Thread: Catch Any Trout Today?

@Danny

Lake Rotorua stream to be closed to fishing for the coming season

Fish & Game are advising anglers of two changes to the fishing regulations for the Eastern Region which will take effect from October 1, 2016 – the start of the new fishing season.

The Awahou Stream, a tributary of Lake Rotorua, will be designated 'closed waters' in the Angler’s Notice – which means that trout fishing will be prohibited upstream of the Awahou’s junction with Lake Rotorua.

The change results from a submission to the Eastern Fish and Game Council from Ngati Rangiwewehi members who live alongside the stream and own the adjoining land and the private access road to the stream mouth.

Eastern Fish and Game Council had publicly notified the proposal and consulted with anglers prior to making the decision.

Eastern Fish & Game Manager Andy Garrick says the closure will bring a number of benefits.

“Firstly, we recognise the local community’s growing concern over social issues – including thefts, conflicts between individuals, and the presence of undesirable elements, including poachers.”

The closure would help address what locals have described as health and safety issues, and make the stream a safer place for children and family groups, Mr Garrick says.

“The stream is now targeted by poachers every summer and has become a “hot spot” for us, sparking frequent callouts for our ranging staff.

“The closure to angling will mean anyone seen fishing there can readily be identified as breaching the regulations.”

Mr Garrick says that naturally the trout would benefit as well.

“Closing this section of the Awahou Stream will provide a cold water refuge for trout stressed by Lake Rotorua’s rising water temperatures in summer, which drive fish in search of cooler water.”

“But it’s important that anglers note they will still be able to access and fish Lake Rotorua downstream of the landmark pole, where there are ample fishing opportunities through the summer months,” he adds.

The second change focuses on winter shoreline fishing on Lake Okataina. This area is to be extended by moving the western landmark pole further to the west (away from the lodge).

This will provide further room and opportunity for anglers during the winter period when the lake levels are low, Mr Garrick says.

The angling regulation-setting process is undertaken annually, and allows for the Eastern Fish and Game Council to hear submissions and recommend alterations to the fishing ‘rules and regs’ to the Minister of Conservation who makes the final call. A full review is carried out every second year.

“We try to consult as widely as possible on these changes and always encourage anglers to have their say.”

A video of how popular the Awahou has been can be found on the youtube link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxZ5U4W4Ds

Caught a few freshies on the tongariro yesterday morning.

Went to Twizel for work this week.
Finally got a chance to try out a few different techniques in the hydro canals.
Got out early before work and late afternoon after work.
Caught these 3 on the fist day.
Caught the 2 browns just on sunrise and the rainbow about 30 minutes after dark in the evening.

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Very low flows in all the canals so no one was catching fish during the day.
I managed to fish in four different locations and tried some different techniques also.

Ended up with 5 decent fish.
Lost a few and had one nearly empty the spool before the hook straightened and it was off.

Then the snow started Wednesday morning and the crane job for the day was cancelled, fished for an hour and lost a good one then had to leave and get out of the high country as there was 50mm of snow and falling very fast.

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Went to Twizel for work this week.
Finally got a chance to try out a few different techniques in the hydro canals.
Got out early before work and late afternoon after work.
Caught these 3 on the fist day.
Caught the 2 browns just on sunrise and the rainbow about 30 minutes after dark in the evening.

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Very low flows in all the canals so no one was catching fish during the day.
I managed to fish in four different locations and tried some different techniques also.

Ended up with 5 decent fish.
Lost a few and had one nearly empty the spool before the hook straightened and it was off.

Then the snow started Wednesday morning and the crane job for the day was cancelled, fished for an hour and lost a good one then had to leave and get out of the high country as there was 50mm of snow and falling very fast.

After some advice lads, hope to head to lake Rotoroa in Nelson lakes National Park for a hunt shortly and thought I would splash out on a day lisence for trout also.

Would have to use my softbait rod I guess would be the only thing I have even remotely suitable so what should I be looking at for a casting lure?
Id say it would need a bit of weight to it to cast very far.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

After some advice lads, hope to head to lake Rotoroa in Nelson lakes National Park for a hunt shortly and thought I would splash out on a day lisence for trout also.

Would have to use my softbait rod I guess would be the only thing I have even remotely suitable so what should I be looking at for a casting lure?
Id say it would need a bit of weight to it to cast very far.

Just go get a small selection of spinners VC. You'll be right.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

After some advice lads, hope to head to lake Rotoroa in Nelson lakes National Park for a hunt shortly and thought I would splash out on a day lisence for trout also.

Would have to use my softbait rod I guess would be the only thing I have even remotely suitable so what should I be looking at for a casting lure?
Id say it would need a bit of weight to it to cast very far.

If you are fishing a lake with no snags, I would recommend 10gm lures. Most sport shops will sell them. Toby lures come in that weight but 7gm would probably do also.

Originally Posted by Dundee

If you are fishing a lake with no snags, I would recommend 10gm lures. Most sport shops will sell them. Toby lures come in that weight but 7gm would probably do also.

What about this sort of thing but obviously a lot lot smaller?



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And what sort of speed retreive? Trout are lazy buggers yes?

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

What about this sort of thing but obviously a lot lot smaller?



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Yep that'd be the go as well. Just get some Rapala lures.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

What about this sort of thing but obviously a lot lot smaller?



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That will work,trout take nearly any shit. I caught one once on a tale dag from a cow and just got my boy to add a hook.
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...t-starter-939/

Get 7gm to 10 gm for lake fishing.

alright cheers guys,will go to the fat pricks green shop on sat for a look.

I've never caught one with a Rapala lure @veitnamcam but that's just me.. maybe get some enticer lures for a lake can get upto 12gr lures or just get the tried and true mepp black fury size 3 is 7 gram


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Originally Posted by bomber

I've never caught one with a Rapala lure @veitnamcam but that's just me.. maybe get some enticer lures for a lake can get upto 12gr lures or just get the tried and true mepp black fury size 3 is 7 gram


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I think I will just go for the heaviest the shop recommends, its got to pull out 20pound florocarbon leader and 20p braid which is a bit like going rabbit shooting with a 416rigby I guess but thats the lightest gear I own.