Any of you ever gone fly fishing in New Zealand? We're planning a month long trip next winter (summer there) and am trying to figure out how to get to great fishing without the expense of a "luxury lodge". I can probably spend only a couple days fishing (the rest of the party has no interest) so am willing to splurge. I'm interested in fishing rivers and streams, not still water, going someplace beautiful is more important to me than catching a lot of fish.
Is there a guide or outfitter you'd recommend? How important is being able to helicopter to the "best" stream on any given day? Any place that was particularly stunning? Timing-- we probably can't leave before Christmas, so will be there mid-summer. Any advantage to going in March instead?
Cheers,
Roger