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to find that the river was running high and coloured. Steve had been monitoring river levels on the web and was convinced that they would be able to fish but it became obvious that their choices would be very limited. They checked out the Waiohine but found it was also running high and quite dirty. They did find another spot on the main river where they could fish along a clear edge but there was no chance to move up or down in the river or to cross. Gary Jacobson did manage to catch a small Rainbow Trout on a nymph but they soon ran out of fishable water. A quick look over Gladstone Bridge confirmed that there would be no more fishing that day. There was little else to do so they retired to the Gladstone Pub/Cafe for a coffee and to tell a few lies. August on the Tongariro River. A report from Phil McKeown It has been a pretty busy month for me on the Tongariro River. Having fished 3 weekends with 5 sessions we came out with some pretty good results. The first weekend I fished 2 sessions with Ray Wright, (ex-member of HVAC), as Paul was having a break in Wanganui. The Saturday afternoon we spent fishing the upper river. Starting at Boulder Reach, we had the pool to ourselves which was a surprise. The pool looked very inviting with a nice touch of colour after some rain earlier in the week. It wasn’t long before a solid take was felt and a few minutes later a nice fresh hen was on the bank. On the board early so confidence went up a notch or two as the adrenalin started working. But something must have told the trout we were about and that was it, 1 fish for the pool. Onward and upward we went to the Cliff Pool. As the pool is quite small I left it to Ray and sat and watched him fish through without any success. The next pool proved to be a bit better and another hen came to the bank. It was a nice fresh hen about 2½ lbs. and was duly returned. Ray again found the going tough and no further fish came to the net. Being such a good day with clear skies and no wind to speak of, we were beginning to wonder what was needed to tempt the fish. Time was getting on so we ventured to the next pool. Now this pool had been performing for Paul and myself in prior weekends so hopes were high for more of the same. Alas it wasn’t to be, but I did manage to tempt a very nice plump hen which was despatched and put aside to take home. My first kept fish for some months and upon gutting and cleaning I was pleased with the lovely orange fillets. As Ray hadn’t been fishing for a while we socialised Saturday 14 Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated - September 2012
night and planned the attack for Sunday morning. Sunday’s plan was to head downstream and look at 3 pools. We parked up at the Red Hut car park and headed downstream on the true right bank. 20 minutes hard slog up the steps and along the cliff tops we went. We were looking for the track down to Upper Birches Pool and found it without too much difficulty. Down we climbed and set about fishing through the pool. This pool had changed a bit after the last fresh and we both found the going tough. Not a touch! So out we came, up the steep track and back along the cliff to the Silly Pool. This pool has also been affected by the fresh and was looking pretty good. It wasn’t long before Ray found his touch and he hooked 3 and landed 2 in quick time while I could only manage 1. Having previously had success in the pool I was pleased to see the lies were still the same. The following weekend Paul came to Turangi and we headed out to our usual haunts. (This is what happens when you become creatures of habit). The weather was forecast for rain and rain we got. But when the fish are about who cares about the rain. A great morning was spent with 9 hook ups between us and 5 fish landed. All were returned but what a fabulous time we had, so much so that we didn’t realise how wet we had become. It was one of those mornings when the rain just came straight down in heavy showers and didn’t put the fish down either. Missed the next weekend due to a family commitment and Paul took advantage of that to have a weekend off as well. Paul arrived for the last August weekend. So this the latest up I can provide. I had already sorted out my gear and added some newly tied flies to the fly box ready for the morning. It was another great morning with no wind. After a very heavy frost Friday morning it was quite overcast and without frost on Saturday. Back to the ‘creatures of habit’ pools Saturday morning and saw more anglers about. In fact I think it was the most anglers we have seen on the river for weeks. We fished 4 pools and for a total of 8 fish hooked for the morning. On the other bank were 2 members from the club (Namely Bill Harris and Ian Lawson). Bill told us he had 14 fish for the week. There seem to be fish about and if you’re lucky and catch a run, you can have a ball. We have seen this pattern recurring regularly lately and have been trying to make the most of it. Sunday morning was a frustrating session with Paul hooking a fish on his first cast and then hooking a second not long after. This fish proved to be a stronger fish and resulted in Paul Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated - September 2012 15
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