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
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kimberley P.
Auckland, New Zealand
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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.
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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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Andrew Y.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day out

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 30, 2023
Julian was a great guide and put us straight onto the fish. Awesome way to take in the beautiful scenery. Would recommend for...
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Susan H.
Helena, MT
Excellent
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What a great day to fish

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on August 4, 2023
Julian was an awesome captain. Great stories and great fishing.
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True S.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
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3 hrs out with Julian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on April 19, 2021
We went out with Julian for 3 hrs and we caught 3x rainbow trout. Really awesome experience as it was out first time fishing...
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