Picked up the Horn’s this morning from the 5 star River Birches luxury boutique lodge here in Turangi this morning for their first attempt at fly fishing for trout. The fishing has been very tough on the Tongariro lately and the weather was looking a little ominous so we were all very surprised and pleased when Peter had lossed one after a few tugs and then young 8 year old Thomas hooked a nice 3 pounder which with the aid of father Peter was coaxed to the shore for photographing before being released. A short time later Lisa hooked what would have been an excellent fish given how fast it was moving but the fish got off after a short fight. A little later Peter managed to hook and land a nice Rainbow Trout of around 2 and half pounds to make 4 hooked and two landed for the day which was pretty good really given the reports coming in from other experienced fishermen who have been struggling of recent. The trout will start showing in greater numbers from now on and there should be some good runs over the next month which will start to fill the river again.

Tongariro Report

Barometer: Low

Cloud/Wind: No wind today

Water Temperature: 7C

River Conditions: Green and fishable - best color and conditions

Recommended Flies: Salmon egg and flame glow bugs