Thread: Waikaremoana

Originally Posted by Longrun

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The old Toby, good to know.
Made up a koura trap. Put some Manuka brush and a punctured can of catfood fish in it.

I hope you dont plan to use that Koura trap in Waikaremoana - you realize that may well be illegal - now I dont know the ins and outs of its legal protection - certainly under DOC koura were protected in the lake - I dont believe that will have changed -trout a license yes - Lazza as far as I know only Wanganui hut has gone - but friends who have been recently all say the huts now very run down and the place is not looked after - spinning from the shore try at night -day time its clear water and spinning does not work well - the lake is more known for flyfishing from the shore - try flicking out a big dark fly at night and even try a mouse fly - now I have not tried it but you may be able to use spin gear rigged with a fly - check your license conditions - I always wanted to give it a go - despite living there as Senior ranger I did not fish much as I simply did not like trout