Be all those rich people in there country estates upstream flushing, if that was dairy shed runoff you'd be in big trouble.Quote:
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Be all those rich people in there country estates upstream flushing, if that was dairy shed runoff you'd be in big trouble.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300CALMAN
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Bah hah ha [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]. Do you know where the Waiteti and Ngongotaha are? Rich it is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by bomber
Lefthand side of rotorua 😜 stayed out there a few times...Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
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What are you insinuating about my homeland? hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
@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
@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.Attachment 53340Attachment 53341
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.
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Originally Posted by akaroa1
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
What about this sort of thing but obviously a lot lot smaller?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
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And what sort of speed retreive? Trout are lazy buggers yes?
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Yep that'd be the go as well. Just get some Rapala lures.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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.:oh noes:
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by bomber
I've caught a few on rapalas but for a lake you will need the deep divers but there are way cheaper lures out there.Go heavy with that set up.
For lake fishing there from the shore I would also try Shimano Waxwings, brown or rainbow trout colour in a small size.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
They have a very nice action, very different from the Rapalas which I also use a lot.
Ended up getting these.
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What sort of retrieve speed should I be going for?
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Run the Rapala in the shallows and watch it. You will get the speed from that. The Countdown models are quite cool. Cast it out and let it sink. Count the time (hence the name) before you begin your retrieve to get into the depth you think fish may be. Start low and then progressively deeper until you start getting follows or better still a hookup. They run well at slow speed and the longer the lures in the water the better your chances. The Toby needs a bit more speed in my experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
They will do VC.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
How did you get on VC?
Managed an hour after work down at the river landed a small brown on black fury lure.Quickly released as wasn't big enough to feed three.:)
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Havent got em wet yet mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Add a black fury to your tackle box @bomber and I have caught heaps on them.
Cheeky buggerQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
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Nice @Dundee next quiet spell be down thereQuote:
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Show me a pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Could I legally fish from a boat?
Been thinking its whitebait season and it could be worth casting a lure for a sea run? at high tide in the estuary here?
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Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Just got to careful on casting the black fury 😂
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Ah ha ha ha I thought that was a fly fishers trick!Quote:
Originally Posted by bomber
Actually its hooked in backwards!.....trying to cast it like a fly?
Fishing from a boat is legal,check the regulations in the area. There are quite a few lures out there that a close to a white bait lure look alike.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Hooked a willow and flicked it to free it yep got me 2 barbsQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
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Not a trout but just back from a few weeks salmon fishing in Vancouver island !! Good times
Looks like ya did alright!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Lehndorf
Good stuff Roy.
