FISHING REPORTS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 514, 24 April 1933, Page 6

FISHING REPORTS

RECENT CATCHES

WEATHER AFFECTS CONDITIONS BOTH AT ROTORUA AND TAUPO FISH IN GOOD CONDITION Rotorua Lakes area: — The waters in the environs of Rotorua were disturbed to a great degree by unfavourable weather, the Ohau^ Channel for a great part of the period being unfishable owing to the presence of weed. On the whole, bags were perhaps smaller than earlier in the sea, son, but the fish for size and condition were much improved. Lakes Okataina, Rotoiti, Tarawera and ' Rotorua in ' particular are now pro'viding fish which, for condition and size, appear to be almost on a par with those taken. from the Taupo waters. "During the period it was quite common to see anglers proudly carrying fish from 8 up to 101b taken from some of the local lakes. Fish in a number of bags taken from Lake Rotorua averaged 5|lb. A catch of 32 fish taken by Mr. Powis from Rotoiti, in eight days, averaged 61b. Mr. D. Barrett's bag of nine fish, taken from the Ohau Channel averaged 4£lb.

Seventeen fish taken from Rotorua on the spoon by Mr. Rutherford and party averaged 31b. This is good for this class of fishing. Other bags reported were as follows: — Mr. Annan, 48 in four days, fly, Waititi, Rotorua. Mr. Turner, 42 in six days, fly, Rotoiti. Mr. A. Hamilton and party, 15 in one day (two rods), spoon, Rotoiti. Mr. Walker, 10 one evening on the fly at Waititi, Rotorua. Waikaremoana

The reports from Waikaremoana are bright and show that good bags of fish in excellent condition are now [ being taken from the waters in this district. Some of the catches reported were as follows: — Mr. Howell and party, 120 in three days on the fly at Aniwaniwa. Mr. Palminter and party, 14 on the fly in one day at (not stated). Mr. Burke, nine in one evening on the fly at Aniwaniwa. Mr. Tama, eight one evening on the fly at Waikarotaheke. Mr. Lindigar, seven in three days at the small lake Waikareiti. This catch averaged in weight, ! 741b. Waikato River. — At Pyee, helow the Huka Falls and Aratiatia Rapids, and in the vicinity of Rotokawa on this river some good fly and dry fly fishing was obtained. Fish up to 61b averaging well over , 31b in weight were taken. Some of the catches were as follows: — L. Fulljames, 15 one afternoon and 10 one morning. G. Crickett, 10; Mr. Pye and Mr. Dobson, I eight each; Mr. Matheson, six.

Taupo Area Strong south westerly winds which prevailed during most of the fortnightly period ending 15th instant, mitigated against good fishing, and when the reports were submitted strong winds were still preventing any fishing at all. Lapnches operating from Taupo had quite a fair share of sport as evidenced by the following results: — "Sunbeam," Mr. Branson and party, 22 fish taken on the spoon at Mine Point during one day. "Dawn." A local party of four rods took 52 fish on the fly at Waihaha. There were two limits in this total.

"Wizbang." Messrs. Rowbottom and party (6 rods) took 52 fish using the fly at Waihaha. The total averaged 51b and included two 8£lb fish. "Dawn." Mr. Wallace and party took 14 good fish at Rangatira Point. These fish which were taken on the spoon averaged 5|lb. Fly fishing at the mouth of the Hatepe two Taupo residents took 15 fish on the fly, average weight 3Ub. Above the Hatepe bridge Messrs Lane and Hooper-Smith obtained a nice bag of 14 fish, averaging 51b. In the upper reaches of the Tau-ranga-Taupo River, Messrs. Logan and Nairn took 12 fish on the fly,

averaging 51b. The Waitahanui River is again popular with anglers. On one occasion (14th instant), 42 rods were seen in operation at one time on this river between the outlet and Poi's pool. Quite a number of fish up to 101b in weight were taken from this rjver. Tokaanu Area. — During the period the fishing was particularly good in this area and many anglers took limit bags from the Tongariro River despite the fact that it was abnormally high and practically in continuous flood. Bags contained many very good fish, varying up to and including several eleven pound rainbow fish. Several larger bags averaged 5| to 61b, while the majority of the lesser bags averaged about 61'b. Generally speaking fish were in good condition and gave plenty of fight. Some of the catches were as follows: J. Picket, 103 (three limits), ten days. B. U. Barlow, 90 (four limits), ten days. W. Galbraith, 83 (three limits), ten days. W. Fuller-ton-Smith, 83 (three limits), ten days. W. S'cott, 70 (three limits), ten days. A. E. Sniith, 70 (three limits), ten days. J. Fullerton-Smith, I 61; G. R. Drury, 60; F. R. Foley, 51; 'W. Ebbett, 31; G. Campbell «.(one limit); F. Reynolds (one limit).