Name: Stonefly Lodge, South Island
SKU: 6596-stonefly-lodge-south-island
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Stonefly Lodge, South Island

Size chart

Clothing Size Conversion Chart
Category	US	EU	UK	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Hips (in)
Men	XS	44	34	32-34	26-28	33-35
	S	46	36	34-36	28-30	35-37
	M	48	38	38-40	32-34	39-41
	L	50	40	42-44	36-38	43-45
	XL	52	42	46-48	40-42	47-49
Women	XS	32	6	31-32	24-25	33-34
	S	34	8	33-34	26-27	35-36
	M	36	10	35-36	28-29	37-38
	L	38-40	12-14	37-39	30-32	39-41
	XL	42	16	40-42	33-35	42-44
Youth	XS	128	7	26-28	23-24	26-28
	S	134	8	28-30	24-25	28-30
	M	140	10	30-32	25-26	30-32
	L	146	12	32-34	26-27	32-34
	XL	152	14	34-36	27-28	34-36

Pants Size Conversion Chart
Category	US	EU	UK	Waist (in)	Hip (in)	Inseam (in)
Men	28	44	28	28	34	30
	30	46	30	30	36	31
	32	48	32	32	38	32
	34	50	34	34	40	33
	36	52	36	36	42	34
Women	0	32	4	24	34	30
	2	34	6	25	35	30
	4	36	8	26	36	31
	6	38	10	27	38	32
	8	40	12	28	40	32

Shoes Size Conversion Chart
Category	US	EU	UK	Foot Length (in)
Men	6	39	5.5	9.25
	7	40	6.5	9.625
	8	41	7.5	10
	9	42	8.5	10.25
	10	43	9.5	10.625
	11	44	10.5	11
	12	45	11.5	11.25
	13	46	12.5	11.625
Women	5	35	2.5	8.5
	6	36	3.5	8.875
	7	37	4.5	9.25
	8	38	5.5	9.625
	9	39	6.5	10
	10	40	7.5	10.25
	11	41	8.5	10.625
	12	42	9.5	11
M (Unisex)	5	37	4.5	8.75
	6	38	5.5	9
	7	39	6.5	9.5
	8	40	7.5	10
	9	41	8.5	10.25
	10	42	9.5	10.625
	11	43	10.5	11
	12	44	11.5	11.25

Description

New Zealand’s Stonefly Lodge combines world-class fly fishing with luxury accommodation and fine cuisine. Stonefly Lodge is one of only a few fly-fishing lodges that have been accredited with the “Luxury Lodges of New Zealand” membership.

The Fly Fishing

This region receives more sunlight than any other part of New Zealand and is graced with incredible mountains and crystal clear waters flowing through numerous rivers and streams inhabited by wild trout. This combination of pleasant weather, scenery, and trout fishing opportunities has made this part of New Zealand a favorite with knowledgeable anglers, many of whom visit annually.

On a typical day, skilled anglers have a realistic chance of catching two to three fish, averaging four to seven pounds. Each fish will likely present enough challenge to make it interesting, but this type of fishing requires a bit of patience and persistence on the angler’s part. Trout fishing in New Zealand is often a game of finding the fish and this sometimes calls for some hiking. Blind fishing is not common, or productive, in New Zealand, and with fish that average much larger than fish in the US, it is sometimes necessary to cover some water in order to find them. Don’t be surprised if you walk &#188 mile between fish, or if once you find a fish, you get only a few casts to try and entice them to take your fly. It is this challenge that most skilled anglers truly enjoy and what makes fly fishing in New Zealand truly unique.

Heli-fishing is popular in New Zealand and allows anglers to reach more remote areas where the larger trout often reside. In New Zealand, unlike the US, larger fish are often found in the headwaters of rivers and streams. The farther upstream you go, usually the bigger the fish get. Since most headwaters are in remote regions with very limited access, a helicopter is usually the best way to reach the larger fish. It is also a wonderful way to see the spectacular scenery of the area. We encourage you to consider at least one day of heli-fishing during your stay at Stonefly Lodge. Heli-fishing is best booked on-site, in consultation with your guide, and the rates vary depending on the destination and size of your party. The helicopter departs from the lodge’s private helipad and flights can be arranged on short notice. Many anglers say the flight alone and the spectacular scenery is worth the trip.

Stonefly lodge stocks a full range of waders, boots, rods, and reels for guest use. Your guide will have all the flies required for the fishing days.

All of the fly fishing guides at Stonefly Lodge are members of the NZ Professional Guides Association and are hand selected for their vast experience of the local waters, ability to stalk and spot trout, and individual personality.

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