Client References

  • "In January 2006, I had the opportunity to see first hand Mr. Dore's guiding skills when I fished the South Island of New Zealand. As a life member of the FFF and a recent recipient of the Lew Jewett Award, I can attest to his qualifications without reservation.
    Chris knew the location, the equipment, the flies, the presentations and so much more. For differing weather and water conditions, he was able to put us onto fish and I mean ultra quality fish. Chris has the enthusiasm and love of fly fishing that makes his company a veritable pleasure. Chris knows the country; he is knowledgeable of the rivers and finds fish where even the most sophisticated American angler would not even care to look.
    Over my many years of fly fishing, I have had so few quides that match this fellow. For example, his unlimited patience allowed me to cast to a fish for 5...that's right five...hours enabling me to catch a life time fish. I dare to say that most anglers and even fewer guides would have given up in half the time. His jubilance after I finally hooked and landed this fish was only exceeded by mine. Chris is superb!"
    Robert J. Sousa, Vice Chairman, Venturing Fly Fishing Comittee, MA, USA

  • "What a great day of fishing we had on the Mataura River together. Those Brown trout were real winners.
    I have had days on the stream where the guide was good but not much fun to be with and some that were fun to be with but not much good. To have both attributes is a rare quality, and I'm sure you will have much success in the business. A first class service."
    Terry Cummings, Montana, USA

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  • "What a terrific vacation! For me the highlight was being able to fly fish in New Zealand, but that was just the start. The bonus was fishing with you, taking advantage of your great expertise and the good nature with which you managed to put me on to such big brown trout. Your knowledge of the waters, and the flies to use was invaluable and a real lesson in the art of fly-fishing. Many thanks and I hope I can get back to NZ to fish with you again. Best regards, tight lines."
    Alan S. Novick, Naples, Florida, USA

  • "A true professional; skilled fly caster, guide, teacher, companion and a gentleman all round."
    Kurt Klimkat, Victoria, Australia

  • "Recently I have had the pleasure to fish some of the South Islands magnificent trout streams in the guidance and company of Chris Dore. Don't be fooled by their appearance, these rivers can be tough at times, as are the fish, and I was very much in need of a good guide.
    Chris filled this roll magnificently with great local knowledge, far better eyes than mine and infinite patience.
    I would thoroughly recommend Chris, who will happily go to some extra trouble to find good water and fish, always with good grace and humor."
    Simon Thompson, Tasmania

  • "As a green 'novice' to fly fishing, I met Chris on my first trip to New Zealand. His local knowledge was invaluable and his patience much appreciated! In a few short hours under his expert guidance, I had stalked polarized and dry flied my first New Zealand Brown Trout. His knowledge of fly-fishing is extraordinary and combined with his superb teaching skills, made for an incredible fishing experience. I can’t wait to come again. (P.S. Chris needs to work on his jokes!)"
    Stephen E Heriott, Gold Coast, Australia



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