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January 25th 2012
Yesterday Gary Bott from Australia enjoyed a day of dry fly fishing the Whakakappa River, But we only took two photos, as Gary had his Video Camera with him, and wanted me to record the action while he was fishing. Over the day he managed to land 4 Rainbows and broke off several good fish one being a Brown,in the fast rocky areas that the larger fish were holding in. Gary had such a good day, decided he would be returning next week with his mate to continue on with his Dry Fly Fishing adventure.
Anglers if the weather pattern stays as it is now , we should get some great dry fly fishing in and around the central north island.
January 16th 2012
Today saw Lake Otamangakau produce some nice 5 to 6 lb Rainbows, Bill Wells and myself headed over around 7.30 am and we managed to land 5 from 5 all around the same weight. The weather is still not good enough to really bring on the Damel Fly Hatches, but I'm sure if the weather pattern stays the same over the next few days there will be some great fishing to be had.The Dry fly fishing on the Tongariro I believe is really happening in the evenings well worth the fun.
Januray 14th 2012
The weather in Paradise over the christmas period has not been very kind for anglers, to get out to there favorite fishing spots. Looking at the week ahead, it's showing to be a little more settled with at least 4 to 5 days of a little cloud in the mornings and sunny afternoons! about time. What you could expect of the coming week is the Cicada's may start hatching there are a few out there at the moment, but if the days warm up as the week onfolds there will be good fishing to be had all over paraadise. But we need the sunshine for this to unfold.
I have been out and about fishing but it has been very patchy only due to the weather pattern. The other thing I have been doing is trying a few new nymph patterns for Lake Otamangakau and I asure you they are very good.
Over the next few weeks I have clients arriving from South Africa, USA also England . So I'm hoping the weather settles down and the Fly Fishing comes alive.
I hope you have all have had a great christmas and a very happy New-Year . And don't forget if you are wanting a great fly fishing adventure in New Zealands central North Island , drop me a email and we can discuss the options.
The photo below is of Lake Otamangakau (and you could be the one standing in the water fly fishing for trout ranging from 4lbs to 14lbs , yes you ) come on lets go fishing
January 6th 2012
Over the last few days. I have not been able to edit my fishing report as to server problems, but I,m back. I had the pleasure to Guide Marty & Kathy Hoebringer from the USA,due to the heavy rain in the back country river , I took them to fish Lake Otamangakau , Marty & Kathy were only experienced in landing trout up to 3 pounds , But they sure found out how strong our fish in the Big O were. Marty Hooked into a very big fish early butt the fish won. A short while later he was into another ! but again the fish won. As the wind got up we moved to the out let channel of the lake, and they were happy to land some fish they could handle. They are now down at Tarata fishing lodge taking a rafting adventure fly fishing. but are returning to Paradise next week.
December 29th 2011
Monster Browns are coming out to play. Over the next month or two I will be out in Paradise to see if we can land another one of these monster browns that are coming out to play . So anglers if your looking for a great Fly fishing experience,and have plenty of patience give me a call, or drop me an email to disguss your options
December 23rd 2011
Well today was my last days Guiding before christmas. And it was a pleasure to Guide Daniel Boklage & Annabell ,from Germany. Daniel has never caught a trout over a lb before, but today he managed to land 3 and of cause he lost the biggest one. He now is on his way to Napier, to taste some of New Zealands finest wines.
Angler we would like to take this moment to wish all of you a very merry christmas and a very happy new-year. Please drive carefully where ever you are heading for, over the christmas break.I am planing on spending a few day in Auckland but will be ready to guide any angler wanting a real fishing adventure in the near future. MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHN & CAROL.
December 12th 2011
Over the past week I have been Guiding Anglers from the US. Brandon & Doreen from Newyork City ,newly married wanted a Fly Fishing experience which they sure got yesterday . Brandon was first to hook up on a really nice Rainbow but being a novice the large rainbow broke him off. Doreen on the other hand missed two strikes but the third one was on! and stayed on! as you can see a great rainbow hen of 7.7lbs.Brandon later in the day managed to land a very nice rainbow all on this own . but it was Doreen's day with the biggest trout. Today they are off to ride Quads in the Tongariro National Park.
Before these two arrived I had the pleasure to guide another US Angler Roger .Roger and his wife had travelled all around New Zealands South Island , he wanted to fly fish down south but the rain and rivers being up he could not.
Roger rang me and arranged to meet with me on an adventure to Lake Otamangakau . Roger being an experienced angler managed to hook two very large Rainbows , but they both beat him big time.After a few tips on playing these great fish in the Big O Rogers day finished 7 landed from 10.
December 6th 2011
Ben Roberts from Pennsylvania enjoyed a great day in the Back Country today. Ben had a little trouble landing the bigger fish, but managed to land 5 from 10 and most of the trout we hooked today were Browns. The wind and rain did not spot this keen angler from enjoying fishing New Zealand waters for the first time. Well done Ben , his comment was I will be back with my mates John
November 30th Update
Today I had my Golfing mate out again around Lake Otamangakau we managed to land some very nice condition Rianbows as you can see. I also now can call Bill, smiley.
Tomorrow we will be out there again as the forcast is looking really great. So stay tuned and I will report with hopfully bigger fish .
And don't forget if your looking at a fly fishing adventure drop me an email or give me a call.
November 30th 2011
Over the past 2 days I have been out and about with Paul Baines, fly fishing the Wanganui River also around the edgers of the Big O . As you can see we didn't get any big fish , but what we got were in great condition. Our weather over the past week has not been kind to all anglers, Windy one minute, cold, and on the occassions the sun hints the water which you all no fish do start feeding.
I was talking to a property owner the other day, he ask me how many fish are you aloud to keep from the Whakakapa River, as he watched 2 Anglers kill 9 trout , Angler this River can't handle this at all , and I myself think Spinning in the Whakakapa should be removed as well.
November 22nd 2011
Today was a real pleasure to take Chris King and his mate Kevin up to Lake Otamangakau to give then some instructions on how to fish around the edgers of the lake. The morning was not good to us at all , but the afternoon was. Kevin started with a fish around the 3lb mark and ended up landing 4 , Chris took a little more time to get into the action , but when he did Chris landed 6 , the fish were not big but in very good condition. Kevin is off home tomorrow afternoon but Chris is staying on and if the weather is good thursday. I may have he back out there or out in the Back country river some where.
November 17th 2011
Today the A team were out chasing the big fish at Lake Otamangakau, but it was not easy, but Bill again came up trumps with this very nice Rainbow Hen 6.5 Pounds , Bill biggest from the Big O so far. Golf is starting to become his second sport as he wants that 10 pounder, and if he keeps going he may well have it before the new-year.
Anglers you should be thinking hard, about a fly fishing adventure with the Raised Hackle Guide Service , You may be in for the Chance, to bet Bill to that 10 pounder he is chasing .
Cheers John O
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