2012 TOUR PRICES and BOOKING DETAILS

Welcome to my new and expanded price list.

You will need to spend some time looking through your options.

Are You Single? Want to share a fishing tour with others of same interests? Then why not look at our singles days or weekends! Click here to see singles packages!

Our Specialty is large groups! Call or e-mail for a special large group quotation.

Yes we also hire tackle! In fact we are the tackle hire specialists and can cater for groups of up to 40 people.            See prices down below.

2012 PRICES (includes GST)
(Prices set as of August 2011, prices do vary depending on the season, please ask for a quote)

All prices are subject to seasonal change.

There are four methods used to catch trout in the Snowy Mountains and Steve Williamson can help you experience one or all of those methods. You can use lures to spin the lakes and rivers, you can fly fish the streams or rivers, you can bait fish the lakes or why not experience a lake trolling trip from Steve’s well equipped boat, just sit back relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery while you wait for the fish to bite. All gear is provided on tours, just bring yourself!


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TROUT FISHING

SUMMER SEASON

2012

 

½ DAY and FULL DAY PRICE LIST

2012 (Subject to Change)

Prices and times change in the winter months.

There are four methods used to catch trout in the Snowy Mountains and Steve Williamson can help you experience one or all of those methods. You can use lures to spin the lakes and rivers, you can fly fish the streams or rivers, you can bait fish the lakes or why not experience a lake trolling trip from Steve’s well equipped boat, just sit back relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery while you wait for the fish to bite.      

Whatever method you choose to fish we can help you out. On our half day tours (4 hours) you can choose one or two methods to try and on a FULL DAY (8 hour) tour you can choose one method  or all!

The full day tour where you try out boat trolling, lure spinning, bait fishing and fly fishing lessons is a great start for new comers to the sport that want to experience all the ways you can catch a trout.

All tackle supplied just turn up!

DAY TOURS (8 hours duration)

Spinning, Bait fishing, Fly fishing and Boat Trolling, choose to experience one or all of these methods.

Private (1 person only)-$650.00  

2 share- $380.00 each.  3 share -$310 each   4 share  -$270 each.

PLEASE NOTE

Full 8 hour day on the boat has a minimum charge of $790 for 1 or 2 people.

HALF DAY(4 hours duration)

 Spinning, Bait fishing, Fly fishing and Boat Trolling, choose to experience one or two of these methods.

Private (1 person only)-$395.00  

2 share- $245.00 each.  3 share -$190 each.   4 share - $170 each.

# Minimum Charge for the boat ONLY is $120 per hour

(Larger groups by quotation- We specialise in corporate trips)

Two to 7 day packages, with accommodation, by quotation.

MORE INFORMATION

BOOKING GROUP SIZE

All of our tours are usually private, that is - you book yourself and bring your own party.

We do not have daily organised charters where you book as an individual and you share the booking with others. We find that personalised tours are best.

4 people is a good size for a private tour, however we can handle much larger groups.

LARGE GROUPS

Large groups are quoted as special discounted rates apply.

AGE LIMITS

There is an age limit for children depending on the tour type.

BOOKING TIMES.

In summer tours may start at first light depending on daylight savings hours.

Fly fishing tours may start later in the morning or afternoon.

Half day tours can be morning or afternoon.

In winter our tours normally start at 9am and we are off the water by 4pm

BEST TIME TO FISH

We recommend that the early morning fishing and the weather is generally best at first light, however the fish may come on the bite at any time during the day so it is always a gamble.

If you’re a late starter then we recommend a luncheon or evening booking.

Evenings are great to get the late rise when fly fishing

FISH SPECIES

Lake Jindabyne holds brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and maybe if your lucky a brook trout! In the streams and rivers we catch mostly brown trout and rainbow trout.

FISH GUARANTEE

We are dealing with wild animals and we can never predict how they will behave on the day.

WHAT YOU GET

ü      Fully experienced fishing guide.

ü      All equipment supplied or BYO.

ü      Full explanation on methods used from guides with a lifetime of professional experience.

ü      A boat with the most up to date equipment including the very best in fish finders!

ü      Fishing licence is included on all boat tours.

ü      All rods reels and tackle. You don’t even have to pay for lures or flies lost!

ü      You get to keep any fish caught, up to your legal maximum permitted by law!

ü      You may release fish if you wish.

ü      Refreshments on half day tours . Lunches on full day tours!

ü      Great company!

PAYMENT POLICY

Full payment if booked less than 14 days prior to the tour.

Booking fee (20%) applies if cancelled within 14days or tour and full refund of money.

If you cancel less than 14 days prior we may offer a booking transfer less a booking deposit of 20%.

BOAT TROLLING

2012 PRICE LIST

 

There are four methods used to catch trout in the Snowy Mountains and Steve Williamson can help you experience one or all of those methods. You can use lures to spin the lakes and rivers, you can fly fish the streams or rivers, you can bait fish the lakes or why not experience a lake trolling trip from Steve’s well equipped boat, just sit back relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery while you wait for the fish to bite.      

Our boat is a 6.1 metre ‘Marlin Broadbill’ fully ‘NSW Waterways’ surveyed for you comfort and safety in all weather conditions.

Trolling is probably the easiest and most productive way to catch a trout or salmon.

A relaxing way to fish, sit back, relax and wait for the fish to bite while you cruise around beautiful Lake Jindabyne. The boat is fully equipped with the latest fishfinder, you may even see the old township of Jindabyne on our ‘Lowrance’ sonar equipment.

Try advanced trolling methods like ‘Leadlining’, ‘Downrigging’ and ‘Side planers’.

NO EXPERIENCE and NO FISHING LICENCE NEEDED !

All tackle supplied just turn up, sit back and relax!

PRIVATE BOOKING - 1 to 4 people share

$280.00 (2 hours – 1 to 4 people) $50 each for extra people up to 6 people total fishing. (2 hour bookings NOT AVAILABLE during holiday periods)

$380.00 (3 hours - 1 to 4 people) $60 each for extra people up to 6 people total fishing.

$480.00 (4 hours - 1 to 4 people) $80 each for extra people up to 6 people total fishing.

FULL 8 HOUR  DAY TOURS are available.

MORE INFORMATION

WHAT IS TROLLING?

Trolling is basically driving around in the boat with lures out in the water while we wait for the fish to bite. It is a relaxing way to fish, enjoy the day on the water in beautiful surroundings and with a bit of luck you might even catch a trout for dinner! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

BOOKING GROUP SIZE

All of our tours are usually private, that is - you book yourself and bring your own party.

We do not have daily organised charters where you book as an individual and you share the booking with others. We find that personalised tours are best.

If there is only you and you want to share the cost with someone else then we will try and find someone for you to share with but it would be your responsibility to book a time and pay for the trip first.

Advantages of going alone are that your captain will also fish an extra two rods for you, so instead of fishing with just two rods you get to grab the captains rods as well (if your quick enough!)

The boat is surveyed for 8 people however we recommend that 4 people fish (that is one rod each) and group size maximum is 6. there is no guarantee we can get 6 rods into the water, you must take turns.

AGE LIMITS

There is an age limit for Children. We find that under 8 is too young to have on the boat for extended periods, due to safety reasons. 2 hour tours can be arranged for children between the ages of 5 and 8 but only if the child remains seated at all times.

BOOKING TIMES.

Most bookings during summer are either early or late in the day however we can arrange times to suit every party.

In summer tours may start at first light depending on daylight savings hours.

In winter our tours normally start at 9am and we are off the water by 4pm

BEST TIME TO FISH

We recommend that the early morning fishing and the weather is generally best at first light, however the fish may come on the bite at any time during the day so it is always a gamble.

If you’re a late starter then we recommend a luncheon or evening booking.

FISH SPECIES

Brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and maybe if your lucky a brook trout!

FISH GUARANTEE

We are dealing with wild animals and we can never predict how they will behave on the day.

Our catch rate on average throughout the year is one fish per hour, but you can be lucky and catch more and you can be unlucky and catch nothing!

WHAT YOU GET

ü      Fully experienced fishing guide and captain!

ü      Full explanation on methods used from guides with a lifetime of professional experience.

ü      A boat with the most up to date equipment including the very best in fish finders!

ü      Fishing licence is included.

ü      All rods reels and tackle. You don’t pay for lures lost!

ü      You get to keep any fish caught, up to your legal maximum permitted by law!

ü      You may release fish if you wish.

ü      Refreshments on tours over two hours duration.

ü      Great company!

PAYMENT POLICY

Full payment if booked less than 14 days prior to the tour.

FLY FISHING

Steve Williamson is the author of the ‘Best Seller’ ‘Trout Fishing the Snowy Mountains’ and there is no other person more capable of teaching you how to fly fishing the Snowy Mountains region. Your time spent with ‘Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures’ will be a valuable experience you will never forget.

2012 PRICE LIST

 

Fly Fishing is a great way to fish and there is nothing more relaxing than standing in a stream casting a fly to a rising trout. Catching the fish is a bonus!

At ‘Steve Williamson’s Fishing Adventures’ we teach beginners and guide the experienced! Join us for a day on the water that you will never forget.

Guides are fully trained members of the ‘Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association’ and are very experienced on local waters.

GUIDED RIVER AND LAKE FLY FISHING TOURS

(For experience fly casters)       Lake, River or Stream

All tackle, waders, vests and flies are supplied at no extra charge.

3 hours - $310 .00  Private one person  (Extra person is $60 ppp3h)

4 hours - $375.00  Private 1 person (Extra person is $80 ppp4h)

WHAT YOU GET

ü      Fully experienced fishing guide and professional instructor!

ü      Full explanation on methods used from guides with a lifetime of professional experience.

ü      Fishing licence is included.

ü      All rods, reels,  flies, waders, fly vest and anything else you need to fish.

ü      You get to keep any legal length fish caught or you may release fish if you wish.

ü      Refreshments on tours over two hours duration.

FOR BEGINNERS - STAGE 1

Fly fishing is a sport that requires the angler to be able to cast the fly line with a reasonable degree of accuracy and gracefulness to enable the artificial fly to land on the water in a way which will not scare off the fish.

To enable an angler to do this, you must first have casting lessons and I recommend that you at least start with a 2 hour fly casting lesson to get you started. I then recommend that you purchase or hire tackle and continue to practise until you feel confident enough to go on to our 2nd stage, a fly fishing lesson. A fly fishing lesson can be conducted on either the lake or the river.

BEGINNER CASTING LESSONS.  Prices include all tackle.

2 hours - $130.00  Private one person.

2 hours - $150.00  2 people share  (Extra person is $50 ppp2h)

3 hours extended please add another $80 for 1 person or $100 for two people)

The more people in your group the cheaper the lesson - please ask for a quote!

STAGE 2

After you have had a little casting experience, it is time to learn how to fly fish.

You can firstly learn to fish the lake (recommended) or you can learn to fish the river (slightly more technical).

When you learn to fly fish, you will be taught how to select the right fly for the conditions of the day, and then you will learn how to use that fly in an effective manner to catch fish. You will learn how to ‘read’ the water and other conditions that will affect the way the fish will feed on the particular day. What you learn in 2 hours with a professional fishing guide, would take you more than 2 years by yourself, even with the aid of books and videos.

STREAM, RIVER and LAKE CRAFT.   (Boat fishing methods also available)

For those that have already done a little casting, we also teach lake, river and steam craft.

A skill which is very necessary to be able to catch fish.

2 hours - $160.00  Private one person. (Extra people is $60 ppp2h)

3 hours - $240 .00  Private one person  (Extra person is $80 ppp3h)

The more people in your group the cheaper the lesson - please ask for a quote!

STAGE 3

After you have learnt to fly cast and had some basic instruction on fly fishing techniques, it’s time to book into an extended guided fly fishing tour!  (SEE PAGE 1 FOR PRICES)

On a guided tour, you will actually be putting into practice what you have learnt over stage 1 and 2. You will be guided through the best way to catch the trout given the ‘conditions of the day’. This is the most difficult part of fly fishing, that is, being able to make an accurate assessment on the best way to catch the fish given current conditions. You will also be guided onto different types of waters, with the emphasis on the best place to fish depending on the conditions of the day!

Again, this is the best way to speed up your fly fishing ‘career’ to give to you most success. This will result in you having the most enjoyable time of your life!

Even if you don’t catch fish, fly fishing isn’t always about catching fish, it’s about being out in the open country, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

As they say ‘Fly fishing isn’t a sport, it’s a religious experience!’.

Gillies WEEKEND Fly Fishing Courses

For those that have the time to take a weekend off, a fly fishing course is the BEST way to learn. You start by learning all about and assembling the tackle, tie the knots. Then learn to cast, learn all about entomology and correct flies to choose. Learn how to fly fish a lake, a river and a mountain stream, and lots, lot’s more. On the weekend course you can sign up for instruction only or we can provide a complete package including accommodation and most meals. Meet others with similar interests and have lots of FUN doing it!

Please enquire about the dates and prices of our next course at the bottom of this page or by e-mail!

Learn more about my

"Exploring Khancoban District"

A fly fishing weekend for those with some prior fly fishing experience!

Click here for exploring Khancoban.

 

INTRODUCTION TO TROUT FISHING

 

BAIT & SPIN TOURS

2012 Price List

Bait and lure spinning methods are commonly used to catch trout in the Snowy Mountains and these methods are possibly the best land based ways of catching a trout. Bait fishing can only be carried out on the lakes whilst lure spinning can be done on both the lakes and in the rivers and streams.

Steve Williamson Fishing Adventures can teach you one or both of these methods of catching trout!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED !

All tackle supplied just turn up and let us show you how to catch a trout!

2 hours -   Lake Shore based (Extra charges for boat based tour)

$120 private.  $77 each- 2 share. $66 each- 3 share. $55 each- 4 share.

3 hours – Lake Shore Based (Extra charges for boat based tour)

$210 private.  $120 each- 2 share. $95 each - 3 share. $85 each 4 share.

* 4 hours - See half day tour prices.

2 hour FAMILY TOUR - $220  (2 adults and up to 3 children.)

Please note that there is an age limit for some tours. (No toddlers please due to safety requirements)

4 and 8 HOUR  DAY TOURS are also available.

MORE INFORMATION

BOOKING GROUP SIZE

All of our tours are usually private, that is - you book yourself and bring your own party.

We do not have daily organised charters where you book as an individual and you share the booking with others. We find that personalised tours are best.

If there is only you and you want to share the cost with someone else then we will try and find someone for you to share with but it would be your responsibility to book a time and pay for the trip first.

Bait fishing and spinning on the lake is suitable for larger groups.

It is recommended that 6 people is a maximum for river fishing.

AGE LIMITS

There is an age limit for Children. Experience has shown us that under 5 is too young for both methods of instructional fishing.

5 to 8 year olds are better taught to cast lures as bait fishing can sometimes be boring. (But casting lures can be dangerous due to the hooks. Casting plugs without hooks can be used until experience and accuracy happens.)

When bait fishing you have to sit and wait, be quite and have patience to catch fish.

We do however specialise in teaching children how to fish. (Just not necessarily catch fish!)

BOOKING TIMES.

Bookings by demand.

BEST TIME TO CATCH FISH

We recommend that the early morning fishing and the weather is generally best at first light, however the fish may come on the bite at any time during the day so it is always a gamble.

If you’re a late starter then we recommend an evening booking.

FISH SPECIES

Brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and maybe if your lucky a brook trout!

FISH GUARANTEE

We are dealing with wild animals and we can never predict how they will behave on the day.

Our catch rate on average throughout the year is one fish per hour, but you can be lucky and catch more and you can be unlucky and catch nothing!

WHAT YOU GET

ü      Fully experienced fishing guide and instructor!

ü      Full explanation on methods used from guides with a lifetime of professional experience.

ü      All rods reels and tackle. You don’t pay for lures or tackle lost!

ü      You get to keep any fish caught, up to your legal maximum permitted by law!

ü      You may release fish if you wish.

ü      Refreshments on tours over two hours duration.

ü      Great company!

ü      Informed instruction.

ü      FREE Show Bags for Kids!

ü      Discounts on any after tour tackle purchases.

PAYMENT POLICY

Full payment if booked less than 14 days prior to the tour.

LARGE GROUP BOOKING

Please allow us to quote on large groups.  We do organised fishing instructional tours for large school groups of up to 50 students at a cost as low as $10 per student for two hours of instruction and all students receive a FREE sow bag of sponsored fishing goodies!

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

LURE SPINNING WEEKEND

 

Well I guess some of you are sick of hearing about fly fishing weekends and nothing ever for the lure tossers amongst you. Well now I have put together a weekend just for you!

Held in a similar style to the fly fishing weekends I intend to take you to as many lakes, rivers and streams within the area that we can fit into one weekend.

This is your chance to discover some of my favourite locations.

I can also provide at no extra cost, some rods and reels for you to test out and of course if you don’t have many lures I can also provide those on a ‘you loose you pay basis’!

Combine this with one of our saltwater lure casting weekends and receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and a Certificate of Competency in Lure Fishing!

(subject to a small fee for certificate)

(PFIGA in association with our Registered Training Organisation RR+R.)

Dates –

25th and 26th February 2012

COST – from $230 per person (see booking sheet)

(Minimum of 3 people required for tour to proceed- deposits refunded if minimum is not met- transfers available.)

What you get-

On water tuition on how to fish rivers and streams.

A chance to test out some of our spin combos.

Lures on a ‘you loose you pay basis’.

Waders if needed.

Refreshments and lunches.

Limited numbers available! 4 only per weekend!

Mid week trips also available at times at 20% off.

 

2012  Weekend Fly Fishing Courses.

For those that have the time to take a weekend off, a fly fishing course is the BEST was to learn. You start by learning all about and assembling the tackle, learning the knots. You then learn to cast, learn all about entomology and correct flies to choose. Learn how to fly fish a lake, a river and a mountain stream, and lots, lot’s more. On the weekend course you can sign up for instruction only or we can provide a complete package including accommodation and most meals. Meet others with similar interests and have lots of FUN doing it!

Our courses are sponsored by ‘J.M. Gillies’ and supported by ‘Australian Fishing Network’ publishers of Freshwater Fishing Magazine and Fly fisher.

Gillies Fly Fishing Schools

BEGINNERS

please call shop for brochure     02 64561551 or  e-mail  sales@swtroutfishing.com.au                   

($390 per person school ONLY)

A weekend learning all about how to fly fish. Everything included.

 

2012  BOAT TROLLING Courses.

The next course will be in November 2011 and the cost for 16 hours of tuition is $390.

Please contact me for full itinerary by calling the shop on 02 64561551

Please phone for latest dates and full itinerary of weekends activities.

2012 POLYCRAFT TOURS

Casting from my POLYCRAFT

FLY & LURE

BOAT BASED CASTING

Please enquire about my fly casting boat tours.

2012 PRICE LIST

There are four methods used to catch trout in the Snowy Mountains and Steve Williamson can help you experience one or all of those methods. You can use lures to spin the lakes and rivers, you can fly fish the streams or rivers, you can bait fish the lakes or why not experience a lake trolling trip from Steve’s well equipped boat, just sit back relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery while you wait for the fish to bite.      

Our boat is a  very stable 4.1 metre ‘Polycraft’ fully ‘NSW Waterways’ surveyed for you comfort and safety in all weather conditions.

Fly casting or spinning is an exciting and rewarding way to catch a trout or salmon.

The boat is fully equipped with the latest ‘Lowrance’ sonar equipment.

Try casting flies or spinning with lures and soft plastics.

CASTING  EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY

PRIVATE BOOKING - 1 or 2 people maximum

2 hours - $240 1 person     $160.00 each - 2 people

3 hours - $310 1 person     $190.00 each - 2 people

4 hours - $390 1 person     $220.00 each - 2 people

DAY TOURS ARE AVAILABLE!

MORE INFORMATION

WHAT METHOD DO I CHOOSE?

Lure and soft plastic casting is a lot of fun and doesn’t take a lot of casting experience to have fun and catch fish.

Fly fishing is best if you know how to cast. Instruction can be given – but no guarantee of catching fish.

OTHER OPTIONS

We also provide instruction on other methods including ‘Harling’ (trolling flies) and we can also do boat based bait fishing for those that would rather fish from a boat in comfort and reach out of the way fishing locations.

BOOKING GROUP SIZE

All of our tours are usually private, that is - you book yourself and bring your own friend.

We do not have daily organised charters where you book as an individual and you share the booking with others. We find that personalised tours are best.

If there is only you and you want to share the cost with someone else then we will try and find someone for you to share with but it would be your responsibility to book a time and pay for the trip first.

The boat is surveyed for 3 people however we recommend that only 2 people fish (that is one rod each). AGE LIMITS

There is an age limit for children 12 and over is best for casting tours and experience is a must for safety reasons.

BOOKING TIMES.

Most bookings during summer are either early or late in the day however we can arrange times to suit every party.

In summer tours may start at first light depending on daylight savings hours.

No casting tours on the Polycraft in winter – all tours are done on our 6.1 metre Marlin Broadbill.

BEST TIME TO FISH

We recommend that the early morning fishing and the weather is generally best at first light, however the fish may come on the bite at any time during the day so it is always a gamble.

If you’re a late starter then we recommend a luncheon or evening booking.

FISH SPECIES

Brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and maybe if your lucky a brook trout!

FISH GUARANTEE

We are dealing with wild animals and we can never predict how they will behave on the day.

WHAT YOU GET

ü      Fully experienced fishing guide and captain!

ü      Full explanation on methods used from guides with a lifetime of professional experience.

ü      A boat with the most up to date equipment including the very best in fish finders!

ü      Fishing licence is included.

ü      All rods reels and tackle. You don’t pay for lures or flies lost! (You can bring your own tackle)

ü      You get to keep any fish caught, up to your legal maximum permitted by law!

ü      You may release fish if you wish.

ü      Refreshments on tours over two hours duration.

ü      Great company!

PAYMENT POLICY

Full payment if booked less than 14 days prior to the tour.

 

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our business is concerned with teaching you, or guiding you, in fishing and the last thing you probably feel like doing is reading about the risks and signing forms.  Our obligations these days however require us to tell you of the possible risks and dangers involved in the seemingly harmless sport of fishing, so please take time to read this form carefully and to understand the same.  If you still feel you are prepared to take responsibility for yourself and/or those under your care, whilst undertaking this fishing tour or instructive course, then we can continue on the tour/continue with the booking.

Should you feel unsure or worried about any of the items explained below, then it is best if you consider another activity and that you withdraw now.  We endeavour to reduce the risks to you as much as we humanly can.  Fishing should be a comparatively “low risk” activity.  Nevertheless there are a number of risks of physical injury you will take, if you go fishing on the water or go into in the Australian bush.  These include:-

1.         Fish Hooks/Lures/Flies - All fish hooks and fishing implements are capable of inflicting serious injury, especially when around a thrashing fish, whilst casting or retrieving or freeing any snag.  We recommend eye protection, at least in the form of strong polaroid sunglasses, which are handy for fishing anyway.  If you do not have them we can supply them at no extra cost.

2.         Treacherous terrain - Most tours involve wadding in rivers or lakes with slippery mud or rock bottoms and walking through bush land or farmland.  There are often rabbit, wombat holes, tussocks.  Some terrain is steep and slippery.  Risk of injury from stumbling, falling and tripping is always present.  You must watch your footing and always wear strong footwear, like hiking boots or sturdy thigh waders.  Gumboots are not recommended.

3.         Snakes, spiders etc -  Poisonous creatures exist in all fishing spots, remember this is the Australian bush.  Waders and full length clothing (including thick socks where appropriate) provide protection against bites.  Nothing is better however than careful observation while walking or fishing.

4.         Sunburn - any outdoor activity involves risk of sunburn.  There can be affects from strong light even on cloudy days.  Follow Anti-Cancer Council guidelines, regardless of the forecast weather.  Hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are essential.

5.         Strains and Sprains - some people find constant casting, bending and crouching causes muscular and other discomfort or injury, particularly in the legs and back.  You must exercise your judgment to ensure you stop fishing (or never start) as soon as you feel you risk injury.  If you do feel any twinge or you are uncomfortable you must stop immediately and inform us.  Often when wadding a river with sudden underwater drop offs or strong currents extra care must be taken.  If you are unsure at all do not do it.  Do not take risks.  Notify the guide of your concern at any point even if before setting off.  If you have concerns about your capacity then the guide will opt for safer fishing locations.  The guide is relying on you to inform him of any particular concerns or difficulties.  You must inform the guide before the tour starts if you cannot swim.

6.         Water and Boats - a lot of our fishing is done from a NSW Waterways Surveyed Vessel.  Every effort has been made to make this vessel as safe as it can be under NSW Waterways Regulations for a 2E surveyed vessel. It is necessary for you to obey all of the Captain’s commands.  The master of the vessel must under law take all reasonable measures to supervise and control all passengers.  You must heed the Master’s direction.  You must remain seated whilst underway.  There is no smoking and no alcohol on the boat or on tours at any time.  On occasions there are weather changes, storms or other potentially dangerous conditions.   Always request a life jacket if you cannot swim or consider the conditions dangerous or on alpine waters.  If in doubt wear your life jacket.  You must always put on your life jacket if instructed by the Master/Guide. 

7.         Alcohol /Drugs -   Alcohol consumption must be confined to the end of the day when driving, fishing and walking are completed.  You need your wits about you at all times whether on the water, wadding streams, fishing on lakes or dams and when driving/walking in and out of locations.  Alcohol consumption greatly increases the risk of injury in any fishing related activity.  Please note that we reserve the right to refuse to tour with any person that we believe is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Any payment made in advance will be forfeited, as it is not our fault that the person should turn up intoxicated.

8.         Medical conditions - If you suffer from any medical condition that you feel could in some way increase your risk of suffering and event or accident while fishing, please notify the guide prior to making a deposit.  If you have problems tell us.  Whilst we retain the right not to take a person fishing should we consider that they are putting themselves in danger, (and we do rely on you telling us your medical or other conditions) we will always try to tailor fishing activities to your capacity. We can cope with people, even those with disabilities, as long as we are informed in advance and tailor fishing locations and/or activities to your individual limitations.  We reserve the right to limit or restrict activities based on your known restrictions regardless of your acceptance of the risk.

9.         Dress - Warm, weatherproof clothing should always be taken and worn where necessary.  We do not undertake to supply clothing.  We can help with a request should you have any difficulty.  Please advise in advance if you anticipate requiring something that we may be able to assist with.  We also recommend that you bring a full change of clothing just in case you should accidentally fall in the water or get wet and/or cold.  Your guide has many years experience in fishing and in the Australian bush.  Please note that although he/she is trained in First Aid, he/she has no paramedical training.

Finally before signing -

The above list is not exhaustive and if you do not feel completely comfortable about accepting responsibility for yourself, please do not continue with this fishing tour.

Other points:

(a)        Always check that you are covered for a NSW Angling Licence.  You may be covered whilst on tour but otherwise licences are freely available from fishing tackle stores and the Department BCD

Waiver:-

I acknowledge that I have been given a risk warning with the terms of Section 5M of the Civil Liabilities Act 2002 (NSW) and that this form contains a Waiver in terms of Section 5N of that Act.

I acknowledge and agree that due to the nature of the activity, it would be unreasonable for the guide or the Company to be in any way responsible for any injury or death. To the full extent permitted by law the Client waives all of his/her legal rights of action against and fully releases the guide/Company for loss or damages for injury or death however arising out of or in relation to the participation by me in the activities conducted or organised by the guide/Company including, without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortious act or omission, breach of duty, breach of Contract or breach of Statutory Warranty on part of the guide or the Company, its office bearers, Directors, employees or agents.  In the case of the person who is incapable or who is a minor the execution of this form by a parent or legal personal representative is accepted as a risk warning to the person concerned and the execution by such parent or legal personal representative is a waiver by the person concerned.

 

REFUND POLICY

The following refund policy has been endorsed by both Consumer Affairs

and the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission:

Please choose carefully when booking tours.

We don’t normally give refunds if you simply change your mind or make a wrong decision.

You may choose between an exchange of tour type (should you be booking for someone else and they didn't like the choice of tour type) or exchange for 'shop goods credit note'.

If for some reason you are unable to make the tour date due to illness etc, you may be able to change dates, however it is subject to a transfer fee of 20%. NO refund is given if cancelled less than 14 days before, especially during a holiday period or public holiday weekend.

 

 

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TACKLE HIRE SERVICE

 

4 hour

8 hr

24 hr

2 day

3 day

4 day

5 day

Deposit

FLY FISHING

ROD and REEL (7/8 lake or 5/6 river)

 $25

$25

$35

$48

$55

$66

$77

$200

FLY BOX

$5

$5

$5

$5

$5

$5

$5

$50

WADERS

$22

$22

$33

$44

$55

$66

$77

$150

FLY VEST with all accessories

$20

$20

$22

$28

$33

$44

$55

$200

LANDING NET

$5

$5

$6

$10

$15

$20

$22

$30

Glasses

$10

$10

$12

$14

$16

$18

$20

$40

BAIT or SPINNING

ROD and REEL

$15

$15

$25

$33

$44

$55

$66

$50

BOX of LURES

$5

$5

$8

$10

$12

$14

$16

$50

Spin Vest

$20

$20

$25

$30

$35

$45

$55

$200

WADERS

$22

$22

$33

$44

$55

$66

$77

$150

LANDING NET

$5

$5

$5

$10

$15

$20

$22

$30

TROLLING

ROD and REEL

$15

$15

$22

$33

$44

$55

$66

$50

Box of lures

$5

$5

$8

$10

$12

$14

$16

$50

LEADLINE ROD   for deep trolling

$22

$22

$33

$44

$55

$66

$77

$150

DOWNRIGGER

$22

$22

$33

$44

$55

$66

$77

$150

DEPTH SOUNDER

$33

$33

$44

$55

$66

$77

$88

$400

LANDING NET

$5

$5

$5

$10

$15

$20

$22

$30

QUALITY SPIN TACKLE

ROD and REEL

$20

$20

$25

$35

$45

$55

$65

$150

Box of tackle

$10

$10

$15

$20

$25

$30

$35

$50

Spin Vest

$20

$20

$25

$30

$35

$45

$55

$200

LANDING NET

$5

$5

$5

$10

$15

$20

$22

$30

DEPOSITS TAKEN CASH OR CARD ONLY

‘Steve Williamson’s Tackle Shop’

phone 02 64 561551

Shop 1  ‘Discovery Holiday Parks Jindabyne’

Next to  ‘SHELL’ SERVICE STATION.

WINTER PRICE LIST

CHANGES MAY BE MADE BEFORE WINTER 2012

As the rivers are closed to all methods of fishing in winter our fishing is restricted to the

lake.  Our most popular tours over winter are out Lake Boat Trolling tours.

LAKE TROLLING by boat.

Our boat is a 6.1 metre ‘Marlin Broadbill’ fully ‘NSW Waterways’ surveyed for you

comfort and safety in all weather conditions.

Trolling is probably the easiest and most productive way to catch a trout or salmon.

A relaxing way to fish, sit back, relax and wait for the fish to bite while you cruise

around beautiful Lake Jindabyne. The boat is fully equipped with the latest fish finder, you

may even see the old township of Jindabyne on our ‘Hummingbird’ sonar equipment.

Try advanced trolling methods like ‘Leadlining’, ‘Downrigging’ and ‘Side planers’.

NO EXPERIENCE and NO FISHING LICENCE NEEDED !

Every thing supplied, just bring yourself !

WINTER PRICES ONLY

2 hour tour – $ 260          (prices are the same for 1 person or 4 people)

3 hour tour – $ 330             

4 hour tour - $ 440

Winter tours are usually start 8am and 1pm daily – please book ahead!

BAIT FISHING or LURE SPINNING

Tours with instruction are available. We go out on our boat (weather permitting) which allows us some protection from the weather.

2 hour tour – $ 220          (prices are the same for 1 person or 4 people)

3 hour tour – $ 300                           

4 hour tour - $ 360

FLY FISHING

We offer beginner lessons and fly fishing tours, however fly fishing TOURS are ONLY

available for the VERY EXPERIENCED CASTER.

BEGINNER CASTING LESSONS.  Prices include all tackle.

2 hours - $130.00  Private one person. (2nd Person FREE).

The more people in your group the cheaper the lesson - please ask for a quote!

CHARTER BOAT and

LAKE SIGHT SEEING TRIPS.

‘Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures’ also offer a service to allow people to tour   our beautiful lake by boat.

Jindabyne is a totally different town when viewed from the water.

All lake trips are customised to suit individual needs, although we do offer

organised sight seeing trips of the lake.

Our boat is surveyed to carry up to 8 adults.

* Equipped with high definition sonar to view old township.

$120 PER HOUR. Winter Price

Minimum is 2 hours. (For up to 6 people - $40 each- 2 hours)

Bookings must be made at least the day before to allow for winter staffing arrangements.

 

Australian & overseas enquiries to:
Steve Williamson's Trout Fishing Adventures
Shop 1 Snowline Centre, Kosciuszko Road Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia 2627
Mobile phone direct - 0408 024 436 Business Hours
Facsimile- international 61-2-64 5672991 local (02) 64 572991
email: sales@swtroutfishing.com.au