Latitude Guiding

Latitude Guiding Mike Kirkpatrick, independent guide and CEO of Latitude Guiding, providing anglers an epic time fish

Latitude Guiding in a Nelson based Fly Fishing Service that covers the entire upper South Island as far south as Lewis Pass. Local, Back country to Remote Helicopter access are all catered for and taken on with enthusiasm. 25 years experience hunting and fishing the whole district gives me the knowledge to provide the trip of a lifetime.

New movie out: Myself and Cory Scott are fishing in a time of low air pressure and grumpy fish. We muster up enough chan...
16/06/2025

New movie out: Myself and Cory Scott are fishing in a time of low air pressure and grumpy fish. We muster up enough chances to get a couple to the bank. It's not always roses here, sometimes you get thorns...

One thing is for sure though, We always manage to have fun regardless.
All gear available in our online shop https://latitudegearshop.com/

You win some, You lose some. Fly fishing NZ.. Myself and Cory Scott are fishing in a time of low air pressure and grumpy fish. We muster up enough chances to get a couple to the bank. It's not always roses here,

Had a great last week of the season with  where we headed south in the hope of dry fly action. Kinda slow for periods bu...
02/05/2025

Had a great last week of the season with where we headed south in the hope of dry fly action. Kinda slow for periods but enough rising fish to well and truly make up for that. Epic fun.

 doing what he does best with a lunker on a stunning day out. It's the first of a few days out together as we dust off t...
13/03/2025

doing what he does best with a lunker on a stunning day out. It's the first of a few days out together as we dust off the cobwebs after long guiding stints. Heaven.

Dave with a few of the fish from a recent trip where, dispite low water levels, fish hit flies with almost reckless aban...
11/03/2025

Dave with a few of the fish from a recent trip where, dispite low water levels, fish hit flies with almost reckless abandon...

Trophy Trout are special - no matter how many you have landed. Each story is compelling and unique. This big boy was jus...
23/11/2024

Trophy Trout are special - no matter how many you have landed. Each story is compelling and unique. This big boy was just a faint smudge feeding in front of the willow tree in shot. While there was no way of predicting it's true size, it looked substantial. A good cast and snappy hook set was followed by a tumbling jump which had us gasping as he hit the water with a heavy splash. Many nervous moments ensued as Dave negotiated the myriad of obstacles, not the least of which was the willow itself. Get in touch, write your story.



Opening day was cold and we had to be happy with a short section of river but got into some nice fish. Cobwebs slowly be...
14/10/2024

Opening day was cold and we had to be happy with a short section of river but got into some nice fish. Cobwebs slowly being erased.


On a day where the air temperature never got over 7deg Celcius, myself and  had to graft a bit to get fish to eat. We bo...
09/10/2024

On a day where the air temperature never got over 7deg Celcius, myself and had to graft a bit to get fish to eat. We both managed to lose some pretty big fish which was a bummer but those we landed were solid and more than welcome on a bleak day. Roll on summer...

I'd like to invite fellow anglers out there to check out our new online flyfishing and associated gear store 'LATITUDE G...
22/09/2024

I'd like to invite fellow anglers out there to check out our new online flyfishing and associated gear store 'LATITUDE GEAR SHOP' https://latitudegearshop.com/

We stock many Guideline products including Rods, Reels, Lines, Clothing Packs etc.

Also we have Backcountry Skinz for the amazing 1mm neoprene leggings and neoprene Guard Socks among other gear.

Have a look now for gearing up for the new season. Amazing value for money and gear i'd stake my reputation on...

The shop focuses on providing top-quality products tested by the founders themselves, ensuring customers have everything they need to feel comfortable, light, and versatile in the wilderness.

11/07/2024

My latest video on YouTube has just gone live. Shot up in the North Island of New Zealand, it features Hans Kreuer and Cory Scott Flyfishing in a part of the country of unimaginable beauty. A LOT of big Rainbows landed on a combination of Euro and Indicator nymphing. Share about if you like it and please, like subscribe and comment. Peace all.
https://youtu.be/6t7Yg6Je0a0

Solitude. immersed in dreamlike country. Expecting the indicator to dip (rather than hoping) keeps the eye firmly on the...
15/06/2024

Solitude.

immersed in dreamlike country. Expecting the indicator to dip (rather than hoping) keeps the eye firmly on the prize.

This fish. Wow.I was filming some epic footage with  and  a long way from the road. They suggested I go again, having la...
14/06/2024

This fish. Wow.
I was filming some epic footage with and a long way from the road. They suggested I go again, having landed a stunning Jack, so in I went. Cory was filming and had just hit pause (as the water looked less promising with the euro rig I was using) and of course I hooked up on this tank...
It's the way it goes sometimes, but after a titanic battle, I landed probably the best conditioned Rainbow of my life. Beast mode.

A big rainbow like this is something of a rarity for me coming from Nelson. I was coaxed out from behind the camera by  ...
13/06/2024

A big rainbow like this is something of a rarity for me coming from Nelson. I was coaxed out from behind the camera by and to join the fun. This is one of two wonderful fish that came up tight on the euro gear in short order. Cheers fellas!

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