HVAV Newsletter March 2013 - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club

Whirlwind 5 day Fishing TripTwo weeks ago, club member Paul Bell joined his two fishing matesAndrew Harding and Dan Thomas for a quick trip to some spotswhere Paul hadn’t fished before. This was a North Island tourinstead of their usual visit to the mainland.The first stop was the Makuri River in the Wairarapa. Paul foundthis small river to be quite a test. Dan’s almost legendary fishspotting skills made all the difference here because they saw a lotof fish as they stalked the river. Paul wasn’t keeping score butremembers that he hooked four trout without landing a single fish.Andrew hooked six and Dan hooked two trout.From there they travelled north to the Whakapapa in National Park.It was here that Paul hooked and landed a fine 3kg rainbow on acicada dry fly.Their next stop was the upper Whanganui River. This was a wildriver where they fished. It suited Paul because there was a lot ofpocket water to fish amongst the big boulders. Paul hookedseventeen trout but lost ten of them in the fast, tumbling waters.When these trout made a run downstream it was quite dangerousto follow them around and over the large rocks. However, goodsport was enjoyed by all.The next day they fished the TT at Taupo. Most fish were caughtabove the Ladies Mile and all were taken on nymph. Paul caughtfive or six and every one was a fresh fish.If you would like to see some exciting video action from the firstthree days of their trip then it is posted on Youtube. Click on thislink http://www.youtube.com/user/troutboynz?feature=mheeDiscovery PageIf you are new to trout fishing this page is for you.As a fairly recent “convert” to fly fishing you may be puzzled bytalk among the more experienced members in the club. Somefishermen talk about “picking up a fish” or even “dropping a fish”.When I hear this I still visualise someone physically lifting or16Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated .March 2013