We will travel by comfortable, air conditioned 4WD to the nearest applicable commercial helicopter operator to our planned fishing location. This will reduce helicopter flight time, and thus save money for the client. 

​Department of Conservation (D.O.C) huts are also available for overnight accommodation in some remote river valley's.

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​Appropriate safety gear including an emergency locator beacon (E.P.I.R.B.) is always carried when travelling to all remote locations.

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​Please note that we consistently practice "Catch and Release" (refer "Key Fishing Information") 

Most fishing locations accessed by Helicopter in Canterbury and Westland contain large Brown Trout of usually 4 – 7lb’s (2 - 3.2kg) in size, however some waters can contain a combination of both trout species. Occassional 8 - 10lb+ (over 4.5kg) specimens inhabit these rivers and streams and can often prove to be more catchable than fish located in other areas, mainly due to reduced angler pressure. In many of these fly fishing locations we will be surrounded by native vegetation which is not only extremely beautiful, but will often contain interesting NZ wildlife. Your guide will endeavor to point out this NZ native flora and fauna plus gain sightings of amazing native birds that inhabit the area. The often eerie and beautiful bird song radiating from some areas of bush can be enchanting! Tussock clad Canterbury High Country areas are very unique and scenic in their own right, despite sometimes lacking native bush. No matter what surroundings you find yourself in, the clear water and big fish prevalent in such areas are often well worth the extra cost associated with using a helicopter for access.

Headwater Rivers and streams to be fished are the types of water which you would most likely see featured in magazines such as "NZ Fish & Game" and "Flylife" and which truly represent what fly fishing the South Island is really all about.