ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION

Evening Star, Issue 22450, 22 September 1936, Page 3

ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION

THE ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the Otago Anglers’ Association, to bo presented at the annual meeting on Thursday, states that a successful season was experienced, and the 12 competitions promoted by the association were well patronised. Mr E. Levido won the silver cup presented by himself, but has deckled not to accept it. The Finlayson Cup for the highest aggregate caught in the Shag, Tomahawk, and Waikouaiti competitions was won by Mr S. Barnes. The annual week-end outing to the Pomahaka attracted 30 members and was an unqualified success. A series of three competitions was held. Highest aggregate for the Griffiths Cup was won by Mr W. llaffills, with a total weight of 201 b 3oz. A trophy for the largest number of tags taken from Tomahawk Lagoon was won by R. Joyce, who returned 17 tags, the nearest other numbers being 9 and 5. Consequent on the _ fine weather a goodl season was experienced. The Waikouaiti fished well, especially in the early months, and fish up to 91b were captured. Generally speaking, this water proved better than for a number of seasons. Tho Shag at times fished well, but the absence of water meant that only small fish were the inhabitants of this popular stream. The Leith was a happy hunting ground during the month of March, when the fish wore running, and fish up to 101 b or 121 b were secured. The Pomahaka probably is the most popular river in. the district for local anglers. In good condition throughout the season, although a trifle low' at times, many fine baskets were taken. Tomahawk Lagoon was well fished during the season, and varied were the reports received, , but the general opinion was that the water was an improvement on the previous season. Two hundred and sixty fish from the Leith were transferred to Tomahawk in the off season. The city reservoirs gave only poof sport. Waipori Lake did l not prove as popular as tho season before, and baskets were only fair, but tho Contour Channel provided good fly fishing. Another water which was not _ as popular as usual was Maliinerangi, although it fished well: ali rthrough ' the season. Reports so far received stale that all rivers aro in good order and prospects bright. . The thanks; of the association arc offered to the Press, d'onors . of prizes, social performers,, and the Acclimatisation Society for assistance during the rear.