100 GUIDES BEST NEW ZEALAND PATTERNS The collection comes in anOlive Green Transparent Waterproof Slit Foam Fly Box in 2 sizes large holds 540 flies small hols 150 flies fly box with the following flies
Recommended fly selections for New Zealand are typically pretty basic, as the rivers are relatively sterile. However, I prefer to take a wide range of flies so that I feel like I'm covered in just about any circumstance. The basic aquatic bugs are mayflies and caddisflies, with midges and stoneflies more important in a few places. Terrestrial patterns such as small hoppers, beetles, and cicadas are also essential in the summer months. I have found that the fish aren't terribly sophisticated when it comes to patterns, but I'm always prepared for the fish that is feeding selectively.
Carry a wide range of generic dry fly patterns in sizes 12-16. These would include various Wulff patterns, Klinkhammers, Parachutes, and hairwings. For nymphs, go with copper or black tungsten weighted nymphs in sizes 14-18. Again, generic patterns such as Pheasant Tails and Hare & Coppers tied in a variety of colors will cover most situations. Always have a few larger stonefly and damselfly nymphs in the box, as well. Cicadas, beetles, ants, and hopper patterns can all be effective, so carry a box of terrestrials. Fishing streamers—Zonkers and Beadhead Woolly Buggers—often works great, especially in stained or high water. Mouse fishing is one thing that New Zealand is well known for, so carry a few of these for fishing some of the Beech forest streams and lakes.
Dries
Adams 12 - 18
Adams Parachute 14- 18
Dads Favourite 12 - 18
CDC Emerger 14 - 16
Blue Dun 14 -18
Cadis Emerger,
Elk Hair Caddis 12 - 16
Stimulator,
Cicada 10
Blow Fly
Humpies asst Colours 10 - 16
Kakahi Queen 12 - 14
Royal Wolff 10 -16
Ruber legs Terrestrial 10
"Nymphs,bead and no bead Assorted"
Black and Peacock 14 - 16
Green Caddis 12 -14
Pheasant Tail
Pheasant Tail fashback
Cadalac nymph
Damsel Fly nymph 10 - 12
Hare and Copper 10 - 16
Hare and Copper flash back 10 - 16
Hares Ear 10 - 16
Brown Stone Fly 10 - 12
tungsten bead Hares Ear 10 - 16
Rubber John Tungsten
"Lures & Streamers"
Black Marabou 8
10 Woolly Buggers assorted colours and sizes
Mrs Simpson 8 - 10
Hamils Killer 8 - 10
10 Glo Bugs assorted colours #8-10
some patterns maybe subsituted when out of stock
Product Code: 100R12
