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
(11 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $360
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $288

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Post Xmas
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Awesome Day of Spring Fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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DAVID A.
Shutesbury, MA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Julian very helpful guy.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 10, 2022
This was a โ€˜closed season tripโ€™ and still successful given the restrictions. Thanks.
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Lesley P.
New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Lake Rotoiti with Tour guide Julian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on January 8, 2021
Fabulous communication leading up to the trip. Weather raincheck and arranged a later start. Informative, incredibly...
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Aijun Z.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on June 5, 2022
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Stephen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Julian

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on December 2, 2022
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Hamish C.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on January 2, 2022
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