Glenbow Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Howdy from NZ! I arrived yesterday in Auckland, and spent a bit of the day getting sorted out & trying not to run into other cars that are driving on the wrong side of the road! I drove down to Taupo today (About 4 hrs S of Auckland) and it is about 30 degrees and gorgeous. The first thing I spot wheeling into town is a fly shop, so I went there before even checking into my hotel! I got some advice & had a good chat & set off to check-in to the hotel. BTW, my Simms vest that was $150 is $300 here, and a Sage Z-axis is about $1100!!! Not too cheap here for gear. I go out tomorrow with my guide, so hopefully tomorrow bears fruit. I managed to get out for about 2 hours tonight at a local river and got a few fish - my first in NZ! Here's the best one I got today: This river ( I forget the name, the map's in the car) empties into Lake Taupo & you could see the trout in nice clear water - very cool. Here's some pics of the lake The river is the bit of water this side of the row of bushes before the lake Here's the only other fisher with me on the river today - he handily out-fished me (but I got the biggest one!) As it was getting dark, the rising started all over the place, and I got a number of these little guys. Aren't they the cutest little guys you ever did see? They would hammer the P-Adams, it was a hoot! There's also a few strange signs here: Apparently when it's frosty, your rear wheels trade places with each other - thank God I came in Summer! That's it for now, tomorrow's a big day so I'll report in again when I can. That Rainbow was for you, Brownstone - I told you I'd remember! By for now, Glenbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 That would be the Waitahanu River, Heres a shot of the foot bridge on the otherside of the highway and a little farther upstream You've done well if you've managed fish already, are the bigguns moving into the river mouth yet, when we we're there in January we saw a lot of fish in the river that would rival most BC Steel, huge trout in crystal clear water. Have Fun Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hey, Glen! Real shame that it took ya so long to get into some Kiwi fish, Brutha! Awesome! Hope it just keeps gettin' better. Looking forward to living vicariously through your posts. Keep'em coming! Later, mang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for the update and keep up the good work. NZ next year for me BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 What? No whiteifsh or burbot yet? I'm afraid to say it Glen... but it looks like you got your work cut out for you! Have fun man... look forward to some more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great pics Glen! Thanks for sharing, and hopefully it's a great trip. Winter's arriving here now so you aren't missing much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Colin, You're right - it's the Waitahanui river. I haven't seen any BIG ones yet, mostly similar to the one I got & tons of the wee guys (didn't actually see them, but they were rising a lot near dark - caddis started coming off as I left) I did get that bigger one near the mouth though. Hawg, I left the big stik at home so's I wouldn't catch any Burbot or Lake whites on purpose. I'd hate to make my guide look bad. Thanks for the posts guys & I'll keep it comin' as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Awesome glen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebc Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 My wife and I were there a Taupo for two weeks this past January. Water was high then and largest rbw we landed was 7 pounds. Saw large that we could not get to. Never did hire a guide while there. Sure liked the area. Very clear waters, spooky fish at times. Saw some really good browns under bank overhangs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebc Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Just so that we all feel a little sad for not being in the Lake Taupo NZ area just now, here is a link to the weather there... http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=taupo Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Right on man!! Have fun and make sure you keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm green with envy. Keep the posts coming. I'm sure you'll learn how they do things different on that side of the world. Hopefully, it will benefit us Albertans. Did you bring some BAW's with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Great to hear you arrived and are under way Glen..the Z-Axis will be on FedEx in the am..I only want $900 for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 i wanna pic of the great Kiwi rockfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Glen .. keep 'em coming. Nice pix so far. Your report was great.... "Did you bring some BAW's with you?" HA HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Love the picture of the foot bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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