HVAV Newsletter March 2013 - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club

EditorialI should say ditto this month because the expected Cicada seasonis only just getting underway. Unfortunately due to this dry spellthe rivers are warming up and of course the Cyanobacteria isproliferating in the Hutt River. We need a flush every three or fourweeks to freshen the riverbed.It is most gratifying to see the interest and enthusiasm at ourIntroduction to Fly Fishing courses. Hopefully some of theparticipants will take the next step to join a fishing club where theycan expect to learn a great deal more about the sport.It’s great to welcome back Wood’s Waffles after a short sabbatical.Jeff always gives us articles to get the grey matter working a littlebit.John MillarEditorPresident’s PieceIsn’t it great to have such a stunning spell ofweather, although others are not so happywith it! No doubt many of you have beenout with those cicada patterns on local riversas a result.It was very pleasing to see several new facesat the February club meeting and othershave made contact about joining the club.This is in no small part to the accessibility ofour website. A number have commented on the information itprovides. The updates from a number of you on your fishing tripsover the summer made for an interesting session.By the time this goes to press, we would have held our twoGreater Wellington Regional Council sessions with over 40 peopleattending. The first session went extremely well with very positivefeedback received from those attending and from our colleagues in2Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated .March 2013