Yellow Dog client Bruce B. recently traveled to New Zealand where he spent a week at Owen River Lodge. Read his thoughts below on the booking process, gear recommendations, and the overall experience with lodging and accommodations.
Q. Did you find the trip booking process through Yellow Dog enjoyable and useful?
If not, please share why.
R. Very helpful, detailed with good follow up.
Q. Was the Yellow Dog pre-trip planning packet(s) and travel itinerary you received for your trip helpful and accurate? If not, how could it be improved?
R. It was perfect.
Q. Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the overall lodging (rooms, dining area, social area, etc)?
R. The lodge was fabulous, transportation was easy. Best lodge that I have ever visited. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. The best food that I could have ever imagined.
Q. Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the service, friendliness, etc of the lodge staff?
R. Food and Staff were the ultimate.
Q. Did the food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) match what you were expecting? If not, please provide additional comments or constructive feedback.
R. Exceeded expectations by a mile.
Q. Were you pleased with your guide(s) customer service, communication skills, professionalism, work ethic, and general fishing knowledge? If not, please share why.
R. Guide was excellent.
Q. What key pieces of gear or flies made your trip successful?
R. New Zealand Nymph indicator was incredible.
Q. What piece(s) of equipment would not leave home without for this trip , or your next, with Yellow Dog?
R. Wading boot traction would have helped.
Q. Would you return to this lodge destination? Please share why or why not.
R. Yes, the fish are few but trophy sized. The food and accommodation are without peer.
Q. How would you briefly summarize your overall trip experience?
R. Trip of a lifetime
