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
(15 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $387

Rotorua Trout Outfitters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $327

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip
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Great day catching rainbow trout around Rotarua.
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Luke J.
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Fishing with Julian

VERIFIED   Full Day Fly Fishing Trip (2 MAX) on November 2, 2023
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Fishing with Julian

VERIFIED   Saltwater Fly Fishing Trip on November 1, 2023
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Bradley M.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
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Half day trout fishing with Julian

VERIFIED   Half Day Fly Fishing Trip (2 MAX) on October 19, 2022
A great fishing experience and we will be eating beautiful rainbow trout for our dinner tonight. One good sized fish, would...
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DAVID A.
Shutesbury, MA
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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
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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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