HVAV Newsletter March 2013 - Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club

Gorge where there is not going to be a problem of reduced flow,higher water temperatures and an increase in proliferation ofcyanobacteria. These effects will all be found downstream ie fromTe Marua and down through the CBD where most recreational riveruse takes place.“Friends of the Hutt River” has a powerful lobbying voice and willbecome a strong ally of HVAC in future.Club members who would like to be placed on the FHR emailing listcan do so by emailing Pat van Berkel at pvanb@clear.net.nzRaffle Winners in FebruaryGreen Trout Guiding Raffle Entry — Ian BurgessFishing Cap with Headlight — Keith TourellWaterproof Fly Box —Ross GoodmanDisappointingly there were a lot of unsold numbers this month.Fish of the MonthDetails of trout caught can be entered in the club fishing diary andwill be considered for our fish of the month award. Hunting andFishing (Alicetown) sponsor a $10 voucher each month for heaviestfish.December winner was John Millar for an 8lb brown hen from a localriver.January winner was John Millar for a 7lb 3oz brown jack from thesame river. Both fish were caught on a size 16 CDC Caddisemerger.Please support our SponsorsPhoto CompetitionPhotos need to be submitted each month by theFriday evening proceeding the monthly meetingAt our AGM an annual winner will be selected fromthe monthly winners.Members can submit up to 2 photos per month.Photos that have previously won a prize in any of the club’s photocompetitions are not eligible.Entries should be forwarded by email to Steve Doughty(steve@doughty.co.nz)8Hutt Valley Angling Club Incorporated .March 2013