JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club
JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club
JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club
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<strong>JUNE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>NEWSLETTER</strong><br />
OUR WEBSITE www.kapitiflyfishing.org.nz
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PAGE 3 PRESIDENTS COMMENTS<br />
PAGE 4 SPECIAL ACTIVITY<br />
PAGE 4 -5 TAUPO REPORT<br />
PAGE 5 – 7 BROWN TROUT IN THE TONGARIRO<br />
PAGE 7 SPORTING LIFE<br />
PAGE 8 - 10 NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF FRESH<br />
WATER ANGLERS<br />
PAGE 10 - 11 FLY OF THE MONTH<br />
PAGE 12 NEW GEAR<br />
PAGE 13 THAI STEAMED TROUT<br />
PAGE 14 - 15 FISHING THE INTERNET<br />
PAGE<br />
15 – 16 HOW BROWN TROUT CAME TO NEW<br />
ZEALAND<br />
PAGE 16 HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS A GOOD<br />
TIME TO GO FISHING?<br />
PAGE 16 -17 CASTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR<br />
SOLUTION<br />
PAGE 18 SPORTING LIFE<br />
PAGE 19 WHO ARE YOU GOING TO CALL?<br />
PAGE 20 CALENDAR <strong>2012</strong>/2013<br />
PAGE 20 TID BITS<br />
PAGE 21 IMP[ORTANT NOTICE<br />
PAGE 21 KAPITI FLYFISHING CLUB - PURPOSE<br />
PAGE 21 CLUB AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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IMPORTANT STUFF<br />
PRESIDENTS COMMENTS <strong>JUNE</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Look at the calendar! Already it is getting very close to the shortest day. By this time of the<br />
year a number of our members will have l<strong>and</strong>ed some fresh run spawners in <strong>and</strong> around the<br />
Volcanic Plateau catchment. But until today the rivers in that region have been low <strong>and</strong> clear<br />
with catch reports reflecting spasmodic results. A look at the weather forecast for the balance<br />
of this week suggests that all that is about to change – for the better one would hope.<br />
A recent club trip up to Turangi revealed that the runs <strong>and</strong> lies in both the Tongariro <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Tauranga-Taupo rivers have changed somewhat from this time last year. The latter in<br />
particular seems to have fewer holding lies with a number of runs <strong>and</strong> pools presenting flat<br />
rather lifeless bottoms. Maybe the rain over the next few days will change that – hopefully<br />
for the better. One thing that we do know is that early season visits to a river always requires<br />
research <strong>and</strong> reconnaissance to find the new lies. All of which adds to the enjoyment of the<br />
fishing experience.<br />
Our June club calendar is looking suitably complete with 2 fishing trips scheduled – one a<br />
day trip, the other a weekend trip to the Turangi area, a fly casting clinic being run by Hugh<br />
Driver on Saturday 16 th , <strong>and</strong> the first of our fly tying nights – venue <strong>and</strong> date yet to be<br />
confirmed once the Otaihanga Boating club advises suitability. Our guest Speaker on club<br />
night the 18 th will be Strato Cotsilinis who is well known to trout fishers across New<br />
Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Internationally. Strato is, among other things, a member of the Wellington Fly<br />
<strong>Fishing</strong> club, Treasurer of the NZ Federation of Fresh water Anglers <strong>and</strong> the President of the<br />
Silver Flies, the entity that manages our national fly fishing competition <strong>and</strong> the NZ Fly<br />
<strong>Fishing</strong> team. Strato will share with us what is happening in the world of trout fishing in NZ<br />
<strong>and</strong> perhaps relate some tales of the recent international (Commonwealth) competition held<br />
in Tasmania.<br />
Following our club management committee meeting last night a number of “publications”<br />
are about to be promulgated; either in this newsletter or separately. The Newsletter item<br />
includes a refreshed list of “Who to Call” in the club if you want to know something. Please<br />
make use of it when you need to. We are also printing <strong>and</strong> providing a calendar of dates<br />
(Annual Programme) for members. It’s on one page so that you can stick it on your wall at<br />
home. We expect also to have available updated name tags. Please use them. We have a<br />
number of new members in the club <strong>and</strong> it makes it easier if name tags are worn. In addition<br />
you will also be given a laminated Kapiti Fly <strong>Fishing</strong> ID card. Suitable for accessing<br />
discount at shops etc.<br />
Tight lines <strong>and</strong> double figure fish! Wayne Cameron
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SPECIAL ACTIVITY<br />
Hugh Driver has kindly offered to undertake the following activities the weekend of 16 th <strong>and</strong><br />
17 th June.<br />
*On Saturday 16 th of June KFFC casting clinic 16 th June at the Otaihanga Domain<br />
commencing at 1.30pm (Malcolm Francis <strong>and</strong> Hugh are on h<strong>and</strong> to assist anyone who<br />
would like to improve their skills)<br />
*On the Sunday 17 th of June a trip to a local river (dependent on river <strong>and</strong> weather<br />
conditions – Otaki & Hutt, Ruamahunga or Manawatu may be options)<br />
Please register your interest by contacting Hugh on:<br />
email: drivers@paradise.net.nz<br />
M: 027 431 9192<br />
P: 04 902 0177<br />
If any members would be available to assist with coaching on the Saturday please also<br />
contact Hugh.<br />
READING STUFF<br />
TAUPO REPORT<br />
The following is courtesy of Graham Whyman of Sporting Life <strong>and</strong> is an extract from a<br />
recent issue of TALTAC Newsletter.<br />
From the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee held 23rd April <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
It was pleasing to have a full attendance of members for the April meeting including the new<br />
representative for the Advocates for the Tongariro River – Richard Kemp.<br />
I was once again elected to the position of Chairman for the forthcoming 12 months <strong>and</strong><br />
based on the quality of debate at this meeting it should be an interesting year.<br />
Agenda items were:<br />
• The Taupo Fishery Review – which has been delayed by the Department of Conservation<br />
restructuring <strong>and</strong> is now schedule to reach committee stage mid-May.<br />
• Restoration of the Early Runs – has been the subject of a feasibility study <strong>and</strong> Massey<br />
University has been producing a “risk analysis report” due to be completed this month<br />
(April).<br />
Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee <strong>and</strong> Department of Conservation wish to ensure that one<br />
release is just that <strong>and</strong> is a vehicle for research – not the start of a restocking program.
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• <strong>Fishing</strong> License Review – is a regular item on the agenda <strong>and</strong> discussions are ongoing re<br />
the methods of purchase e.g.: online sales. The good news for most anglers is that the price<br />
has been recommended to be held at the current level.<br />
• <strong>Fishing</strong> Monitoring Report – indicated an improvement in all aspects of the fishery with<br />
condition <strong>and</strong> numbers of trout up on last year <strong>and</strong> apparent return of smelt numbers –<br />
acoustic trials will be carried out via lake transit in May. Even the launchmans association<br />
representative Richard Staines of White Striker fame reported improved smelting numbers at<br />
the Taupo end of the lake.<br />
• Lake Kuratau – an infestation of the weed lagarosiphon has upset the “Kuratau Warrior” –<br />
Didymo Dave – who has worked hard to make all water users aware of the ease of transport<br />
of these “weeds” <strong>and</strong> the simple method to reduce the risk – Check, Clean, Dry. Kuratau has<br />
been prized as a lake with only native plants however the appearance of lagarosiphon in the<br />
boat ramp area could only have one source – a boat angler maybe.<br />
• Cawthorn Institute latest on Didymo – has produced a report that shows Didymo will grow<br />
in North Isl<strong>and</strong> waters <strong>and</strong> the only reasons for its absence has been the “Check, Clean, Dry”<br />
programs or sheer good luck – whatever the vigilance must be kept up not only for Didymo<br />
but the many other nasty’s that are being transported into <strong>and</strong> around New Zeal<strong>and</strong> appearing<br />
in waterways. This lead into the next agenda item.<br />
• Discussion on document – “Protecting New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Waters” the document can be viewed<br />
on www.doc.govt.nz/protectingnewzeal<strong>and</strong>rivers worth a read, <strong>and</strong> has resulted in the<br />
written support of the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee.<br />
In general discussions the subject of “the Next Trout Farming Battle” was flagged <strong>and</strong> the<br />
committee is writing to the Minister for clarification <strong>and</strong> confirmation in regards a rumour<br />
that some aquaculture operations in the Sounds are to be converted to cages to hold a “trout.”<br />
This could be the thin edge of the wedge with the next step to be a freshwater l<strong>and</strong> operation<br />
Till next time – Check, Clean, Dry <strong>and</strong> tight lines Graham Whyman<br />
BROWN TROUT IN THE TONGARIRO
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Again another article from the TALTAC magazine but this time the author is, Julian Proctor.<br />
I read with great interest the article in the latest Target Taupo about restoring the early run of<br />
rainbows <strong>and</strong> the part that brown trout could be playing in the lack of numbers of the early<br />
spawning rainbows. I have targeted browns for 50 years but it is only in the last 3 years that I<br />
have caught a large number of them most of which I have returned to the river but after<br />
reading the article I will kill them all.<br />
In past years I have had to search for browns but now they are throughout the Tongariro<br />
from the Fence pool to the delta <strong>and</strong> even though I do not get to Turangi very often <strong>and</strong> only<br />
fish for 2hours each night in the summer, I now expect to hook a couple of browns each<br />
night. The article makes the point that a 3kg brown if eating only small rainbows would<br />
need to eat between 12 to 36 per day.<br />
I believe that they are eating large quantities of rainbows as the flesh of the fish that I have<br />
killed in the last 3 years has mostly been an orange colour rather than the deep red of fish<br />
feeding on koura however they are still delicious to eat If what they are doing, by releasing<br />
young rainbows, doesn’t work then they would consider as a last resort culling the browns.<br />
To me this would be a great shame <strong>and</strong> below are some alternatives for TALTAC members<br />
to consider.<br />
Promote the Tongariro from December to the 1st of May as a trophy brown trout fishery.<br />
Have no bag limit on brown trout.<br />
Do not kill rainbows caught in the river before May.<br />
Boat fishermen from December to April to release rainbows over 88cm (22 inches) as these<br />
are likely to be early spawners<br />
I realize that the last 2 ideas could only be voluntary but some people may accept the<br />
proposal.<br />
There has always been the idea that Taupo browns are difficult to catch <strong>and</strong> by comparison<br />
to rainbows that is true but if you find them <strong>and</strong> then think about how to catch them it is not<br />
difficult, especially at night. However where browns are concerned you must be flexible <strong>and</strong><br />
if you are not hooking them you are doing something wrong <strong>and</strong> must try different flies,<br />
lines <strong>and</strong> methods.<br />
For example last summer (2011) when the river was very low I could get takes in the dark<br />
but not hook the fish. I finally put on a number 10 Mrs. Simpson <strong>and</strong> instantly started<br />
hooking browns. When fishing for browns at night you should use a very slow sinking line.<br />
They are hunting –looking for food – <strong>and</strong> something above them is easy prey.<br />
Vary the speed of your retrieve – one night they may only take a fly that is moving very<br />
slowly <strong>and</strong> another night only one that is moving quickly.<br />
On bright moonlight nights (very difficult fishing) try fishing a large dry fly downstream.<br />
You cast across then bring it skittering across the surface as if it is a sedge – the Central<br />
Otago method –
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but remember to count 2 then strike on 3 after you feel the take. Alternatively a mouse fly<br />
fished along the edges can be fun but with both methods use Fullers earth on the nylon so<br />
that it sinks as they will not take if the nylon is on the surface.<br />
When the river is going brown or when in full flood browns will still take if you know where<br />
they are. St<strong>and</strong> on the bank, fishing a short slow sinking line – 5 to 10 metres – <strong>and</strong> swing a<br />
Burglar fly into the bank. If you cover the fish it will take.<br />
Julian Proctor<br />
SPORTING LIFE<br />
Some suggested patters for the Tongariro courtesy Sporting Life, Turangi.<br />
Nymphs<br />
Gold Bead Pheasant Tail, Gold Bead Hare <strong>and</strong> Copper, black bead hare <strong>and</strong> copper,<br />
flashback pheasant tail, mercer’s little brown bug, smaller glo bug, green caddis, horn caddis<br />
Wet flies<br />
Gold Bead Olive Woolly bugger, Olive Woolly Bugger, Brown Woolly Bugger. Green or<br />
Yellow<br />
Rabbits. Night time try Black Woolly Bugger, Black Marabou, Black Fuzzy Wuzzy, Black<br />
Rabbit
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NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF FRESH WATER ANGLERS<br />
The following are some notes form the last Annual General Meeting of the above<br />
organisation.<br />
Remits!<br />
The following remits were passed:-<br />
• Felt Soles:- That NZFFA make representations to Fish <strong>and</strong> Game NZ to reconsider<br />
the ban on felt soled wading boots with major considerations being the safety of<br />
anglers <strong>and</strong> the inconsistency of its application to other users , (e.g. kayakers, 4 WD<br />
etc) including cleaning requirements.<br />
• Captive Fisheries<br />
NZFFA continue to strenuously oppose all aspects of the capture (exclusive access)<br />
fisheries. In conjunction with all other parties e.g. NZFG, WAC <strong>and</strong> use all available<br />
means to end this insidious <strong>and</strong> illegal practise.<br />
• Conflicts of Interest.<br />
NZFFA request the Minister of Conservation amend the electoral system pertaining<br />
to fish <strong>and</strong> game councils so that “all c<strong>and</strong>idates for Fish <strong>and</strong> Game regional <strong>and</strong><br />
national councils should declare any known conflicts of interest in the functions of<br />
Fish <strong>and</strong> Game prior to elections for any council.”<br />
• Trout Farming<br />
NZFFA continues to vigorously oppose the Commercial farming of trout.<br />
GUEST SPEAKERS<br />
Ron Stuart – NZ Salmon Anglers President<br />
Salmon Farm Expansion Causes Concern<br />
“The recent plans to increase the number of salmon farms are<br />
worrying as the degradation of the habitat will surely follow.”<br />
Ron Stuart said recent proposals to increase salmon farming were “worrying”. The residue<br />
left from unused feed <strong>and</strong> faeces was detrimental to the ocean <strong>and</strong> river floors. For that<br />
reason, salmon hatcheries <strong>and</strong> farms needed strong water flows to keep the farms clean <strong>and</strong><br />
viable. Examples of this are all around the world in Norway, South America <strong>and</strong> Scotl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Escaped salmon are responsible for disease <strong>and</strong> genetic disorder <strong>and</strong> commercial practice<br />
needs strong regulation. The same could be said for trout farming. !<br />
The wild salmon fishery has improved slightly. Tagged fish have returned <strong>and</strong> the<br />
enhancement programme is progressing well. The local Fish & Game office is very<br />
committed <strong>and</strong> supportive of the salmon programmes <strong>and</strong> has an excellent relationship with<br />
Anglers. Salmon Anglers consider that returning fish are comprised of one third natural<br />
recruitment, one third fry hatched/ released <strong>and</strong> one third ova planted hatchings.
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Peter Dunne- Leader United Future/ Ass. Minister of Conservation<br />
Kiwi Egalitarian Tradition Precious<br />
Because of the “pioneer” aspect of life all New Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers’ embraced the<br />
“outdoors” <strong>and</strong> hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing as a great New Zeal<strong>and</strong> birthright.<br />
It was vital to protect the ‘Good Kiwi’ values said Peter Dunne.<br />
“Our European forebears came here; to avoid the class society of Europe <strong>and</strong> have that<br />
“freedom” enshrined in law,” he said.<br />
Peter Dunne said he had seen no discussion on commercial trout farming <strong>and</strong> did not think<br />
trout farming was on the Government’s immediate agenda. -<br />
There is strength in numbers. “If 1.4 million Kiwis hunt <strong>and</strong> fish etc surely a combined<br />
effort would hold much more sway!”<br />
It begged the question - If there are so many of this persuasion why did United Future (with<br />
strong outdoors <strong>and</strong> fishing c policies) only get one seat in the last election?<br />
Discussion Paper by Tony Orman, life member<br />
A Changing Era<br />
Much of our way of life since European settlement has been influenced by a history of<br />
pastoral farming by New Zeal<strong>and</strong> families <strong>and</strong> an economy based on agriculture. However<br />
vast underlying changes of significance are occurring.<br />
Sheep numbers were once 80 million sheep - today they have fallen to 31 million.<br />
Dairy cows have increased greatly to 6.2 million <strong>and</strong> predicted to increase further.<br />
New dairying ventures are putting increased dem<strong>and</strong> on water from aquifers or directly from<br />
rivers. In addition, nutrients, excrement <strong>and</strong> urine flow into rivers <strong>and</strong> aquifer.<br />
The Kiwi family farm with an admirable sense of stewardship to the environment is being<br />
replaced by mercenary farming corporates with little or no sense of stewardship. Foreign<br />
ownership is another trend <strong>and</strong> not just in dairying, but in wine, forestry <strong>and</strong> the high<br />
country. Foreigners come from a different culture to New Zeal<strong>and</strong>'s egalitarian one. Often<br />
overseas, the best trout rivers are private preserves <strong>and</strong> access is charged for. Foreigners<br />
often do not underst<strong>and</strong> or appreciate the egalitarian access ethos of NZ society. And if<br />
they’re into moneymaking, they don’t want it.<br />
Already that Kiwi egalitarian ethos is under siege. Pheasant preserves <strong>and</strong> exclusive capture<br />
of access are two consequences. The demise of the Kiwi farm <strong>and</strong> the rise of corporatism,<br />
foreign ownership <strong>and</strong> other trends need vigilance.<br />
While the focus has been on "dirty dairying", forestry is of concern. The massive increase<br />
has been stimulated by investment, often by foreigners, into carbon trading. Forestry may be<br />
more detrimental to rivers, trout <strong>and</strong> the environment than dairying. Pine forests induce<br />
acidic trends not conducive to aquatic invertebrate numbers <strong>and</strong> use vast quantities of water<br />
compared to native vegetation.
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Again foreign ownership predominates - 75% of New Zeal<strong>and</strong>'s production forests are<br />
owned by foreign interests. One web site says "further foreign ownership is<br />
welcomed."<br />
Anglers have to be more vigilant, not be complacent <strong>and</strong> inert <strong>and</strong> realise political decisions<br />
<strong>and</strong> policies cannot be ignored.<br />
To quote the late John B Henderson,<br />
"Politics (in our sport) is nothing more than cause <strong>and</strong> effect."<br />
FLY OF THE MONTH<br />
The following is courtesy of Derek Burtenshaw of the Hamilton Angler’s <strong>Club</strong><br />
This is a variation of the “Hair & Copper Nymph”<br />
Hook: A curved grubber hook, size 14 to 8 – such as Black Magic “G”<br />
Thread: A flat thread such as Danville’s 70 denier - - do not use the oval uni<br />
thread. Reason being that the thread layer must be smooth with no lumps so as to<br />
get a good<br />
effect when binding down the wires. Try both threads <strong>and</strong> you will soon see what<br />
I mean. Black or brown colour is fine.<br />
Bead: Your discretion for colour <strong>and</strong> size of bead is relative to the hook size.<br />
Lead: Size dependent on the size of hook, but run it about half way along the top<br />
part of the hook <strong>and</strong> push it hard into the countersink of the bead – a drop of<br />
super glue is a bonus here to stop it rotating.<br />
Tail: Brown goose biots – I sometimes use black. Use cock hackle fibres for the<br />
smaller sizes if you want to.<br />
Abdomen: 2 str<strong>and</strong>s of Ultra wire; your discretion on the colours <strong>and</strong> you can<br />
also vary the thicknesses using alternate medium <strong>and</strong> small to produce the<br />
variegated effect.
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Wingcase: Always the same: tie in first the thin str<strong>and</strong> of flashabou, then the<br />
brown (or black) thinskin. When the material is pulled back over the thorax, then<br />
the thinskin goes down first with the flashabou on top.<br />
Thorax: Always use Arizona Synthetic Peacock Dubbing if you can. It’s a<br />
marvelous material that is simple to dub <strong>and</strong> transmits a great luster under the<br />
water – peacock herl was used in the original dressing, but it is very fragile <strong>and</strong><br />
not as ‘buggy’ looking!<br />
Rubber Legs: Your discretion with the colour <strong>and</strong> thickness.<br />
Hackle: A mottled brown hen hackle is requested in the original but any ‘soft’<br />
hackle that omits movement will be great. I even leave this out of the dressing on<br />
the smaller nymphs as it gets a little ‘crammed’ behind the bead.<br />
Coating: This fly has always called for 5 minute epoxy to be run over the top of<br />
the wingcase. It allows the flashabou to shine, protects the wingcase <strong>and</strong> gives<br />
added weight to the fly. Tie up a bunch of these flies first, <strong>and</strong> then apply the<br />
epoxy; but only a little. Stick the flies into foam to dry overnight.<br />
What does the fly represent? Like the original ‘Copper John’ it covers a<br />
multitude of insects, but it’s the movement <strong>and</strong> weight in the dressing that’s the<br />
killer. Use this fly in conjunction with a smaller nymph, even a small streamer<br />
pattern. The inventor of this pattern, John Barr, has produced this superb book<br />
<strong>and</strong> I recommend it to everyone.
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NEW GEAR<br />
An article by Stephen Martin, Hamilton Anglers <strong>Club</strong><br />
Strike indicator system<br />
For years I have been looking for an easy <strong>and</strong> good way of putting an indicator on the line<br />
when nymphing.<br />
The clip- on “budgies” favoured on the Tongariro were much too big <strong>and</strong> could only be<br />
attached at the loop connection of the line <strong>and</strong> leader. I wanted to be able to adjust the<br />
distance between the flies <strong>and</strong> leader for different water depths.<br />
For a few years I used the over h<strong>and</strong> knot method, then ‘o’ ring indicators <strong>and</strong> flirted with<br />
using valve tubing. This was a good method but I kept on losing the small pieces of tubing<br />
<strong>and</strong> struggled to push the looped line through the tube at times.<br />
Now there is a new Indicator Tool available which I have been using for the last few months.<br />
The tool uses the tube method to attach the indicator yarn anywhere on the leader <strong>and</strong> is<br />
simplicity itself.<br />
The tube sections are threaded onto the pin like tool. The end of the tool has a hook like end<br />
which is used to grab the line, a section of tube is slipped down the tool, over the now<br />
doubled line. Put your treated yarn in the loop <strong>and</strong> pull the loop tight <strong>and</strong> it’s done.<br />
To remove the indicator you simply grab the yarn <strong>and</strong> pull it back out of the tube, remove the<br />
yarn, hook on the tool <strong>and</strong> slide the tube back on.<br />
I find this a great product for the small indicators I use on the local streams <strong>and</strong> on the<br />
Tongariro.
THAI STEAMED TROUT<br />
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Recipe courtesy of Fish <strong>and</strong> Game NZ<br />
Because trout is so mild, it's very versatile - equally at home pan-fried in white wine <strong>and</strong><br />
garlic or steamed with fresh Thai flavors as it is in this recipe.<br />
Ingredients:<br />
_ 1 x 250 gram trout, gutted <strong>and</strong> washed<br />
_ 1 Tablespoon of cilantro, finely chopped<br />
_ 3 garlic cloves, crushed<br />
_ Juice from 1 lime 1 bird chili, finely chopped<br />
_ 1.5 Tablespoon of fish sauce<br />
_ 3/4 Teaspoon of sugar<br />
_ 1 Tablespoon of water<br />
_ Steamed rice<br />
_ Chinese broccoli<br />
Preparation:<br />
_ Turn the oven grill on<br />
_ Wash the trout <strong>and</strong> pat it dry with a paper towel<br />
_ In a small bowl mix together the crushed garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chili <strong>and</strong><br />
sugar. Stir well. Add 1 Tablespoon of water <strong>and</strong> stir again<br />
_ Place the trout in a large piece of foil.<br />
_ Pour the sauce over the fish <strong>and</strong> a little inside it<br />
_ Crimp the foil tightly so that no steam or liquid can escape<br />
_ Place the fish in a large baking dish <strong>and</strong> then bake for 20-25 minutes<br />
_ Remove fish from the oven <strong>and</strong> carefully open the foil<br />
_ Serve fish in foil or filet it <strong>and</strong> serve it with the sauce poured on top with steamed<br />
rice <strong>and</strong> Chinese broccoli
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FISHING THE INTERNET.<br />
These notes are courtesy of the Hutt Valley Angling <strong>Club</strong><br />
Most club members are able to navigate their way around a computer <strong>and</strong> there is a wealth of<br />
fishing related material on the Internet that is exp<strong>and</strong>ing every day. For those who haven’t<br />
explored the Internet yet, you are missing out on some excellent information.<br />
The beauty of most Internet postings is that they are generally fairly brief <strong>and</strong> quick to read<br />
or watch. These days we are seeing some very high quality video offerings from pros <strong>and</strong><br />
amateurs on YouTube <strong>and</strong> these are worth checking out.<br />
Here is a list of sites to visit. They have been split off by topic but you will often find that<br />
one site may be linked to another or it may have a range of topics within that single site. The<br />
address will be given in lower case <strong>and</strong> underline whereas the detail/content will be in italics.<br />
Fly <strong>Casting</strong>:<br />
www.tightlinesflyshop.com casting advice<br />
wwwfishbuz.tv casting tips<br />
www.flyshop.nz casting<br />
YouTube<br />
Tim Rosenbauer casting tuition<br />
Lefty Kreh casting<br />
Joan Wulf casting<br />
<strong>Fishing</strong> Action: YouTube<br />
Russell Anderson fly fishing big trout, great filming<br />
Hutt River Browns (Andrew Harding) ‘action’ home video<br />
Google “fly fishing for trout” take your pick<br />
Knots:<br />
www.midcurrent.com<br />
www.fishbish.co.nz<br />
Google “fishing knots” for much more<br />
Fly Tying: YouTube<br />
www.learnflytying.co.uk<br />
Davie McPhail<br />
Key in “Fly Tying” in your search engine to view some excellent tying videos<br />
Hatches magazine online<br />
Advice on Leaders <strong>and</strong> Rigs:<br />
www.midstream.com great site, quite diverse<br />
www.manictackleproject.co.nz tips, blogs
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Fly Line Selection:<br />
www.midstream.com reviews<br />
www.troutlet.com reviews<br />
www.l<strong>and</strong>bigfish.com<br />
Where to fish/access:<br />
www.fish<strong>and</strong>game.org.nz maps + info + regulations + reports<br />
www.nzfishing.com recommendations +blogs<br />
Accommodation:<br />
www.nzfishing.com lodges / motels / club huts<br />
Guiding services:<br />
www.nzfishing.com list of guides<br />
www.nzpfga.co.nz list of member guides<br />
<strong>Fishing</strong> Reports:<br />
www.greigsports.co.nz up- to- date Taupo report<br />
www.sportinglife-turangi.co.nz weather <strong>and</strong> fishing Turangi<br />
<strong>Fishing</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s (freshwater):<br />
www.nzffa.net affiliated clubs <strong>and</strong> contacts<br />
There are a great many excellent sites just waiting for you to discover them. I have avoided<br />
listing commercial sites except where I think the impartial information is of interest to our<br />
club members.<br />
HOW BROWN TROUT CAME TO NEW ZEALAND<br />
Brown trout originated in Europe <strong>and</strong> have been distributed to many other parts of the world<br />
including USA, South America, Australia <strong>and</strong> of course, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. After several<br />
abortive attempts, brown trout ova were imported from Tasmania in 1867. These trout had<br />
been originally brought in from Engl<strong>and</strong>. They were initially distributed in Canterbury,<br />
Nelson <strong>and</strong> Otago. Further shipments were later obtained from Tasmania <strong>and</strong> also from<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>, Scotl<strong>and</strong>, Germany <strong>and</strong> Italy. They went to Auckl<strong>and</strong>, Dunedin <strong>and</strong> Invercargill<br />
<strong>and</strong> then to anywhere that Acclimatisation Societies had been established. Most of these<br />
organisations had their own hatcheries so the ova were soon hatched <strong>and</strong> the fingerlings<br />
placed in local streams. Huge efforts went into transporting the ova to remote rivers <strong>and</strong> it is<br />
interesting to speculate just what drove these pioneers to take so much time <strong>and</strong> trouble to<br />
distribute the trout far <strong>and</strong> wide. By 1916, 50 million brown trout had been released into<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> rivers <strong>and</strong> streams.
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There was a huge variety in the sources of the original ova stocks. Some were river fish,<br />
others lake trout <strong>and</strong> a few from sea-run strains. It is now considered that all these types have<br />
been so intermingled <strong>and</strong> interbred that the brown trout of today is a mixture of all its<br />
forebears. Some trout still seem to display the original sea-running traits of that European<br />
sea-trout, especially in the South Isl<strong>and</strong>. These sea-run browns have a distinctive silver<br />
colour <strong>and</strong> so are quite different in appearance to their river dwelling cousins. This stocking<br />
of waterways by the various Acclimatisation Societies continued up until the 1980's by when<br />
most of the societies no longer maintained a hatchery. The last one in operation was the<br />
Hawkes Bay hatchery <strong>and</strong> that closed down in 2000. Basically the reason for these closures<br />
was a change in belief about the success of the earlier policy of stocking rivers.<br />
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S A GOOD TIME TO GO FISHING?<br />
Well, there are a lot of fishing forecasters out there, Ken Ring <strong>and</strong> his Moon charts, Bill<br />
Hohepa <strong>and</strong> his Maori calendar but below is probably the best <strong>and</strong> most consistent fishing<br />
forecasting system of them all. The STONE forecast system.<br />
STONE CONDITION WEATHER INDICATION FISHING FORECAST<br />
Stone is dripping wet Rain Excellent<br />
Stone damp on top only Light misty drizzle Excellent<br />
Stone is dry Going to rain. Excellent<br />
Stone is wet on bottom Flood receding Excellent<br />
Can hardly see stone Foggy Excellent<br />
Can’t see stone at all Dark Excellent<br />
Stone appears fuzzy Walk, don’t drive Excellent<br />
Stone upside down End of the world Who cares<br />
CASTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTION<br />
By Keith Tourell & Robin Bound<br />
A section where casters <strong>and</strong> their tutors can gain information.
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Q1. When I cast, my fly line hits the ground behind me.<br />
A Start your back cast with your rod tip near the water/ground. Make your back cast go high.<br />
Try to make your rod stop at the vertical, on the back cast. Pause, then forward cast.<br />
Q2 Sometimes when I do a forward cast my line l<strong>and</strong>s in a heap in front of the rod.<br />
A On the back cast make your cast go high, <strong>and</strong> make your thumb stop at the vertical.<br />
On your forward cast start slowly, accelerate to a stop at 10.00 o'clock, then let the rod go<br />
down to 9.00 o'clock. A good forward cast is dependent on a good back cast.<br />
Be careful not to release any line held by the line-h<strong>and</strong>, before you stop the rod.<br />
Hint: that heap of line in front of your rod can be<br />
straightened with a Roll Cast.<br />
Then commence your back cast.<br />
Q3 My fly line is very wiggly when it l<strong>and</strong>s on the water. How can I make it straight?<br />
A On your forward cast start slowly, then accelerate to a sharp stop at 10.00 o'clock.<br />
During your final forward cast shoot about 1 metre of line..<br />
Q4 During a back cast my rod goes back beyond the vertical.<br />
A Try to keep the butt of your rod against the lower part of your forearm. If this is difficult<br />
use a Velcro strap, or put the butt end of the rod up the sleeve of your jacket. (But only<br />
briefly). When you stop your rod on the back cast, check to see if your thumb, which stops<br />
the rod, is vertical.
OTHER STUFF<br />
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KAPITI FLY FISHING CLUB Inc.<br />
President Wayne Cameron 04 298 1480<br />
Vice President Stuart Ayres 04 904 1483<br />
Secretary Ralph Lane 04 297 3323<br />
Treasurer Greg Anderson 04 297 3353<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Trip Co-ordinator Hugh Driver 04 902 0177<br />
Newsletter Chris Bryant 06 364 6349<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Coach<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Malcolm Francis<br />
Aussie Perry<br />
06 364 2101<br />
04 298 4926<br />
Webmaster Ken McWilliams 04 298 4249<br />
Raffles Frank Klus 04 298 6655<br />
Library Frank Klus 04 298 6655<br />
Membership Ralph Lane 04 297 3323<br />
Speakers Wayne/Stuart 04 298 1480/ 904 1483<br />
Trophies Ken McWilliams 04 298 4249<br />
Environmental<br />
Advocacy<br />
Hugh Driver 04 902 0177<br />
Sponsorship Ken McWilliams 04 298 6655<br />
Community Service<br />
activities<br />
Sue Shiell/Aussie Perry 04 905 7979/ 298 4926<br />
OBC Liaison Stuart Ayres 04 904 1483<br />
Supper Greg Anderson 04 297 3353
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CALENDAR <strong>2012</strong>/2013<br />
WHEN WHAT NOTES/CONTACT<br />
16 th June <strong>Casting</strong> Clinic Hugh Driver Otaihanga Domain<br />
See notes under “Important Stuff”<br />
Special Activity<br />
17 th June <strong>Fishing</strong> a local river As for above please also read this<br />
Section <strong>and</strong> contact Hugh Driver.<br />
15 th – 17 th June Turangi to fish the<br />
Tongariro <strong>and</strong> or other<br />
Central Plateau Rivers<br />
Wayne Cameron<br />
18 th June <strong>Club</strong> Night Strato Cotsilinis, member of the<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> Fly <strong>Fishing</strong> Team<br />
who will talk about the<br />
Commonwealth Fly <strong>Fishing</strong><br />
Competition recently held in<br />
Tasmania<br />
Mid July Trip to the Wairarapa Stuart Ayres<br />
TID BITS<br />
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to<br />
st<strong>and</strong> on.<br />
We can learn a lot from crayons…Some are sharp, some are pretty, <strong>and</strong> some are dull. Some<br />
have weird names, <strong>and</strong> all are different colours, but they all have to live in the same box.<br />
Think about it.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE<br />
Remember the club owns rods <strong>and</strong> reels for club members to borrow. There are 6 rods &<br />
reels with floating <strong>and</strong> sink lines in weight ranges 6 thru 9:<br />
Contact is Malcolm Francis Tel (06) 364 2101<br />
KAPITI FLYFISHING CLUB INC<br />
PURPOSE:<br />
AND ENHANCE THE ART AND SPORT OF FLY FISHING.<br />
LAKES.<br />
BETWEEN MEMBERS.<br />
CLUB MEETINGS<br />
Please come along (bring a guest) to our monthly <strong>Club</strong> meetings at:<br />
The Otaihanga Boating <strong>Club</strong> Rooms Makora Rd Otaihanga<br />
Meetings commence at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month, except January.<br />
COMMITTEE MEETINGS<br />
These take place on the First Monday of each month commencing at 7.30pm <strong>and</strong> are held at<br />
one of the Committee member’s house. If you are interested in attending one or more<br />
meetings feel free to contact any of the people on the Contact List on the following page.<br />
You will be most welcome.
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welcome<br />
The views <strong>and</strong> opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the<br />
Kapiti Fly <strong>Fishing</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Inc.; its committee, or the editor. All care is taken to ensure<br />
accuracy but the editor can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions