Taupo Fly Fishing Report - 29th June 2010

Another good week out there on our local rivers this week, plenty of rain and showers to keep the river levels topped up and the fish running. The Tongariro has probably been the big draw as you would expect at this time of year and it has not disappointed most anglers, some very good Browns continue to get caught most weeks along with some very good conditioned fat Rainbows. Wetlining has probably been one of the more successful methods over the last few days especially with the rivers continued fluctuating levels. Small Olive or Brown in 10# and 8# Woolly Buggers with the clearing water and up to size 6# and 4# Black, Purple or Brown Wooll'ys and Coneheads in the dirtier water.

The Waitahanui has been quite inconsistent over the last few days with very varied reports of fish numbers throughout the length. Pretty much a case of the right timing and getting to know one river well is the answer for most visitors that try there hand on this local stream.

The Hinemaia has been going very well for most, all though the word is out now regarding the new winter limit and it is getting very busy down there at the moment. Reports of some good Jacks still being caught on a regular basis on the Hine especially to naturals such as Green and White Caddis, Flashback,Hare and Copper and the Prince Nymph .When the water is running clear naturals are the way to go, once again Caddis and small Flashbacks are the top flies.

The T.T has had a good week with some reports coming in of some good little pulses of hard fighting 2-3lb Rainbows, mainly to small Champagne and Unreal Eggs. Weather is looking quite unsettled again so we can safely expect much of the same showers and rain.

The river mouths have had a varied week with a full moon to contend with but on the cloudier nights Hatepe has been going quite well to small Black and Olive Boobies.

Lake fishing is still good , with more S/Westerlies due you don't need to go much further than Jerusalem Point and Acacia Bay for some good Trolling. Once again varying the depth at this time of year is the key, anything from 20-40 meters is working. Top lures are King Cobra in Spotty Gold, Baby Brown Kiwi's and Black Toby .

Until next week tight lines everyone

Gary Lyttle
Fly and Gun

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