Went for a brief flick on the Tongariro as usual today but found it basically windy and unpleasant so went home to tie flies ready for the busy summer ahead.

Tongariro Report

Barometer: Dropped further from yesterday but appears stable and low at the moment

Cloud/Wind: Very little rain so far though a lot expected, not too cold today, in fact quite mild though a cold southerly shift is expected. Fairly windy today with some cloud.

Water Temperature: No thermoter until November

River Conditions: Clear and plenty of fish though small

Recommended Flies: Pheasant tails, hair and coppers, olive wooley buggers, glow-bugs - the standard!