KFFC June 2012

JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER
OUR WEBSITE www.kapitiflyfishing.org.nz
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PRESIDENTS COMMENTS
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SPECIAL ACTIVITY
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TAUPO REPORT
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BROWN TROUT IN THE TONGARIRO
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SPORTING LIFE
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NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF FRESH
WATER ANGLERS
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FLY OF THE MONTH
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NEW GEAR
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THAI STEAMED TROUT
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FISHING THE INTERNET
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HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS A GOOD
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CASTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR
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SPORTING LIFE
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WHO ARE YOU GOING TO CALL?
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CALENDAR 2012/2013
TID BITS
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IMP[ORTANT NOTICE
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KAPITI FLYFISHING CLUB - PURPOSE
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CLUB AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
-3IMPORTANT STUFF
PRESIDENTS COMMENTS JUNE 2012
Look at the calendar! Already it is getting very close to the shortest day. By this time of the
year a number of our members will have landed some fresh run spawners in and around the
Volcanic Plateau catchment. But until today the rivers in that region have been low and clear
with catch reports reflecting spasmodic results. A look at the weather forecast for the balance
of this week suggests that all that is about to change – for the better one would hope.
A recent club trip up to Turangi revealed that the runs and lies in both the Tongariro and the
Tauranga-Taupo rivers have changed somewhat from this time last year. The latter in
particular seems to have fewer holding lies with a number of runs and pools presenting flat
rather lifeless bottoms. Maybe the rain over the next few days will change that – hopefully
for the better. One thing that we do know is that early season visits to a river always requires
research and reconnaissance to find the new lies. All of which adds to the enjoyment of the
fishing experience.
Our June club calendar is looking suitably complete with 2 fishing trips scheduled – one a
day trip, the other a weekend trip to the Turangi area, a fly casting clinic being run by Hugh
Driver on Saturday 16th , and the first of our fly tying nights – venue and date yet to be
confirmed once the Otaihanga Boating club advises suitability. Our guest Speaker on club
night the 18th will be Strato Cotsilinis who is well known to trout fishers across New
Zealand and Internationally. Strato is, among other things, a member of the Wellington Fly
Fishing club, Treasurer of the NZ Federation of Fresh water Anglers and the President of the
Silver Flies, the entity that manages our national fly fishing competition and the NZ Fly
Fishing team. Strato will share with us what is happening in the world of trout fishing in NZ
and perhaps relate some tales of the recent international (Commonwealth) competition held
in Tasmania.
Following our club management committee meeting last night a number of “publications”
are about to be promulgated; either in this newsletter or separately. The Newsletter item
includes a refreshed list of “Who to Call” in the club if you want to know something. Please
make use of it when you need to. We are also printing and providing a calendar of dates
(Annual Programme) for members. It’s on one page so that you can stick it on your wall at
home. We expect also to have available updated name tags. Please use them. We have a
number of new members in the club and it makes it easier if name tags are worn. In addition
you will also be given a laminated Kapiti Fly Fishing ID card. Suitable for accessing
discount at shops etc.
Tight lines and double figure fish! Wayne Cameron
-4SPECIAL ACTIVITY
Hugh Driver has kindly offered to undertake the following activities the weekend of 16th and
17th June.
*On Saturday 16th of June KFFC casting clinic 16th June at the Otaihanga Domain
commencing at 1.30pm (Malcolm Francis and Hugh are on hand to assist anyone who
would like to improve their skills)
*On the Sunday 17th of June a trip to a local river (dependent on river and weather
conditions – Otaki & Hutt, Ruamahunga or Manawatu may be options)
Please register your interest by contacting Hugh on:
email: [email protected]
M: 027 431 9192
P: 04 902 0177
If any members would be available to assist with coaching on the Saturday please also
contact Hugh.
READING STUFF
TAUPO REPORT
The following is courtesy of Graham Whyman of Sporting Life and is an extract from a
recent issue of TALTAC Newsletter.
From the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee held 23rd April 2012.
It was pleasing to have a full attendance of members for the April meeting including the new
representative for the Advocates for the Tongariro River – Richard Kemp.
I was once again elected to the position of Chairman for the forthcoming 12 months and
based on the quality of debate at this meeting it should be an interesting year.
Agenda items were:
• The Taupo Fishery Review – which has been delayed by the Department of Conservation
restructuring and is now schedule to reach committee stage mid-May.
• Restoration of the Early Runs – has been the subject of a feasibility study and Massey
University has been producing a “risk analysis report” due to be completed this month
(April).
Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee and Department of Conservation wish to ensure that one
release is just that and is a vehicle for research – not the start of a restocking program.
-5• Fishing License Review – is a regular item on the agenda and discussions are ongoing re
the methods of purchase e.g.: online sales. The good news for most anglers is that the price
has been recommended to be held at the current level.
• Fishing Monitoring Report – indicated an improvement in all aspects of the fishery with
condition and numbers of trout up on last year and apparent return of smelt numbers –
acoustic trials will be carried out via lake transit in May. Even the launchmans association
representative Richard Staines of White Striker fame reported improved smelting numbers at
the Taupo end of the lake.
• Lake Kuratau – an infestation of the weed lagarosiphon has upset the “Kuratau Warrior” –
Didymo Dave – who has worked hard to make all water users aware of the ease of transport
of these “weeds” and the simple method to reduce the risk – Check, Clean, Dry. Kuratau has
been prized as a lake with only native plants however the appearance of lagarosiphon in the
boat ramp area could only have one source – a boat angler maybe.
• Cawthorn Institute latest on Didymo – has produced a report that shows Didymo will grow
in North Island waters and the only reasons for its absence has been the “Check, Clean, Dry”
programs or sheer good luck – whatever the vigilance must be kept up not only for Didymo
but the many other nasty’s that are being transported into and around New Zealand appearing
in waterways. This lead into the next agenda item.
• Discussion on document – “Protecting New Zealand Waters” the document can be viewed
on www.doc.govt.nz/protectingnewzealandrivers worth a read, and has resulted in the
written support of the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee.
In general discussions the subject of “the Next Trout Farming Battle” was flagged and the
committee is writing to the Minister for clarification and confirmation in regards a rumour
that some aquaculture operations in the Sounds are to be converted to cages to hold a “trout.”
This could be the thin edge of the wedge with the next step to be a freshwater land operation
Till next time – Check, Clean, Dry and tight lines Graham Whyman
BROWN TROUT IN THE TONGARIRO
-6Again another article from the TALTAC magazine but this time the author is, Julian Proctor.
I read with great interest the article in the latest Target Taupo about restoring the early run of
rainbows and the part that brown trout could be playing in the lack of numbers of the early
spawning rainbows. I have targeted browns for 50 years but it is only in the last 3 years that I
have caught a large number of them most of which I have returned to the river but after
reading the article I will kill them all.
In past years I have had to search for browns but now they are throughout the Tongariro
from the Fence pool to the delta and even though I do not get to Turangi very often and only
fish for 2hours each night in the summer, I now expect to hook a couple of browns each
night. The article makes the point that a 3kg brown if eating only small rainbows would
need to eat between 12 to 36 per day.
I believe that they are eating large quantities of rainbows as the flesh of the fish that I have
killed in the last 3 years has mostly been an orange colour rather than the deep red of fish
feeding on koura however they are still delicious to eat If what they are doing, by releasing
young rainbows, doesn’t work then they would consider as a last resort culling the browns.
To me this would be a great shame and below are some alternatives for TALTAC members
to consider.
Promote the Tongariro from December to the 1st of May as a trophy brown trout fishery.
Have no bag limit on brown trout.
Do not kill rainbows caught in the river before May.
Boat fishermen from December to April to release rainbows over 88cm (22 inches) as these
are likely to be early spawners
I realize that the last 2 ideas could only be voluntary but some people may accept the
proposal.
There has always been the idea that Taupo browns are difficult to catch and by comparison
to rainbows that is true but if you find them and then think about how to catch them it is not
difficult, especially at night. However where browns are concerned you must be flexible and
if you are not hooking them you are doing something wrong and must try different flies,
lines and methods.
For example last summer (2011) when the river was very low I could get takes in the dark
but not hook the fish. I finally put on a number 10 Mrs. Simpson and instantly started
hooking browns. When fishing for browns at night you should use a very slow sinking line.
They are hunting –looking for food – and something above them is easy prey.
Vary the speed of your retrieve – one night they may only take a fly that is moving very
slowly and another night only one that is moving quickly.
On bright moonlight nights (very difficult fishing) try fishing a large dry fly downstream.
You cast across then bring it skittering across the surface as if it is a sedge – the Central
Otago method –
-7but remember to count 2 then strike on 3 after you feel the take. Alternatively a mouse fly
fished along the edges can be fun but with both methods use Fullers earth on the nylon so
that it sinks as they will not take if the nylon is on the surface.
When the river is going brown or when in full flood browns will still take if you know where
they are. Stand on the bank, fishing a short slow sinking line – 5 to 10 metres – and swing a
Burglar fly into the bank. If you cover the fish it will take.
Julian Proctor
SPORTING LIFE
Some suggested patters for the Tongariro courtesy Sporting Life, Turangi.
Nymphs
Gold Bead Pheasant Tail, Gold Bead Hare and Copper, black bead hare and copper,
flashback pheasant tail, mercer’s little brown bug, smaller glo bug, green caddis, horn caddis
Wet flies
Gold Bead Olive Woolly bugger, Olive Woolly Bugger, Brown Woolly Bugger. Green or
Yellow
Rabbits. Night time try Black Woolly Bugger, Black Marabou, Black Fuzzy Wuzzy, Black
Rabbit
-8NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF FRESH WATER ANGLERS
The following are some notes form the last Annual General Meeting of the above
organisation.
Remits!
The following remits were passed:• Felt Soles:- That NZFFA make representations to Fish and Game NZ to reconsider
the ban on felt soled wading boots with major considerations being the safety of
anglers and the inconsistency of its application to other users , (e.g. kayakers, 4 WD
etc) including cleaning requirements.
• Captive Fisheries
NZFFA continue to strenuously oppose all aspects of the capture (exclusive access)
fisheries. In conjunction with all other parties e.g. NZFG, WAC and use all available
means to end this insidious and illegal practise.
• Conflicts of Interest.
NZFFA request the Minister of Conservation amend the electoral system pertaining
to fish and game councils so that “all candidates for Fish and Game regional and
national councils should declare any known conflicts of interest in the functions of
Fish and Game prior to elections for any council.”
• Trout Farming
NZFFA continues to vigorously oppose the Commercial farming of trout.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Ron Stuart – NZ Salmon Anglers President
Salmon Farm Expansion Causes Concern
“The recent plans to increase the number of salmon farms are
worrying as the degradation of the habitat will surely follow.”
Ron Stuart said recent proposals to increase salmon farming were “worrying”. The residue
left from unused feed and faeces was detrimental to the ocean and river floors. For that
reason, salmon hatcheries and farms needed strong water flows to keep the farms clean and
viable. Examples of this are all around the world in Norway, South America and Scotland.
Escaped salmon are responsible for disease and genetic disorder and commercial practice
needs strong regulation. The same could be said for trout farming. !
The wild salmon fishery has improved slightly. Tagged fish have returned and the
enhancement programme is progressing well. The local Fish & Game office is very
committed and supportive of the salmon programmes and has an excellent relationship with
Anglers. Salmon Anglers consider that returning fish are comprised of one third natural
recruitment, one third fry hatched/ released and one third ova planted hatchings.
-9Peter Dunne- Leader United Future/ Ass. Minister of Conservation
Kiwi Egalitarian Tradition Precious
Because of the “pioneer” aspect of life all New Zealanders’ embraced the
“outdoors” and hunting and fishing as a great New Zealand birthright.
It was vital to protect the ‘Good Kiwi’ values said Peter Dunne.
“Our European forebears came here; to avoid the class society of Europe and have that
“freedom” enshrined in law,” he said.
Peter Dunne said he had seen no discussion on commercial trout farming and did not think
trout farming was on the Government’s immediate agenda. There is strength in numbers. “If 1.4 million Kiwis hunt and fish etc surely a combined
effort would hold much more sway!”
It begged the question - If there are so many of this persuasion why did United Future (with
strong outdoors and fishing c policies) only get one seat in the last election?
Discussion Paper by Tony Orman, life member
A Changing Era
Much of our way of life since European settlement has been influenced by a history of
pastoral farming by New Zealand families and an economy based on agriculture. However
vast underlying changes of significance are occurring.
Sheep numbers were once 80 million sheep - today they have fallen to 31 million.
Dairy cows have increased greatly to 6.2 million and predicted to increase further.
New dairying ventures are putting increased demand on water from aquifers or directly from
rivers. In addition, nutrients, excrement and urine flow into rivers and aquifer.
The Kiwi family farm with an admirable sense of stewardship to the environment is being
replaced by mercenary farming corporates with little or no sense of stewardship. Foreign
ownership is another trend and not just in dairying, but in wine, forestry and the high
country. Foreigners come from a different culture to New Zealand's egalitarian one. Often
overseas, the best trout rivers are private preserves and access is charged for. Foreigners
often do not understand or appreciate the egalitarian access ethos of NZ society. And if
they’re into moneymaking, they don’t want it.
Already that Kiwi egalitarian ethos is under siege. Pheasant preserves and exclusive capture
of access are two consequences. The demise of the Kiwi farm and the rise of corporatism,
foreign ownership and other trends need vigilance.
While the focus has been on "dirty dairying", forestry is of concern. The massive increase
has been stimulated by investment, often by foreigners, into carbon trading. Forestry may be
more detrimental to rivers, trout and the environment than dairying. Pine forests induce
acidic trends not conducive to aquatic invertebrate numbers and use vast quantities of water
compared to native vegetation.
-10Again foreign ownership predominates - 75% of New Zealand's production forests are
owned by foreign interests. One web site says "further foreign ownership is
welcomed."
Anglers have to be more vigilant, not be complacent and inert and realise political decisions
and policies cannot be ignored.
To quote the late John B Henderson,
"Politics (in our sport) is nothing more than cause and effect."
FLY OF THE MONTH
The following is courtesy of Derek Burtenshaw of the Hamilton Angler’s Club
This is a variation of the “Hair & Copper Nymph”
Hook: A curved grubber hook, size 14 to 8 – such as Black Magic “G”
Thread: A flat thread such as Danville’s 70 denier - - do not use the oval uni
thread. Reason being that the thread layer must be smooth with no lumps so as to
get a good
effect when binding down the wires. Try both threads and you will soon see what
I mean. Black or brown colour is fine.
Bead: Your discretion for colour and size of bead is relative to the hook size.
Lead: Size dependent on the size of hook, but run it about half way along the top
part of the hook and push it hard into the countersink of the bead – a drop of
super glue is a bonus here to stop it rotating.
Tail: Brown goose biots – I sometimes use black. Use cock hackle fibres for the
smaller sizes if you want to.
Abdomen: 2 strands of Ultra wire; your discretion on the colours and you can
also vary the thicknesses using alternate medium and small to produce the
variegated effect.
-11Wingcase: Always the same: tie in first the thin strand of flashabou, then the
brown (or black) thinskin. When the material is pulled back over the thorax, then
the thinskin goes down first with the flashabou on top.
Thorax: Always use Arizona Synthetic Peacock Dubbing if you can. It’s a
marvelous material that is simple to dub and transmits a great luster under the
water – peacock herl was used in the original dressing, but it is very fragile and
not as ‘buggy’ looking!
Rubber Legs: Your discretion with the colour and thickness.
Hackle: A mottled brown hen hackle is requested in the original but any ‘soft’
hackle that omits movement will be great. I even leave this out of the dressing on
the smaller nymphs as it gets a little ‘crammed’ behind the bead.
Coating: This fly has always called for 5 minute epoxy to be run over the top of
the wingcase. It allows the flashabou to shine, protects the wingcase and gives
added weight to the fly. Tie up a bunch of these flies first, and then apply the
epoxy; but only a little. Stick the flies into foam to dry overnight.
What does the fly represent? Like the original ‘Copper John’ it covers a
multitude of insects, but it’s the movement and weight in the dressing that’s the
killer. Use this fly in conjunction with a smaller nymph, even a small streamer
pattern. The inventor of this pattern, John Barr, has produced this superb book
and I recommend it to everyone.
-12NEW GEAR
An article by Stephen Martin, Hamilton Anglers Club
Strike indicator system
For years I have been looking for an easy and good way of putting an indicator on the line
when nymphing.
The clip- on “budgies” favoured on the Tongariro were much too big and could only be
attached at the loop connection of the line and leader. I wanted to be able to adjust the
distance between the flies and leader for different water depths.
For a few years I used the over hand knot method, then ‘o’ ring indicators and flirted with
using valve tubing. This was a good method but I kept on losing the small pieces of tubing
and struggled to push the looped line through the tube at times.
Now there is a new Indicator Tool available which I have been using for the last few months.
The tool uses the tube method to attach the indicator yarn anywhere on the leader and is
simplicity itself.
The tube sections are threaded onto the pin like tool. The end of the tool has a hook like end
which is used to grab the line, a section of tube is slipped down the tool, over the now
doubled line. Put your treated yarn in the loop and pull the loop tight and it’s done.
To remove the indicator you simply grab the yarn and pull it back out of the tube, remove the
yarn, hook on the tool and slide the tube back on.
I find this a great product for the small indicators I use on the local streams and on the
Tongariro.
-13THAI STEAMED TROUT
Recipe courtesy of Fish and Game NZ
Because trout is so mild, it's very versatile - equally at home pan-fried in white wine and
garlic or steamed with fresh Thai flavors as it is in this recipe.
Ingredients:
_ 1 x 250 gram trout, gutted and washed
_ 1 Tablespoon of cilantro, finely chopped
_ 3 garlic cloves, crushed
_ Juice from 1 lime 1 bird chili, finely chopped
_ 1.5 Tablespoon of fish sauce
_ 3/4 Teaspoon of sugar
_ 1 Tablespoon of water
_ Steamed rice
_ Chinese broccoli
Preparation:
_ Turn the oven grill on
_ Wash the trout and pat it dry with a paper towel
_ In a small bowl mix together the crushed garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chili and
sugar. Stir well. Add 1 Tablespoon of water and stir again
_ Place the trout in a large piece of foil.
_ Pour the sauce over the fish and a little inside it
_ Crimp the foil tightly so that no steam or liquid can escape
_ Place the fish in a large baking dish and then bake for 20-25 minutes
_ Remove fish from the oven and carefully open the foil
_ Serve fish in foil or filet it and serve it with the sauce poured on top with steamed
rice and Chinese broccoli
-14FISHING THE INTERNET.
These notes are courtesy of the Hutt Valley Angling Club
Most club members are able to navigate their way around a computer and there is a wealth of
fishing related material on the Internet that is expanding every day. For those who haven’t
explored the Internet yet, you are missing out on some excellent information.
The beauty of most Internet postings is that they are generally fairly brief and quick to read
or watch. These days we are seeing some very high quality video offerings from pros and
amateurs on YouTube and these are worth checking out.
Here is a list of sites to visit. They have been split off by topic but you will often find that
one site may be linked to another or it may have a range of topics within that single site. The
address will be given in lower case and underline whereas the detail/content will be in italics.
Fly Casting:
www.tightlinesflyshop.com casting advice
wwwfishbuz.tv casting tips
www.flyshop.nz casting
YouTube
Tim Rosenbauer casting tuition
Lefty Kreh casting
Joan Wulf casting
Fishing Action: YouTube
Russell Anderson fly fishing big trout, great filming
Hutt River Browns (Andrew Harding) ‘action’ home video
Google “fly fishing for trout” take your pick
Knots:
www.midcurrent.com
www.fishbish.co.nz
Google “fishing knots” for much more
Fly Tying: YouTube
www.learnflytying.co.uk
Davie McPhail
Key in “Fly Tying” in your search engine to view some excellent tying videos
Hatches magazine online
Advice on Leaders and Rigs:
www.midstream.com great site, quite diverse
www.manictackleproject.co.nz tips, blogs
-15Fly Line Selection:
www.midstream.com reviews
www.troutlet.com reviews
www.landbigfish.com
Where to fish/access:
www.fishandgame.org.nz maps + info + regulations + reports
www.nzfishing.com recommendations +blogs
Accommodation:
www.nzfishing.com lodges / motels / club huts
Guiding services:
www.nzfishing.com list of guides
www.nzpfga.co.nz list of member guides
Fishing Reports:
www.greigsports.co.nz up- to- date Taupo report
www.sportinglife-turangi.co.nz weather and fishing Turangi
Fishing Clubs (freshwater):
www.nzffa.net affiliated clubs and contacts
There are a great many excellent sites just waiting for you to discover them. I have avoided
listing commercial sites except where I think the impartial information is of interest to our
club members.
HOW BROWN TROUT CAME TO NEW ZEALAND
Brown trout originated in Europe and have been distributed to many other parts of the world
including USA, South America, Australia and of course, New Zealand. After several
abortive attempts, brown trout ova were imported from Tasmania in 1867. These trout had
been originally brought in from England. They were initially distributed in Canterbury,
Nelson and Otago. Further shipments were later obtained from Tasmania and also from
England, Scotland, Germany and Italy. They went to Auckland, Dunedin and Invercargill
and then to anywhere that Acclimatisation Societies had been established. Most of these
organisations had their own hatcheries so the ova were soon hatched and the fingerlings
placed in local streams. Huge efforts went into transporting the ova to remote rivers and it is
interesting to speculate just what drove these pioneers to take so much time and trouble to
distribute the trout far and wide. By 1916, 50 million brown trout had been released into
New Zealand rivers and streams.
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There was a huge variety in the sources of the original ova stocks. Some were river fish,
others lake trout and a few from sea-run strains. It is now considered that all these types have
been so intermingled and interbred that the brown trout of today is a mixture of all its
forebears. Some trout still seem to display the original sea-running traits of that European
sea-trout, especially in the South Island. These sea-run browns have a distinctive silver
colour and so are quite different in appearance to their river dwelling cousins. This stocking
of waterways by the various Acclimatisation Societies continued up until the 1980's by when
most of the societies no longer maintained a hatchery. The last one in operation was the
Hawkes Bay hatchery and that closed down in 2000. Basically the reason for these closures
was a change in belief about the success of the earlier policy of stocking rivers.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S A GOOD TIME TO GO FISHING?
Well, there are a lot of fishing forecasters out there, Ken Ring and his Moon charts, Bill
Hohepa and his Maori calendar but below is probably the best and most consistent fishing
forecasting system of them all. The STONE forecast system.
STONE CONDITION WEATHER INDICATION FISHING FORECAST
Stone is dripping wet
Stone damp on top only
Stone is dry
Stone is wet on bottom
Can hardly see stone
Can’t see stone at all
Stone appears fuzzy
Stone upside down
Rain
Light misty drizzle
Going to rain.
Flood receding
Foggy
Dark
Walk, don’t drive
End of the world
CASTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTION
By Keith Tourell & Robin Bound
A section where casters and their tutors can gain information.
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-17Q1. When I cast, my fly line hits the ground behind me.
A Start your back cast with your rod tip near the water/ground. Make your back cast go high.
Try to make your rod stop at the vertical, on the back cast. Pause, then forward cast.
Q2 Sometimes when I do a forward cast my line lands in a heap in front of the rod.
A On the back cast make your cast go high, and make your thumb stop at the vertical.
On your forward cast start slowly, accelerate to a stop at 10.00 o'clock, then let the rod go
down to 9.00 o'clock. A good forward cast is dependent on a good back cast.
Be careful not to release any line held by the line-hand, before you stop the rod.
Hint: that heap of line in front of your rod can be
straightened with a Roll Cast.
Then commence your back cast.
Q3 My fly line is very wiggly when it lands on the water. How can I make it straight?
A On your forward cast start slowly, then accelerate to a sharp stop at 10.00 o'clock.
During your final forward cast shoot about 1 metre of line..
Q4 During a back cast my rod goes back beyond the vertical.
A Try to keep the butt of your rod against the lower part of your forearm. If this is difficult
use a Velcro strap, or put the butt end of the rod up the sleeve of your jacket. (But only
briefly). When you stop your rod on the back cast, check to see if your thumb, which stops
the rod, is vertical.
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OTHER STUFF
-19KAPITI FLY FISHING CLUB Inc.
President
Wayne Cameron
04 298 1480
Vice President
Stuart Ayres
04 904 1483
Secretary
Ralph Lane
04 297 3323
Treasurer
Greg Anderson
04 297 3353
Club Trip Co-ordinator
Hugh Driver
04 902 0177
Newsletter
Chris Bryant
06 364 6349
Club Coach
Assistant Coach
Malcolm Francis
Aussie Perry
06 364 2101
04 298 4926
Webmaster
Ken McWilliams
04 298 4249
Raffles
Frank Klus
04 298 6655
Library
Frank Klus
04 298 6655
Membership
Ralph Lane
04 297 3323
Speakers
Wayne/Stuart
04 298 1480/ 904 1483
Trophies
Ken McWilliams
04 298 4249
Environmental
Advocacy
Hugh Driver
04 902 0177
Sponsorship
Ken McWilliams
04 298 6655
Community Service
activities
Sue Shiell/Aussie Perry
04 905 7979/ 298 4926
OBC Liaison
Stuart Ayres
04 904 1483
Supper
Greg Anderson
04 297 3353
-20CALENDAR 2012/2013
WHEN
16th June
WHAT
Casting Clinic
NOTES/CONTACT
Hugh Driver Otaihanga Domain
See notes under “Important Stuff”
Special Activity
17th June
Fishing a local river
As for above please also read this
Section and contact Hugh Driver.
15th – 17th June
Turangi to fish the
Tongariro and or other
Central Plateau Rivers
Wayne Cameron
18th June
Club Night
Strato Cotsilinis, member of the
New Zealand Fly Fishing Team
who will talk about the
Commonwealth Fly Fishing
Competition recently held in
Tasmania
Mid July
Trip to the Wairarapa
Stuart Ayres
TID BITS
Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to
stand on.
We can learn a lot from crayons…Some are sharp, some are pretty, and some are dull. Some
have weird names, and all are different colours, but they all have to live in the same box.
Think about it.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Remember the club owns rods and reels for club members to borrow. There are 6 rods &
reels with floating and sink lines in weight ranges 6 thru 9:
Contact is Malcolm Francis Tel (06) 364 2101
KAPITI FLYFISHING CLUB INC
PURPOSE:
AND ENHANCE THE ART AND SPORT OF FLY FISHING.
LAKES.
BETWEEN MEMBERS.
CLUB MEETINGS
Please come along (bring a guest) to our monthly Club meetings at:
The Otaihanga Boating Club Rooms Makora Rd Otaihanga
Meetings commence at 7.30 pm on the third Monday of each month, except January.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
These take place on the First Monday of each month commencing at 7.30pm and are held at
one of the Committee member’s house. If you are interested in attending one or more
meetings feel free to contact any of the people on the Contact List on the following page.
You will be most welcome.
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welcome
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Kapiti Fly Fishing Club Inc.; its committee, or the editor. All care is taken to ensure
accuracy but the editor can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions