MEET YOUR GUIDE
Matt Butler
Born and bred in NZ, Matt has been Fly-Fishing for over 20 years & 10 years guiding clients from all over the world.
Based in Te Anau & guiding throughout Southland & Fiordland. With an engaging and intimate knowledge of the region and its fishery, Matt ensures every day is an unforgettable kiwi experience.
More Than A Day's Fishing
A day with Traveltruly is an invitation to slow down, read the water and experience the New Zealand on its own terms.
We may walk a clear river in search of a single wild brown trout. We may change direction with the weather, spend time refining a cast or stop simply to take in where we are.
The day is private and shaped around you. Your experience, ability and ambitions determine where we go and how we fish.
The aim is not only to give you the best opportunity on the river. It is for you to leave with new skills, good stories and a deeper connection to this part of New Zealand.
A day that is truly yours
No two anglers and no two rivers are the same. Each trip is planned around your experience, fitness, interests and the conditions on the day.
Guidance that stays with you
Matt explains not only what to do, but why: how to read water, approach a fish, adapt a cast and make better decisions on unfamiliar rivers.
A genuine sense of place
Travel beyond the usual visitor routes and experience southern New Zealand through its rivers, landscape, weather and local stories.