New Zealand advice
 

I know it's short notice but I'm flying to the South Island Boxing Day, will be spending 3 and a half weeks there. Few days in Nelson then 6 or 7 in hanmer springs. Have 2 guided days booked in Nelson then 2 more in hanmer. Sight fishing for browns is what I'm after, wondering if any one has advice or experience on which rivers to try on my own. Also will be heading south to wanaka. Thanks in advance

Check out the Jensen's info:

http://flyfishalberta.com/jensenflyfishing/new-zealand/

The Motueka river nelson is one of the most productive brown trout fishery's in the country, med sized fish only, the Wangapeka, flows into the Motueka is a stunning back country fishery,

Head of the Buller, Gowen and Nelson lakes, around top house, all a good spot for a fish, try a boyant dry in the head of the Buller, and a nymph 18" on a dropper of a humpy or cicada. fish the fast water and pockets.
Lots of good fly fishing options around Murchision and Inagahua.

Heaps of fishing options down south, look for any river flowing into the lakes and a Cicada worked around the lake edges will normally bring a fish or two, make sure to work the cicada in, as the leave a real wake while struggling to get to land.

Stop in to any sports fishing shops for advise, and ask for Fish and game pamphlets, that give river info, for local area. or pick up a Spot X book on fresh water.
Biggest brown trout in NZ, are in the Tekapo/Twizel canals, have a fish here with your fly rod, you never know, the big fish are feeding on other fish, but I've got a few salmon and trout on nymphs to 7-8lb, so good fun.
I recommend you pick up a few tungsten nymphs to help getting deep enough,

Have fun.

Thanks southern man. Gonna try to get to the peka, staying in twizel for a couple,got a bunch of tungsten nymphs. Hopefully I can land a few

Couple pics from the south island

Ended up fishin.g 14 different rivers, creeks. Unreal place

One of a few personal bests, all sighted, mostly dries

Good on ya mate, I wondered how you had got on.

Was awesome ! Got around. Motueka,peka, Lewis pass, b gray, motuera tribs, few spring creeks so sad to be back in minus 30

Fantastic, looks like heaven minus the naked woman.