Captain
Daniel Wood

Member since March 2019 Taupo, New Zealand
Background
The Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters crew have years of experience fishing their local lake and all over New Zealand. They're committed to providing a professional, knowledgeable service, teaching you all about these productive waters, and are happy to fulfil whatever specific requirements you may have. Your captain, Dan Wood, loves meeting new people and hopes to put a smile on your face when you come aboard.
Techniques
After many years of Fly Fishing in rivers and Lakes throughout New Zealand I eventually was attracted by the relative comfort of boat fishing. The traditional, so called purist Fly Fishermen will often express their views on how boat fishing requires little skill or knowledge. I can tell you that Boat Fishing for Trout is a whole new adventure. Understanding the feeding, breading, seasonal, boat speed, weather, lake geography and the numerous other factors will directly affect the catch rate. Techniques employed by us include Deep Water Trolling with Downriggers, Harling and my favourite - Jig Fishing. These techniques are to be employed to align with the various factors to decide the best option for the time of day or season. Rod handling and lures used, whether feather or metal/plastic are another knowledge base altogether. I share my knowledge and impart my skills whenever a Client Fisherman or interested newcomer displays an interest to gain appreciation of this magnificent sport

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Wood

Taupo, New Zealand
Background
The Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters crew have years of experience fishing their local lake and all over New Zealand. They're committed to providing a professional, knowledgeable service, teaching you all about these productive waters, and are happy to fulfil whatever specific requirements you may have. Your captain, Dan Wood, loves meeting new people and hopes to put a smile on your face when you come aboard.
Techniques
After many years of Fly Fishing in rivers and Lakes throughout New Zealand I eventually was attracted by the relative comfort of boat fishing. The traditional, so called purist Fly Fishermen will often express their views on how boat fishing requires little skill or knowledge. I can tell you that Boat Fishing for Trout is a whole new adventure. Understanding the feeding, breading, seasonal, boat speed, weather, lake geography and the numerous other factors will directly affect the catch rate. Techniques employed by us include Deep Water Trolling with Downriggers, Harling and my favourite - Jig Fishing. These techniques are to be employed to align with the various factors to decide the best option for the time of day or season. Rod handling and lures used, whether feather or metal/plastic are another knowledge base altogether. I share my knowledge and impart my skills whenever a Client Fisherman or interested newcomer displays an interest to gain appreciation of this magnificent sport
Anglers Choice

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(100 reviews)
Angler's choice
Taupo
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $256

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 100 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Guy G.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing and Fun AM on May 21, 2021
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Richard Z.
Gisborne, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Friendly captain and crew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing and Fun AM on April 24, 2021
Overall we enjoyed the trip and the boat is nice although we did not catch any fish, probably a luck thing though.
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Renee M.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing and Fun on April 7, 2021
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Greg C.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing and Fun - 9am on April 4, 2021
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Andrea M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daniel

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Taste of Fishing on December 29, 2022
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