We are a friendly, diverse community of fly fishing enthusiasts. Join us for a beautiful pastime, lasting friendships and family-oriented fun. All experience levels are welcome, and we offer skill development opportunities. Let's fish and have fun together!Join now!
Next Club Night
Monday 24th March at 7.30 pm - Speaker TBC Venue: Ocean Road Community Centre Visitors welcome
Club trips
Rotorua Lakes District
Date: Saturday, 26 April to Saturday, 3 May 2025
Lake Rotorua is a high catch rate area for rainbow and brown trout. There are 8 lakes and 8 rivers within easy distance from the accommodation. Boat fishing has a high success rate. Full trip details available here. Contact: Wayne Butson
Hawkes Bay Patangata Lodge
Situated on the prime middle reaches of the world renowned Tuki Tuki river, next door to the Patangata Tavern, the lodge can sleep parties of up to 25 and is a popular base for visiting fishing clubs and holidaying anglers. Great opportunity for less experienced anglers to go, as we are very happy to mentor and guide Contact: Graham Evans 021 577476 [email protected]
Tongariro & Tauranga-Taupo Rivers
Winter fishing dates are set for the weekends of May 16-18th, June 19-22nd (Matariki), July 25-27th & August 22-24th. Accommodation has been arranged the at AFAC house in Turangi. Contact: Greg du Bern
Women on The Fly NZ
Next event - Join us for our next Sunday Skills Session. Topics covered will include: Rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, knots and rigs. Perfect for beginners and those eager to enhance their skills.
When: Sunday 9th March 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30pm Where: Otaki Bridge Club (75 Aotaki Street, Ōtaki) Please RSVP for this free event by Thursday, 6th March 2025 using this link https://forms.gle/GnAuzapNYy9iFHbS8
Save these dates for the next sessions in our Summer series, planned for April and May - April 13 is onstream at the Ōtaki River, and May 11 is Double Haul Casting. Contact: Cheryl Naylor
Join our community of female anglers at womenonthefly.nz to get updates on activities across the country.
Casting tuition
Club member Gordon Baker is available for free one-on-one casting tuition. Gordon is a casting instructor with Flyfishers International (USA). He is available to help beginners get off to a good start and to assist more experienced members improve their distance casting skills. Please don't hesitate to give Gordon a call for casting and other advice. Contact: Gordon Baker. (027 494 6487)
Club meetings happen every month at 7:30pm on the fourth Monday of the month (excluding December)
Ocean Road Community Centre, 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Visitors are welcome.
We enjoy frequent field trips around New Zealand-this 10 lbr. from Lake Rotoiti
For many years the club has sponsored and hosted local kids who may not otherwise get the opportunity to catch, fillet and eat their own fish. Needless to say it has been a highlight for many young -(and older)-lives. We are active in our community and encourage others to share in our fly fishing world