King Tide Salt Fly is a fishing charter and tour operator located in Tauranga, in the beautiful Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Lucas Allen, the owner and operator, is a specialist in saltwater flats fly-fishing and is highly experienced in targeting the elusive ray riding Kingfish.
The primary focus of King Tide Salt Fly is to provide guided saltwater fly-fishing trips on the Tauranga harbour flats. The main target species are the “Ray Riders,” which are large, hard fighting, and super aggressive feeding Kingfish that sit on the backs of Stingrays as they search for easy meals. This unique fishing experience offers fly-fishing enthusiasts the ultimate shallow water sight fishing challenge, with the thrill of a big Kingfish obliterate their popper fly.
In addition to Kingfish, Lucas, and his team also target other species such as kahawai, which are known for their hard fights and acrobatic jumps. These fish often school in massive numbers, providing exciting light tackle angling encounters.
The prime season for saltwater fly-fishing with King Tide Salt Fly is from spring through to autumn, which spans from October to May. During this time, a variety of species including Kingfish, snapper, kahawai, trevally, and tuna can be targeted on the expansive saltwater flats.
Clients of King Tide Salt Fly can expect to use top-end fly-fishing gear and equipment specifically designed for the harsh saltwater environment. High-quality brands such as Scott fly rods, Hatch and Waterworks Lamson fly reels, and Airflo fly lines are provided for use during the trips. Hand-tied salt flies like poppers and clousers, tailored for the local fishing conditions, are also provided for use during the trips or can be purchased for future use.
The fishing charters are conducted aboard the custom-built aluminium boat called King Tide. This 17. 5ft vessel, built by FC Boats, meets stringent commercial requirements and provides a safe, stable, and uncluttered casting platform for saltwater fly-fishing. It is equipped with a bow-mounted Minn Kota electric motor and Talon shallow water anchor spike, allowing for efficient stalking of fish in shallow water.
Lucas and his team are passionate about saltwater fly-fishing and are committed to providing an exceptional and memorable experience for their clients. They are happy to answer any questions and provide further information about the ray riding Kingfish of the Tauranga flats.
To get in touch with King Tide Salt Fly for bookings or further information, potential clients can contact Lucas through the provided contact details. They can also visit the website or browse the social media pages for more information, testimonials, and photos of the exciting saltwater fly-fishing experiences offered by King Tide Salt Fly.