DISTRICT ANGLING

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 4, Issue 758, 6 February 1934, Page 6

DISTRICT ANGLING

RECENT BAGS TAKEN CONDITIONS DURING PAST FORTNIGHT NOT SO FAVOURABLE CONSERVATOR'S REPORT "The reports to hand show that for the fortnightly period ended January 31 the fishing was not altogether good, but for the month of January this is no exception. Weather conditions were very changeable and the 'persistent' anglers only were rewarded with a fair share of sport," states the Conservator of Fish and Game (Mr. A. Kean) in his fortnightly report upon angling conditions in the Rotorua acclimatisation area. Rotorua Lakes Area "A good run of fish was reported on the last days of January in the Ohau Channel where five rods, including Dr. Prins and sons, took 40 fish in 24 hours. Another anglem at the channel took 13 fish in one day. These fish averaged 8Jlb. the largest weighing 61b. "Mr. Ian Brooke, of Ceylon, recently left New Zealand after spending seven weeks at the Ohau Channel where he fished leisurely for a total of 98 fish in very good condition. This total averaged 2ilb. and included a brown trout weighing 71b. "It is pleasing to note that the average weight (2ilb) for fish caught in Lake Rotorua is being well maintained. Fish ranging between 4 and 61b. were frequently taken. Mr. F. Turner, of England, has by using a launch on Lake Rotorua, averaged seven fish per day. Better fishing was experienced at Hamurana." The following are details of catches reported: — Mr. Clark, 55 fish, spoon, Lake Rotorua. Mr. Whitney and party, 40 fish, fly and spoon, Hamurana. H. Smith and son, 26 fish, spoon, Green Lake. Mr. A. Annan, 25 fish, fly, Awahou. J. Board and party (3), 20 fish, spoon, Hamurana. J. T. Rutherford (Wellington), 16 fish, fly, Lake Rotorua Mr. Mackley, 15 fish, spoon, Rotorua. Mr. and Mrs. Payne, 15 fish, spoon, Hamurana. Two local anglers, 14 fish, spoon, Rotorua. J. Mackay, 12 fish, fly, Waitete. W. McCauley, 11 fish, fly, Awahou. Mr. Cotz and wife (S'amoa), 10 fish, spoon, Hamurana. Mr Morrison, 8 fish, fly, Hamurana. Mr. Hazlett, 8 fish, spoon, Blue Lake. Major Oliver, 6 fish, fly, Rotoehu. Mr. Moore, 6 fish, fly, Lake Okareka. Mr. Parker, 6 fish, spoon, Okareka. Whaka tane-Opotiki "Unfortunately the splendid type of rivers in this district have effered difficult fishing owing to their lowness and clear conditions which will soon improve with freshening rains. Evening fishing has been quite fair. Mr. and Mrs. Skene from Ceylon fished the higher reaches of the Whakatane River above Ruatoki where they were rewarded with good sport in the early morning and late evening. "A limit bag of 15 good conditioned fish was taken on the fly from the Whakatane River by Lindsay Davis, who used a large 4 inch No. 4 hook and yellow bodied matuka. "Other catehes were reported as follows: — "Lindsay Davis, 7 fish, fly, Whakatane. C. Timbs. 7 fish. flv. Waimana.

F. Lord, 4 fish, fly, Waimana. A. Prince, 3 fish, spoon, Whakatane. Mr. Dickinson (Opotiki), 3 fish, fly, Waioeka; 2 fish, fly, Waimana. "Waikaremoana "Those anglers favoured with launches and the albility to visit the sheltered bays of Lake Waikaremoana obtained good sport. Trolling conditions on the lake were not of the best owing to prevalence of westerly winds. Alil fish were reported as being in good condition and averaging slightly over 2ilbs in weight. Catehes were reported as follows: L. James 141 fish, fly. W. Cook, 69 fish, fly; T. Wlells, 68 fish, fly and spoon; Palminter and party, 35 fish, fly; Mr. Tomllinson, 29 fish, fly; Mr. M. Howell and party, 27 fish, fly; Mrs. Hickland, 16 fish, spoon; J. Burke, 15 fish, fly and spoon; J. Fraser 13 fish, fly; H. Talbot, 4 fish, fly. Waikato' River "The use of the dry fly along the Huka Track produced good results wheiiii the wbather conditions were favourable. On the Wairakei stretch of the Waikato River, two rods using an outiboard 'boat took 14 fish averaging 3£lb|s, the largest fish weighing 6i=lbs. Simillarly another party of two rods took 18, averaging 31bs with the heaviest 61bs. "Using a 'Yellow Matuka' fly at the Aratiatia '[Rapids Mr. C. M. Crickett obtained his limit. The fish in this bag averaged 2i lbs. Taupo District "The reports for the period ended January 31 received froim; the department oflicers stationed in various parts of the district states that very changeable weather was experienced. Westerly wind. made fishing difficult on the eastern side of the lake but during northern weather some large catehes by fly fishermen were reported from the bays between Rangitira Point and Whangamata Bay. "The Tongariro was very low and anglers found the fishing very hard. Dry fly fishing in this river is becoming very popular and when conditions are favoupqable, some very good fish hav.e been taken. "The Delta has fished well at times. Two anglers landed 14 nice fish averaging just on 61bs. The heaviest weighed Hilbs. A Tokaanu angler took 10 from No. 1 Moutn at the Delta. This catch con-tained 6 fish which averaged 7ilbs. '"Trolling parties are doing very Well in the Tokaanu Bay and frequently parties return with catehes ranging from 20 to 40 fish ~>er day. The recent rain was not sufficient to cause the Tongariro to rise more than a few inches and river fishing will be hard until floods are experienced. The following are details of catehes reported: — Three rods, 43 fish, spoon; three rods, 40 fish, fly; two rods 30 fish fly. A. E. Smith, 28 fish, fly; V. E:. Smith', 14 fish, fly; GFindlay 11 fish, spoon, W. RV Plum-

mer, 10 fish, spoon; Messrs G. Matheson, J. Wilkie and J. Whitmore, 208 fish, fly; Mr. H. S. Brown (South Africa) 45 fish, fly; Captain Fletcher and party 41 fish, fly; local party, 31 fish, spoon; Major KerrSmilley and party (3), 30 fish, fly; Herrick and party 30 fish, fly; Commander Tollemache and party (3 rods) 26 fish, fly.