Autumn Fishing Trips
(April / May)
Anticipation runs high in our Taupo community as this change in season turns attention to our local rivers.With the first golds of an approaching autumn come the first runs of bright silver rainbows. Wading a Taupo river on a clear frosty dawn, sunlight dancing on a rivers rappids is an unforgettable experience.Combined with the explosive take of a freshrun rainbow trout ripping line from a screeming reel and you have the true essence of an unforgettable New Zealand fishing experience . Welcome to Taupo in autumn.
- # 6-7 weight rod & line ideal.
- Nymphs weighted in sizes # 10 & 12's, small nymphs # 14's & 16's.
- Breathable waders as in summer are ideal, polyprops for warmth advisable.
Winter Fishing Trips
(June / September)
Fishing our regions rivers takes on a whole new mood over the winter months. Riverside scenes portray bare willows on a clear frosty dawn or rain swept with mist enveloping riverside pines.Hip deep in a rivers flow, wrapped up against the elements while a wild six pound rainbow leaps in defiance stripping line from a screeming reel is a truly magic experience. This is Taupo in Winter.
Spawning runs in our rivers reach their peak over the winter months. The Tongariro our most internationally renowned river draws anglers from around the world to fly fish its famous waters. if smaller more gentle meandering trout streams are your choice then there are others smaller to suit. The Tauranga-Taupo River is open and easily wadable while the Hinemaiaia Stream ( a favourite ) runs through a sunlite gorge. The Waitahanui with its crystal clear spring waters is just ten minutes from my home, it has an itimate charm all of its own.
- # 6 & 7 weight rod and floating line ideal depending on size of water fished.
- Nymphs #10's to #14's (weighted).
- Neophrem or breathable waders suitable, bring polyprops for warmth.
- Spawning runs can vary on each of our rivers depending on flows and rainfall, most runs peak from July through to the end of Oct.
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