Old Farts & Old Tarts Tours - Flyfish Taupo - Taupo Package Taupo District

Brent, Great to fish with you!

Brent, Great to fish with you! I've been many places, but that was truly special. Great company, good fishing, and lot of laughs! Cannot wait to see the pictures- I'm already warning my fishing buddies to prepare to drool! And the book will be great conversation in the man cave at our new home!

Just a quick note to thank you from the 3 old geriatric fishermen aka the 3 Blind Mice and sharing your magnificent secret of the Rangitikei River.

It wasn’t until we flew into your remote campsite that I realised what we had to offer in NZ in the way of rugged isolated splendour.

Successful dry fly fishing for large trout in a pristine environment – it doesn’t get much better than this.

I suppose that even the most generous hearted fly-fisher will have one secret fishing location that remains undisclosed to anyone. This would represent “Bucket List” material of course.

Thanks so much for giving them such a superb introduction into fly fishing.

Thanks so much for taking the boys - Henry who has never been interested in NZ especially when I get so excited about the All Blacks now wants to buy a house here in Taupo.

We really had a great time with you!

Very grateful for your hospitality off the river and skill on it.

An Account of the Old Farts/Old Tarts Tour

She charged about like Dan Carter with his pants on fire, whilst I held the rod high to keep the leader away from the rocks lurking like an underwater Michael Cullen waiting to separate me from my treasure.

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Old Farts & Old Tarts Tours
Flyfish Taupo

Firstly, let’s explain what the terminology of what an ‘Old Fart’ or ‘Old Tart’ means... The term must be viewed as an expression of endearment rather than anything insulting. In New Zealand an ‘Old Fart or Tart’ is an affectionate term for those who are in their senior years. It also means - a great person who still lives life to the full and isn’t ready to have the coffin lid nailed shut just yet!

It all started by a chance meeting with a gentleman in his senior years, fishing one of Taupo’s local rivers. A conversation began and he mentioned that he had always wanted to fish a remote river, but the cost and the lack of a fishing buddy had prevented him from following his dream. He mentioned that if he could find “an old fart”, he would like to give it a go! The first ‘Old Farts Tour’ was born!

“Brent carries a satellite phone and an emergency locator beacon and he is very safety conscious. Help is literally minutes away, despite the remoteness. Essential when you consider the age and the affluence of many of his clients”.

David Treseder. Wellington, New Zealand (Junior Old Fart) January 2008.
Click here to read David’s full account of this very tour.

After some thought, we decided it is not only men who wish to discover fly fishing in the wilderness. Women feel exactly the same way, hence the addition of the “Old Tarts Tour”. I have guided a number of ladies on camping trips and provide some additional amenities to make camping more comfortable and enjoyable.

Flyfishtaupo.com will endeavour to match you up with a suitable fishing companion and arrange your wilderness adventure or, if you have a friend who has a similar outgoing nature – they can join us. We carefully select the river to suit your fitness and fishing ability and we can promise you one thing - it’s a great two or three days!

Here’s what to do
Contact us here at flyfishtaupo.com and drop me a detailed email using our online enquiry form with your personal details. This gives us the opportunity to align you with someone best suited to you.

Everything is planned with great care and detail and you are advised with regular updates leading up to the trip. An important aspect is that we keep a careful eye on the weather and if we see that things are looking bad we have the opportunity to delay or postpone at no additional cost. The price quoted is always inclusive with no hidden costs so you know before you commit to the trip.

Your safety is paramount to us therefore we do carry a satellite phone and other safety equipment for emergency purposes.

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