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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $385
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $326

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
Great trip
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Great day catching rainbow trout around Rotarua.
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Fishing with Julian

VERIFIED   Half Day Fly Fishing Trip (2 MAX) on April 27, 2025
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Peter H.
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The trip of life time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 14, 2024
If you are going fishing try to have two or three open days allowing for bad weather ect ย  ......Working with skipper and...
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Peter C.
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5.0 / 5
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Silver lining

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on October 5, 2024
Great experience out on the water.ย  Highly recommend!
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Eddie P.
Excellent
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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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Ailsa L.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
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Half day trip with first timers - amazing! 5*

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Ailsa Leach on January 30, 2022
Julian took myself and my youngest son (9) out On a warm Sunday morning when we were down from Auckland for anniversary weekend....
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