Thread: Taupo Lake & Kuratau River Fly Fishing

Hi All,

I'm off to Kuratau for the long weekend at the end of the month for 3 days (one will be doing the Tongariro Crossing if the whether good) the other two will be chilling at a house next to the lake, smashing brews and extinguishing the BBQ if it goes on fire.

I intend to go out on a kayak on the lake once and hit the Kurarau River for one of the mornings.
My current gear is a #6 weight rod, floating line and the traditional nymphs and dryflies (pheasant tails, Royal walfs, few streamers and woolly buggers).

Is anyone familiar with the area and is willing to share some tips (flies & gear I should use)?

Cheers in advance.
Pete