Testimonials From Very Happy Guests
Guest emails available on request for further follow up on testimonials.
To contact any of my guests and follow up on their testimonials please send an email request to jake@southernriversflyfishing.co.nz
You will then be put into direct contact with my guests to verify their testimonial and ask any questions you may have.
"My highest recommendation to Jake Berry of Southern Rivers Guided Fly Fishing! During February 2010 I fished with him several times, including a heli trip across the Southern Alps to the remote west of the South Island. I have fly fished for more than 35 years in the western United States and once for a couple of months in Patagonia, Argentina; but never have I had a finer fly fishing experience. Jake showed me the special tricks needed to find and catch the magnificent trout in those spectacularly beautiful rivers. Unforgettable are the many brown and rainbow trout we caught (all more than 4 pounds), Jake's infectious enthusiasm, or the great fun we had!”
Steve S., Seattle, Washington, USA
Jake Berry is an outstanding fly fishing guide with all of the
attributes of a “kiwi guide” who are the best in the trout fishing
world. He has the most important ability to see fish, to sight and spot
a trout and point it out (most US anglers have not developed the skill
to sight trout in moving water).
He is really fun to fish with and has the perfect personality for a guide. He does it all and very well.
I have fished all over the world and fished in New Zealand many times
over the past 25 years (and with Jake on repeat occasions) to
experience the unique kiwi style of sight fishing for trout. I am
confident in giving Jake Berry my highest recommendation to fellow fly
fishers who want to experience trout fishing “kiwi style”.
Gordon Cox MD, Billings, Montana, USA
“We had such a great time - you are a good teacher and very patient to boot! Thanks again for helping me hook my first trout; it is an experience I'll never forget. I look forward to doing some more fly fishing and to getting back to New Zealand; I have really fallen in love with it”.
Elmarie and Henk, Australia
"An excellent adventure, Jake's knowledge is superb, his patience and guidance led us to catch fish in an amazing setting, after 8 days in the South Island this was by far the best value for money of the entire trip. Kate has since decided to buy her own rod and I will be forever gutted that I was out caught by a girl 2-1, thanks again Jake we promise to look you up again and will recommend you wherever possible."
James, UK (Now living in Auckland)
“Thank you for your efforts in making my stay memorable. I learn't a great deal in our time together and will be a much better trout fisherman for it. Every fish I caught in the the rivers was a true experience for me.”
David Richards, Australia
"Jake is truly an inspiring and almost freakishly intuitive fly fishing guide - so much so that I now refer to him as the Trout Whisperer! I spent a day out on the river with him and it was unlike any fishing I have ever done - challenging, exciting and crammed full of lessons (he is also endlessly patient). I cannot recommend Jake's experience enough - he knows the water, he knows the fish and he is a good bloke as well."
Sophy Merrick, UK
“What an amazing day and what a way to end it with a hog of a trout. Thanks so much for a real NZ adventure”.
Scott Noble, Maine, USA.
