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NEW ZEALAND
http://www.anglersretreat.co.nz
Summer fishing for trout in New Zealand brings the time of year famed for it's sight fishing. The crystal clear waters of New Zealand high country rivers allows for a method of fishing for these very large trout in a very exciting way.
These river resident trout, be it brown or rainbows are well at home in their piece of water. A strange noise, a change in silhouette, even (some say) the smell of a angler crossing the river upstream may be enough to alarm and spook the trout. River residents are certainly more wary than those migrating. The approach to the water should be made with care. There will be time to carefully observe the trouts behaviour, where it rests and where it feeds. By observing this the angler can decide where to make the cast with the chosen fly and so maximise the chance of success. Care should be taken so as not to line the fish, casting up stream at an angle from behind, and allowing the fly to drift naturally down stream to the fish. Being able to watch the trouts reaction makes this an exciting way to fish.
The fish will hold in different water depending on water conditions. As a general rule, they will be found in the deeper parts of the pools when the water is cold moving to faster more broken water as the water warms in mid summer.
These river residents though are in general opportunistic feeders, feeding on a wide variety of both aquatic and terrestrial insects. Water as shown above is often fished with a dry such as a Royal Wolf with a small nymph fished below it. Typical insects encountered are Caddis, Stonefly, Mayfly, Manuka Beetle, Cicada, Fly lines should be dull in colour, dark olive or grey being preferred. Bright lines will spook fish when in the air. Forward taper long belly lines will offer the best presentation. Leaders can be either tapered or straight, with straight leaders made of fluorocarbon being preferred for nymph fishing.
Clothing should be neutral with no bright hats or shirts etc. Polaroid sunglasses are a must in being able to see through the waters surface glare.
Felt soled boots for wading. Rods used are generally #5 or #6 weight. Indicators are often not needed for this type of fishing. If they are used they should be kept small.
New Zealand's high country trout populations are wild and fragile. Head water fisheries usually hold populations of larger and older fish. Practising catch and release is an important part the angler plays in protecting these fisheries. Please have your camera ready, take your photo's quickly and return your fish carefully.
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Anglers Retreat
http://www.anglersretreat.co.nz
Turangi, NZ
Fish Types: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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