Captain
Julian Danby

Member since March 2019 Rotorua, New Zealand
Background
For as long as I can remember I have had a fishing rod in my hand. Fishing became my livelihood in 2015 establishing Rotorua Trout Guide allowing me the opportunity to host visiting anglers from around the globe in the fabulous fly fishing destination, the Rotorua district.
Techniques
I have most fun when fly fishing the wilderness rivers of New Zealand. on the boat im alway open to new techniques and methods to catch trout including Jigging, trolling and spinning.

Hey, I'm Captain Julian Danby

Rotorua, New Zealand
Background
For as long as I can remember I have had a fishing rod in my hand. Fishing became my livelihood in 2015 establishing Rotorua Trout Guide allowing me the opportunity to host visiting anglers from around the globe in the fabulous fly fishing destination, the Rotorua district.
Techniques
I have most fun when fly fishing the wilderness rivers of New Zealand. on the boat im alway open to new techniques and methods to catch trout including Jigging, trolling and spinning.
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Rotorua Trout Guide

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Rotorua
trips from US $326

Rotorua Trout Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Rotorua
trips from US $249

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Post Xmas
Great fishing guide
Awesome Day of Spring Fishing
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Eddie P.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Morning on Lake Rotoiti

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on January 18, 2024
This morning I spent 3 wonderful hours on one on New Zealandโ€™s most beautiful lakes with a skilled Skipper, Justin, who made...
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Gerhard W.
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Post Xmas

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on January 16, 2024
Highly recommended, skipper was highly knowledgeable on the best fishing spots๐Ÿ‘ Manage to catch 6 trout
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Margie H.
Excellent
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Great fishing guide

VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for on January 5, 2024
Julian went out of his way to make sure we caught fish.ย  He is very knowledgeable and gave instructions on catching.
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Kimberley P.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with Julian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on July 5, 2023
Thanks Julian for a great 3 hour fishing trip with our 5 year old son. We all had a great time and appreciated the pick up...
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Allison O.
Excellent
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Awesome Day of Spring Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on October 16, 2023
We had a great day! The weather was stunning for Spring we caught some ๐ŸŸ! Took one home for dinner and let the rest go....
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