ABOUT SERGE

Serge A. Bonnafoux, AKA the Sight – Fly Fishing Expert has been a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA) for 21 years.

He is an experienced New Zealand and International fly fisherman who owes his expertise to travels around the world for the last 45 years, lengthy hours spent on his rivers trying new patterns, new rods and lines and looking at the situation in regards to fish movements and spawning activities.

His passion for fishing took him to amazing destinations around the globe with Aotearoa New Zealand as his final destination.

His knowledge of the rivers, the lakes, the weather pattern, the rivers flow and the environment always prevails when planing your exceptional flyfishing trip.

He is based in North Canterbury in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs but travels extensively to the mighty West Coast of the South Island, even further if such is your interest.

Our operation from the season 2024/25 will take to new destination in Central Otago.

Serge specialises in sight fishing and will take you hunting (stalking) for big brown and rainbow trout on more than 35 rivers he has access to within 90 minutes drive.

Serge organises fly fishing trips from a day up to 15 days that are always fun and will leave forever special memories in your anglers mind.

With Serge you will also enjoy the very best of a real fly fishing Kiwi adventure, where you will be exposed to the elements that make New Zealand so exceptional: the beauty of its nature, flora and fauna, with tussocks plains and mountains, but also the diversity of the waters you will fish: coastal rivers, alpine streams, freestone rivers, spring creeks even lakes if you are keen to stalk big brown trout on the edges or weed beds.

Beside his passion for fishing and nature, conservation and environment, Serge’s background as a French Chef can complete your adventure after a great day on the river by gourmet meals, traditional cuisine he will prepare for you always from fresh ingredients.

Pick up and drop off from Christchurch airport can be organised and assure you of a relaxing time after a long flight without the stress of driving on the New Zealand roads.

Whether it is North Canterbury , the West Coast, Central Otago, Nelson or Southland there is always a clear running piece of water where you will stalk the big brown trout or the rocket like rainbow.

Fishing gear and tackle from international acclaimed brands are also provided free of charge, as well as camping gear if you choose the most amazing experience to spend the night by the river.

If heli fishing sounds like a great opportunity to get to very remote areas off the beaten track Serge can organise it all for you.

We only practice “Catch and Release” and try our best to” Keepemwet “. Take photos and only leave footprints.

TO BOOK NOW. Please email me or fill in the contact form https://fishnewzealand.com/?page_id=773

sergebonnafouxfishnewzealand@gmail.com

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