2008-08-25
 

Picked up Warren and James Walker from Turangi’s 5 star River Birches today for their first attempt at fly fishing in New Zealand. We were meant to go yesterday but a flood in the river meant fishing was delayed for a day. The guys managed a good morning landing 3 out 4 hooked. The fourth fish hooked by James was not going to come in and decided to head back down river to Lake Taupo over some rapids which I was reluctant to traverse with James in the high flow!

Heard mixed reports of other people on the rivers. Most were struggling or catching a few fish but one report was for quite high numbers which is a good sign!

kkk 

Tongariro Report

Barometer: Rising

Cloud/Wind: No significant wind

Flow: 65 cumecs

Water Temperature:

River Conditions: Green

Recommended Flies: Size 10 Salmon egg and flame glow bugs.