Welcome to Fishermans Loft

Christchurch’s premier specialist fishing tackle store and anglers outfitters, centrally located in the South Island of New Zealand and the closest to Christchurch’s International Airport. We carry an extensive range of freshwater and saltwater equipment from fly rods and reels to game fishing gear and everything in between. Whether you are chasing Salmon or Trout in the rivers and lakes or pulling huge groper and game fish from the depths we can cater to your needs

Our stock of flies is regarded as the best range available carrying known brands such as Noel Thomas custom flies, Umpqua, Blacks, Tightlines and Mainstream, while for the person wanting to tie their own flies we carry, what our customers tell us, is the largest range of fly tying materials, accessories and equipment in New Zealand.

In our store we have an extensive range of equipment for the fly, spin, surf and boating fisherman with brands such as Simms, Sage, Shimano, G-Loomis, Penn, Daiwa and Abu Garcia.

Not only do we stock the widest available range of tackle and equipment, our store is staffed by passionate fisherman who can give you qualified advice on all of your tackle needs whether you are an expert or novice.