Taupo Fishing Report - 16th September 2011

Wind and bad weather has kept the boaties very much at bay this week. Those that have braved the elements and found some shelter have found the fishing a little harder than previous weeks.
The harlers that have got out on the water at first light on days before the wind has got up have had some very good fishing still, but a lot of small fish to contend with.
On the other hand the local fly fishing has had a bit of a mini bonanza with a big Westerly hitting our local rivers coinciding with some good rain over the weekend this gave the Hinemaia, the Waitahanui and the T.T some very good runs of fresh fish, those that were able to get out and take advantage of those conditions were rewarded with some excellent fishing ,Glo Bugs and Bombs were the go on the day with large sized 10# and 12# Eggs and some heavy weight bombs to get down through the heavier flows .
The wetliners had a ball going down the T.T on the Tuesday with some very good quality fish being caught on Black and Olive Woolly Buggers and Cone heads. The Tongariro did not get overly affected by the rain but did get a decent run of fresh fish through, once again the wetliners probably had the best of the fishing early in the mornings.
Forecast for the weekend is for more unsettled weather (not going to say rain !! ) and for a colder South Westerly wind to hit by the weekend so it will be rough but the conditions with the higher river levels should be very good.
Tight Lines till next week
Gary Lyttle
FLY AND GUN