R.M.Tompkins
Guided Fishing Trips
Fish the South Island of New Zealand
R.M.Tompkins
Professional Guide & Outfitter
New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA) Member Roger Tompkins has been fly fishing in New Zealand and around the world for nearly four decades
That’s almost 40 years of exploring & fishing South Island lakes, rivers and streams.
Now Otago based he’s fought the mighty Mahi Mahi in Tonga, winter night fished the mouth of Tongiro Taupo and beached fresh run Atlantic salmon on the Restigouche River. Caught wide mouthed Bass in the US, bonefish in the Bahamas , Barramundi in the Arafura Sea, Northern Pike in Canada, albacore off NZ’s wild West coast and landed more trout than he can remember, caught in the pristine rivers and lakes of the south island.
Fish remote
lakes and rivers
in pure wilderness
Drift Boat Fly Fishing
Hugely popular in the USA and Canada and now here in New Zealand our purpose built US drift boat takes two anglers and a guide. At five metres long and nearly two across its beam this outboard jet powered, pro-boat offers the experienced angler an introduction to the wonders of drift boat fishing or for the angler keen to get into fly fishing a chance, in open water, to cast a fly and a real chance catch a trout.
The drift boat is your access to fishing you could never otherwise get to, a great way to get a true, natural drift of your fly, to access areas that would be impossible on foot, access both sides of the river with ease! Nymphs and indicators is a popular way if the fish are deep, dries and droppers , even stripping a streamers like a large wooly-bugger can be very effective. In the summer drifting large terrestrials such as cicadas, blowflies along the edge of undercut banks often brings out a rising fish...
For the drift boat experience we can offer full day or half-day trips, max two anglers per trip, ex Queenstown or Cromwell. Snacks and refreshments are provided. We are consented for many other south island rivers and lakes so expedition road trips to these waters are priced on request.
Fly Fishing
Enjoy a day or three on the many rivers and lakes of New Zealand or discover joys of drift boat fly fishing on the rivers and lakes of Otago & Southland.
The south island is considered to be one of the best fisheries on the planet and the pinnacle of freshwater brown trout, but don’t dismiss the spectacular rainbow trout, or the chinook salmon, and while seducing a big lazy brown is the stuff of dreams, those crazy impetuous rainbows can strike like a lightning bolt.
Fly fishing is hunting for trout, a stealthy approach to a targeted fish then making the perfect presentation...
Backcountry Fishing
Fish local, back country or helicopter wilderness experiences.
Using decades of experience we take you to on guided trips to stalk sighted brown and rainbow trout while exploring gin clear mountain water flowing through magnificent alpine scenery.
Access by road, boat or air into the amazing fisheries of Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
We drive you in our specially equipped 4WD, by water on a fully licensed & pro skippered boat or with one of our trusted helicopter operators.
Expedition adventures are priced on request
Rates
Land based fishing
For a day’s fly-fishing ex Queenstown/Cromwell, land transport, gear, packed lunch & non-alcoholic drinks. Our rates start at NZ$950 per person, per day for one person, an additional fisherman is NZ$150 per person, per day. We provide rods, flies leaders etc. Waders/Boots at $50 per day
This price includes 15% GST but not the cost of a fishing licence.
Get your Fish & Game licence here
Fly fishing only. We promote catch and release.
Drift Boat Fly Fishing
We offer winter and summer options, One day trips or multi-day expedition adventures. We do offer much longer expedition adventure's these are custom designed and priced on request.
Note: Waiau & Waitaki trips are minimum 2 days. Info and options available upon request.
Our half day option is winter season only (May>Sept) Lake Dunstan/Clutha River only
Full-day ex Cromwell $1050.00+gst. 0830hrs >16300hrs
Half-day ex Cromwell $600.00+gst. 1000hrs>1500hrs
These prices are for two fisherman.
Lake Dunstan/Clutha river. We meet the clients at the boat ramp top of lake Dunstan. This ramp is approx a 50min drive from Queenstown or Wanaka.
Prices include packed lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments, We provide rods, flies leaders etc.
Wader hire $25+gst per day.
Boot hire $25+gst per day
There is $100+gst cost per broken rod.
Pls note this does not include the cost of the fishing licence (see faqs)
We require a non refundable 20% deposit upon conformation. Pls read our cancellation policy.
Credit Cards in-cure a 3.5% loading.
Fly fishing only. We promote catch and release.
Cancellations Policy
To confirm a booking a 20% non-refundable deposit is required. Anglers will be supplied a deposit invoice. The balance and final payment is due at the time of the expedition.
If a client cancels a trip within 7 days the entire deposit is forfeited unless the client finds a replacement angler.
If a client cancels a trip within 24hrs the full balance fee is to be paid.
If R.M. Tompkins. Professional Fishing Guides & Outfitter (RMTPFG) can replace the days with another booking of similar length and cost a refund will be considered – this is at the discretion of RMTPFG.
Only the guide can postpone or cancel single day expeditions due to inclement weather or river conditions or any factors that may compromise the safety of the client/s and/or guide/s. All single day expeditions that cannot be postponed under these conditions will be cancelled and a full refund less any transaction fees will be given.
NB. On multi day expeditions the guide will always endeavour to do their best to take you to the best available water on any day of the expedition due to the weather and river conditions – however the weather is outside of our control so there will be no refunds given on any days lost due to adverse weather/river conditions during multi day expeditions.
It is strongly recommended that you have travel insurance.
Bad Weather Policy
While you can book everything else you can’t book the weather, here in the south island of New Zealand we experience sudden and severe weather changes that can lead to the cancellation of a fishing trip.
We will offer you the best alternative under the conditions.
Payment Methods
Preferred methods of payment: Amex, Visa, Mastercard. All cards subject to a 3.5% surcharge
All prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include statutory Goods and Service Tax (GST) of 15%
NB; All Waiver’s and SOP’s must be read & signed !!
Please download and sign the waiver for each angler
Photography Release
1. By booking an expedition with R.M. Tompkins. Professional Fishing Guides &Outfitter (RMTPFG) you hereby grant to (RMTPFG) company directors, agents, successors, heirs, assigns and affiliates(“Photographers”) the absolute and irrevocable right and permission in respect of transparencies, still pictures and video footage that Photographers have taken or will take of me or employ others to take of me or in which I may be included with others, to copyright the same under their names; to use, reuse, license, publish and republish the same in whole or part, in any and all media now and hereafter, for illustration, promotion, art, advertising, sales and trade, or any other purpose whatsoever; and to use my name and/or biographical information about me in connection therewith if he/they so choose.
2. I hereby release and discharge Photographers from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with all the aforementioned in Paragraph 1, including without limitation any and all claims of libel and invasion of privacy.
3. This authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the Photographers. I waive my right to any consideration or remuneration in return for providing this release.
4. I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
FAQs
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Do I need a fishing licence?
Helicopter Charter rates?
Health & Safety Disclosure
Bad Weather Policy?
Cancellation Policy?
Payment methods?
Privacy Policy?
Photography Release
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