Tenkara Guides in New Zealand?

[Tea_and_Tenkara (Guenther)]

I’m going to be traveling to New Zealand in mid-February and was wondering if anyone knows of any Tenkara friendly guides on the South Island. In my searching nothing’s really come up. I’m open to recommendations for western-style fly fishing guides too, but I’m not a particularly good western style fly fisherman.

[dpnoll (David Noll)]

I’ve fished in Chile, Spain and Portugal with guides who had never done Tenkara and it wasn’t a problem. I had a great time with all three guides. As long as they are willing to go with a Tenkara angler you should be fine.

[Brian_Miller]

This topic from awhile back mentioned Tenkara being restricted in NZ.
Is @HowieNZ1 still around?

Greetings from New Zealand

Hi, I have been busy reading on the forum over the last week and should introduce myself. My name is Howie and I live in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. A couple of months ago I followed Tristan on YouTube and became fascinated with Tenkara, to my disbelief I found that New Zealand freshwater fishery regulations state that fixed line fishing is illegal, not to be deterred I approached the CEO of Otago Fish and Game and put my case forward for Tenkara. He took it to the council and I have been issu…

[Tea_and_Tenkara (Guenther)]

Thanks for the info. I’ve never hired a guide before so I wasn’t sure if they’re generally ok with guiding a slightly different discipline.

[Peder]

@Brian_Miller

Is Howie still around?

If someone @ mentions him or sends a PM, you can find out.