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Peter Teller of Wyoming, USA, with a fine river brownie from Central Otago. March 2007
Peter Teller, tight to another Central Otago brownie. March 2007
US angler Douglas Teller with a pretty Central Otago brown trout. March 2007
The Teller family spend a day fly fishing a Southland river. March 2007
Peter Teller with a fat Southland brownie taken on a dry fly. March 2007
Sandra Teller with a nice brownie from the same pool. March 2007
Douglas Teller with a nice Southland river brownie. March 2007
And back it goes to fight another day. March 2007
Noel Henry of Victoria, Australia, dry fly fishing in a beautiful South Westland river. March 2007
Noel hooks up on a brownie. March 2007
A nice South Westland brownie jack, about to be released. March 2007
Noel patiently waits for a rise from a big South Westland brownie feeding on hoppers. March 2007
As the hoppers drift downstream, Noel makes a cast. March 2007
Noel with a nice brownie, packed full of grasshoppers. March 2007
A nice brownie after being released by Noel. His comment - "A memorable four days." March 2007
Linda Kahn in action on a high country Central Otago river. March 2007
A selection of colourful terrestrials in Linda's fly box. March 2007
Linda with a high country brown taken on a cicada dry. March 2007
A well spotted jack brownie. March 2007
An aerial view of Silverpine Lodge, a perfect accommodation location for heli fishing the Southern Lakes and South Westland rivers. Visit www.silverpine.co.nz February 2007
Sue Kelly of Montana, USA, with a Southern Lakes rainbow taken on a dry fly. February 2007
Brian Kelly of Montana, USA, tight to a Southern Lakes brownie. February 2007
Brian shows off his capture. February 2007
Brian, it's a pretty rainbow, but this is taking things a little too far! February 2007
Alex Ewing of Aspiring Helicopters at the controls of the R44 Raven. This helicopter is a perfect choice for a party of up to two clients and a guide. February 2007
Robert Kahn of Idaho, USA, with another nice brownie taken on a dry. February 2007
A choice to be made for a sub surface feeding brown. A selection of Robert's nymphs. February 2007
The brownie took the fifth nymph, a small tungsten beadhead. February 2007
Linda Kahn of Idaho, USA, fishing a beautiful Central Otago river. February 2007
Linda with a nice Central Otago brown. February 2007
Another view of Linda's brownie. February 2007
Will Schmitt of Massachusetts, USA, puts the pressure on as a South Westland brownie heads for a log. February 2007
Will with his prize, a pretty spotted jack brownie. February 2007
Will with a colourful Central Otago river brown, taken on a blowfly humpy. February 2007
This nice brown was caught only a few minutes up a Southern Lakes river. February 2007
Aaron Peterson of Colorado, USA, tight to another Southern Lakes brown. February 2007
Aaron with his capture, a prime Southern Lakes brownie jack, taken on a cicada dry. Aaron's comments "Great trip, well worth it."
The release. February 2007
Clint with a fine brownie taken on a Rhys Hogg cicada fly. February 2007
The brownie goes back (as do all trout caught in rivers and streams - TFS policy). February 2007
Clint Peterson of Colorado, USA, hooked up in a Southern Lakes braided river. February 2007
James Davis of London, UK, tied in to a Southern Lakes rainbow. February 2007
James with a strong rainbow hen that had him into his backing. February 2007
A close up of the rainbow. James comment, "A wonderful day's fishing." February 2007
A big double haul helps propel the line and fly out towards the feeding sea trout. The location is in beautiful South Westland. February 2007
Fishing the edge for cruising browns. January 2007
A fly in the salt. Fishing a South Westland river mouth for brown trout and kahawai. January 2007
Fishing the emerald waters of a South Westland River. January 2007
This headwater brownie was taken on a dry fly in the headwaters of a Central Otago River by Dan Mosley of London, UK. January 2007
Dan with another cracking brownie jack from a Southern Lakes river, again on a dry fly. Dan's comments after a seven day charter - "Great company, extremely talented guide, many thanks, see you in 08." January 2007
Tasmanian Chris Smart working water in a Central Otago river. January 2007
Chris Smart tied into a Southern Lakes rainbow. January 2007
And a respectable rainbow as well. Chris shows off his catch. January 2007
Chris tight to a brownie. The final tally was five browns and four rainbows, all but one on the dry fly. January 2007
Chris Smart shows off a nice brownie. January 2007
At the end of the day, there was a few minutes taken for a final look up this beautiful valley. Long lasting memories were made today. "Superb day in the ... valley, superb spotting by a great guide" - Chris Smart January 2007
A clear Central Otago river, an upstream breeze and the promise of brown trout taking off the top. January 2007
Peter Gifford of California, USA, with a good brown trout from a Central Otago River. All trout are nice, it's the good ones that give you an opportunity. January 2007
Late spring in Southland. Anticipation of rising brownies. November 2006
It's brown beetle time! Great evening sport at the edge of Lake Dunstan. A very pretty brownie hooked in the top lip. November 2006
A small Central Otago trout stream. The trout are "home in the foam." November 2006
It is the policy of Trout Fishing Services to return all trout caught in rivers and streams. November 2006
Tony Dean of Auckland, NZ, with a nice high country rainbow. November 2006
Simon Whitie of NSW, Australia, with a colourful rainbow caught on his first day of fly fishing. November 2006
On Day Two, Simon caught this Central Otago river brownie on a nymph. Nice one! November 2006
Phil Gibson of NSW, Australia, releasing a nice brownie in a Central Otago River. Phil caught two brownies on his first attempt. His comment, "Brilliant." October 2006
Tim Wallace of Melbourne, Australia, with a nice brownie from a stillwater location in the Southern Lakes District. A respectable first trout on the fly for Tim! September 2006
Sam Wallace of Melbourne, Australia, fly fishing for brown tout in the Southern Lakes District. September 2006.
A hard pulling banded wrasse goes back. This species is good fun on light SWF. Interested in taking up the challenge? If so, please e-mail Trout Fishing Services. August 2006
Something different - a taste of salt. A banded wrasse, great sport on a #6 outfit. Gear - Sage Xi2, Penn International 1.5G, Cortland 444 Type 6 and an orange clouser. August 2006
Not a big rainbow but a thrilling first for Mike Powers of California USA. Mike's comments, "Thanks! Great day, enjoyed it!" March 2006
No, it's not a bonefish, it's a respectable brownie cruising a pool in a Southern Lakes river. March 2006
Brian Kelly of Montana, USA, with a pretty Southern Lakes rainbow that was sucking off the top. March 2006
An early fall day, a clear Southern Lakes river and a gentle upstream breeze, perfect for fly fishing. The angler is Sue Hare of Montana, USA. March 2006
Sue Hare of Montana, tight to a big Southern Lakes rainbow. March 2006
Sue Hare of Montana, USA, with a nice Southern Lakes brown taken on a cicada dry. March 2006
A Southland brown trout, as fat as a football. The happy angler is Ray Jaenicke of Albany, Western Australia. March 2006
Alex Ewing of Aspiring Helicopters lifts the R44 Raven off from Silverpine Lodge above Lake Hawea. Off for a day of heli-fishing. March 2006
This R44 Raven owned by Aspiring Helicopters offers two clients and their guide transport into remote and exciting fishing locations. March 2006
Cappy Rush of Pennsylvania, USA, fishing a pristine Southern Lakes river. March 2006
Terry Wheeler of Albany, Western Australia, with a respectable brown trout caught on a nymph in a Southland river. March 2006
Bob Hart of Sydney, Australia, with a nice river brown from Central Otago's high country. February 2006
Dr Ron Woody of Montana, USA, is another return client. Here he shows off a pretty high country brownie. February 2006
Cicada time! Kate Christian of NSW, Australia, releasing a chunky high county rainbow. February 2006
Richard Christian of NSW, Australia, fly fishing a beautiful high country lake on a beautiful late summer's day. February 2006
Great fun in the high country. Peter Sayers of NSW, Australia, with a nice rainbow taken on a cicada imitation. February 2006
Robert Kahn of Idaho, USA, with a fine South Westland brownie taken on a Blowfly Humpy. February 2006
Linda Kahn of Idaho tight to a South Westland brownie........
..... and time for a quick photo before the trout goes back. February 2006
Robert Kahn of Idaho, USA, with a nice South Westland brownie taken on a Chernobyl Ant. January 2006
Linda Kahn of Idaho, presents a dry fly to a large South Westland brownie. January 2006
US angler Linda Kahn of Idaho, with a pretty brownie from a river deep in South Westland. January 2006
Dawn Fleming of South Australia with her first trout, a pretty high country brownie taken on a dry fly. December 2005
Ben Curley of Washington DC, USA, with his first trout, a high country rainbow taken on a blowfly humpy. December 2005
Fishing for brownies in a Central Otago River. December 2005
Alex Campbell of North Carolina, USA, with a colourful high country brown from a Central Otago stream. Alex's comments, "I'm in heaven." December 2005
Dry fly fishing in a river well known for large browns. December 2005
Two smiles for the camera! US angler Alex Campbell with another nice high country brown. December 2005
A fine capture on a 2 weight outfit for Queenslander Peter Bell, taken on a blustery evening during a brown beetle hatch. November 2005
It's brown beetle time! Your guide Dick Marquand with one of four rainbows taken at dusk on a beetle imitation. November 2005
The end of a fight. An evening brownie taken on a beetle pattern by Ken McGraw of Wild Trout New Zealand. November 2005
A damsel nymphing brownie from Lake Dunstan. Check out the spots! November 2005
Streamside lupins add a touch of colour to this Central Otago landscape. November 2005
It's brown beetle time! Dennis Farmer of Queensland, Australia, hooked up to a rainbow. November 2005
Peter Bell of Queensland, Australia, with a hard earned brownie from a Central Otago stream. November 2005
The fingerprints of a brown trout are its spots, and no two brownies are identical. This beautifully spotted jack has earned its freedom. October 2005
A sea-run brownie from a South Westland estuary taken on a Clouser. October 2005
What guides do when they're not guiding. A sea-run brown is worked into the shallows. Photo by Ken McGraw. October 2005
At the end of the day there is always time to reflect on that big brownie in the eye of the pool and the missed strike. October 2005

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