Fly Fishing with Chris Dore

“Watching this...carefully.........STRIKE!”  - ahh music to my ears as I fly over the Tasman back to Melbourne! 

 Your website says how you handle the excitement is up to you – but I wasn’t quite prepared for the build up of stalking, spotting and targeting 4-6 lb wild brownies in crystal clear waters.   It was also incredibly rewarding learning new casting and presentation techniques.  With you on our shoulder offering advice and words of encouragement, my dad & I never doubted we were always in with a chance.   Thanks again for helping create such a memorable 2 days for my dad & I to talk about for years to come... that is unless we come back next year!"

Geoff Hill

Melbourne, Au

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 "Hey Chris,

I wanted to thank you again for a couple of great days fishing. I learned a tremendous amount, and had a great time.
I've fished with guides through much of the western states here in the USA. You are as gifted a guide as any I've fished with. You've got all the info on the rivers, fish, and surrounding areas, which made our days educational and entertaining. Your casting instruction sure came in handy when the wind kicked up on Saturday. Beyond the usual, the thing that impressed me most was your ability to spot the fish in the water. I've been fishing for most of my life, and I would have missed most of the fish you saw. There is no question your eyes and instincts put us on to more fish than I would have gone after in two weeks of fishing alone. Thank you.

I'll be back, will be in touch, and look forward to going after the ones I missed.
All the best in 2010"

Mike Tadlock

San Francisco Bay Area

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"Hey Chris. I wanted to thank you again for four awesome days of fishing. You are truly a fishing guide extraordinaire – great fish sighting skills, the frequent fly changes and tippet checks, all of the patient coaching, a great photographer, and just your unwavering enthusiasm.  The day on that special river I’ll remember for a long time – saw that a couple of those big boys made the website photo gallery. Great Stuff!"

Russ Willeke

Minnesota, USA 

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"Chris is by far the best guide I have ever fished with. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable, very patient and modest. Chris got me into some great fish, but more importantly he taught me more about tactics and techniques for trout fishing in two days, than I had learned on my own in several years. If you're looking for a top quality experience with a fantastic guide fishing the South Island, Chris is the right choice without a doubt."

Tyler Van Fleet
Klamath Falls, Oregon

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“I had the fortune of choosing Chris Dore as a guide and the pleasure of fishing with him for 2 days in Southland in January 2009. It was without doubt two of the most enjoyable days' fishing I have ever experienced. Chris was the complete package - an outstanding guide: knowledgeable, enthusiastic and an utter expert, but he was also modest, good humoured, patient and excellent company. I recommend Chris absolutely and without hesitation and would seek his services again on any future trip to NZ.”

Adam Nettleton, Melbourne, Australia

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"In the world of fishing, there are those that can cast, other’s that can fish and others who are great to spend time with. Seldom do these three come in one package like Chris Dore. Not only is Chris a great angler and caster but he’s a great guy with the patience and aptitude to improve any anglers skill and enjoyment level of this sport. All I can say is; if you get the chance to join Chris on a days guiding or a casting clinic then don’t miss it; your view of fly fishing will never be the same."

Rene Vaz

Former NZ Flyfishing Champion and member of the NZ Fly Fishing Team

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 "Thanks for a really great trip! You really went beyond the call of duty, and you must be about the most patient guy I’ve ever met! You can expect to see us back again for more at some stage!”

Russel Lister, NSW Australia

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“So young and yet so wise. A truly masterful guide and teacher who knows his waters, his fish, and more importantly how to help others catch them!”

Michael Montrose, Oregon, USA

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“Thanks to the illustrious Mr. Dore for putting me on to the brown of my life - all 8lbs of him! It was a tremendous experience in a stellar place. I came 1/2 way across the world for that fish, and got the pleasure of being hosted by Chris. You were a great guide Chris, and I had a first rate time on the river with you. “

Glen Tinckler, Canada

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“My wife Krista and I just returned from our second trip to the Southland of New Zealand a week or so ago. I want to give out a great recommendation for our guide Chris Dore. We fished the Oreti, the Waikaia, the Mataura and several secret spring creeks that if I name they won't let back into the country. We're talking about stalking, (3-8 km a day), and sight fishing size 16-18 dries to incredibly large, healthy Brown Trout.
It's akin to big game hunting in Africa. Chris has the local knowledge, the "eyes" to spot the fish and a great personality, (for a Kiwi).

He's also one of only a handful of certified casting instructors in the country. He's also the only man I've ever witnessed false casting all 90' of my fly line and shoot well into the backing on my Sage XP and make it look easy! Chris Dore is 5 star plus and gets the thumbs up from me!

Thanks for the great trip 'mate'.”

Chris and Krista Campion, Coronado, California, USA

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"Given that I only had one day to spend on the water, I wasn't sure what our chances were of sighting and landing some nice fish - I can only say that with Chris' guidance, that single day became one that I will never forget.  Chris is an incredibly knowledgeable and capable guide.  He put us on some fantastic fish immediately and throughout the day.  Chris was able to give me some valuable casting tips to improve my abilities.  Beyond the fishing talk, Chris was a great source of local knowledge and was able to point us to some great pubs and restaurants in town.  His encouragement, patience and genuine enthusiasm kept me motivated to keep working for some pretty tough fish - which paid off in the end!"

Carl Vonnegut, Boston, MA USA

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