Andy Matenson Fly Fishing Guiding and Instruction
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of casting on the historic Howqua River, renowned for its exceptional freshwater fishing.
- Learn from Andy Matenson, a Certified Casting Instructor with over 30 years of guiding expertise in Victoria's High Country.
- Explore 600 metres of private river frontage, offering exclusive access to some of Australia's best trout streams.
- Enjoy tailored fly fishing lessons and guided trips, with all gear provided for a hassle-free adventure.
Andy is based at Riverdowns on the Historic Howqua River, right at the centre of one of Australia’s most famous freshwater fisheries.
Fly fishing instruction and guiding can be arranged for guests and visitors. Your guide, Andy Matenson, has over 30 years of professional guiding experience. He guides in Victoria’s High Country, New England, and the Snowy Mountains. He is a Certified Casting Instructor with the International Fly Fishing Federation.
Riverdowns Fly Fishing has 600 metres of private frontage to the historic Howqua River, and other famous trout streams, including the Delatite, Jamieson and Upper Goulburn Rivers are within easy reach.
Riverdowns Fly Fishing Guiding and Instruction offer two hour lessons, half day trips and all day guiding. All gear can be supplied.
Accommodation at Riverdowns is also available.
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Tour/s
Half Day Fly Fishing Lesson
Riverdowns is at the centre of one of Australia’s most famous freshwater fisheries.
Fly fishing instruction and guiding can be arranged for guests and visitors. Your guide, Andy Matenson, has over 20 years of professional guiding experience. He guides in Victoria’s High Country, New England, and the Snowy Mountains. He is a certified casting instructor with the Fly Fishing Federation.
Riverdowns Fly Fishing have 600 metres of private frontage to the historic Howqua River, and are an easy drive to several other famous trout streams, including the Delatite, the Jamieson and the Upper Goulburn.
A half day fly fishing lesson usually begins with a lesson on the grass and then you will move to the water, with around three hours of fishing time. Tota lesson duraiton is four hours for one to three people.
Riverdowns can cater for beginners to advanced fly fisherfolk. Learn to fish the river and/or still water, whatever is your preference. All gear is included.
Tea and coffee and snacks are provided.
Full Day Fly Fishing Guide
Riverdowns is at the centre of one of Australia’s most famous freshwater fisheries.
Fly fishing instruction and guiding can be arranged for guests and visitors. Your guide, Andy Matenson, has over 20 years of professional guiding experience. He guides in Victoria’s High Country, New England, and the Snowy Mountains. He is a certified casting instructor with the Fly Fishing Federation.
Riverdowns Fly Fishing have 600 metres of private frontage to the historic Howqua River, and are an easy drive to several other famous trout streams, including the Delatite, the Jamieson and the Upper Goulburn.
In a full day they can travel further and extend your fishing opportunities. They generally start at 8:30am and return late afternoon. You will get to explore local waters and extend your skills and knowledge of fly fishing.
All gear as necessary can be provided. Maximum three people. Lunch, tea and coffee is provided.
Two-hour Fly Fishing Lesson
Riverdowns is at the centre of one of Australia’s most famous freshwater fisheries.
Fly fishing instruction and guiding can be arranged for guests and visitors. Your guide, Andy Matenson, has over 20 years of professional guiding experience. He guides in Victoria’s High Country, New England, and the Snowy Mountains. He is a certified casting instructor with the Fly Fishing Federation.
Riverdowns Fly Fishing have 600 metres of private frontage to the historic Howqua River, and are an easy drive to several other famous trout streams, including the Delatite, the Jamieson and the Upper Goulburn.
A two hour lesson is mostly on grass, with a little on water time. All standards are catered for, from beginner to those wishing to improve their existing skills.
All gear is provided.
Memberships
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