stimulating and challenging and brings me in touch with a variety of people from a diverse range of cultures. And, above all, I have the opportunity to share my beautiful country with them.

Flyfishing success with Steve CareyMy preference is for river and stream fishing, walking upstream, spotting and stalking rainbows and browns, a unique style of flyfishing and often referred to as "hunting" trout. Spotting trout in fast waters or poor light conditions requires many years experience and is a skill top New Zealand guides excel at. Whenever possible the dry fly is used, however as 80% of trout feeding is on nymphs near or on the river bed, logically weighted nymphs will have a higher success rate.

The key to flyfishing success in New Zealand is accuracy and presentation. Our true wild strain trout generally do not tolerate sloppy casting. Both presentation and drift are essential and it certainly makes for challenging and exciting fishing. Nearly always we cast to visible trout and having guided and fished extensively overseas I can say that there is nothing to compare with this style of New Zealand flyfishing.

Mt Cook region offers the visiting angler a huge variety of fishing opportunities

THE AREA

The Mt cook region ( 3hrs drive from Christchurch international airport) offers the visiting angler a huge variety of fishing opportunities from spring creeks and gentle streams to larger rivers, all well stocked with prime rainbow and brown trout. All this with the world famous Southern Alps and Mt Cook as a backdrop. The huge watershed of the Southern Alps provides sparkling,crystal clear, cool waters, the perfect habitat for trout. The region also has one of New Zealands most reliable climates a VERY  important consideration for any visiting angler.

This is big sky country, little wonder that it featured prominently in the movie Lord of the rings.

Please visit my web site for more detailed information www.flyfishingguides.co.nz 
  Testimonials
 
  Thanks Steve for introducing us to Heartland lodge and several of Twizel's Premier Fly Fishing Waters.
The strength and beauty of New Zealands Browns and Rainbows are surpassed only by the unparallelled landscapes. If you enjoy big trout, breathtaking scenery, and rivers so pure you can drink from them Twizel should be your destination.

Brandon Boedecker
Orvis Endorsed Outfitter
Smith river Montana USA.

Simon Perkins
Orvis Endorsed guide
Montana USA
  "Twizel might be a funny name for a town but there's nothing funny about the fishing in Mackenzie Country. Quality fishing and quality guiding provided by Steve puts it all into perspective. Good company, great fishing and excellent lunches makes a visit to Mackenzie a memorable interlude in anyone's fishing calendar. Steve's local knowledge and wealth of experience will ensure you leave the district with a strong desire to return."
- Barry & Barb Smith, Albany, Western Australia
 

"In all my fishing time in Alaska-USA and Argentina, Steve gave me the best fishing I have ever had. His knowledge and experience plus friendly and professional approach was a credit to him. I will be back."
- Dr. Tom Hall, MD., Clinton, Montana, USA.
 

"Having fished with Steve on three trips to the South Island I guarantee he will be on the agenda for my next trip. Steve consistantly spots fish I never see and we keep the dry fly on a lot of the time with good success. Also he did the best double back twist into the Gray River I have ever seen."
-Dennis Butcher, Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

  "We always talk about excellent flyfishing, wonderful views and delicious lunch and dinner by Kerry. I am proud when showing my big trout photos to my friends. You really are a good flyfishing guide because we beginner fishermen could catch brown trout. Again we come next year."
- Koichi & Kayoko Kaneda, Osaka, Japan.
 
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