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This morning effort, nice little Brown, black and gold softbait. Released.
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This morning effort, nice little Brown, black and gold softbait. Released.
Great afternoon swinging wooly buggers, hooked 9, landed 5....released 2 beauties around the 6lb mark and kept 3 ranging from 3 - 4.5lbs:cool:
Had the pleasure of sharing the pool with an older Ozzy gentlemen out on a fishing holiday, I tried for an hour but just couldnt get him onto a fish:angry: dont think I'd make a very good guide:(
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Looking back at a few posts here, I really need to drag my arse out and go fishing again
I went back to Mangatainoka yesty never saw any in the clear water.
Manawatu might be good in a few days I hope.
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Couple of recent browns.
HB rivers are pretty much stuffed for the short term. I went with a few mates to Taupo for a golf and tennis weekend and decided to take a rod. Fished the Hinemaiaia last Sunday. Very cold but primo day. Plenty of fish, clear and low river. Spawning fish in great nick. Mildly hung over. No shortage of other anglers. Caught a couple and went home. I think I'll be spending a bit more time in the region till or rivers come right.
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A few hours chilling swinging flies, hooked 6, landed 3....kept a nice 5.5lb jack.
Still not huge numbers but the quality of the ones coming through is pleasing.
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Saw a few yesterday but didn't catch any.
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went out thrashed the water to foam, no joy. did watch a falcon harass the local black birds tho
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Rainbow from Lake Dunstan, again softbaiting with black and gold paddle tail which work very well in the lake.
Actually kept this one and given to elderly neighbours for their dinner.