Glenbow Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Huge mayfly nymph - about an inch long almost Hook-up! A Happy Man! Stellar scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That fish is a real beauty and thats some serious scenery............NICE!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That is one purty 'bow, my friend! Enjoy every moment- I know you will. Looking forward to the screening of the vid, Glen. Looks phenomenal, so far! Give 'em hell for us all, bro'! Are ya having any trouble keeping the ice out of the eyes of your rod? Later, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 How do you like the clear water? You can see everything on the bottom, even in the deepest holes. Is that still the Waitahanu River? If so the water looks really low! Vegetation is unbelievable, almost prehistoric looking in some places, Have you had a chance to explore much or just fishing? This is the Jet Boats at Haku falls just east of Taupo. The geo thermal stuff is really cool as well. If you're anything like me with the camera you'll come home with around 1200-1500 photos. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungfool Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Awesome Glen! Keep the reports and pictures coming. Soooooooooooooooooo jealous!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 gorgeous rainbow, gorgeous place... can't wait to go, wow were u with a guide for that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Daggone, your right, that's no whitefish!!! Good thing you left the spey back home! Look forward to more. Looks like a pretty place for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Colin, that's not the Waitahanui, I am about 1 hour away from Taupo to the south on that river. Brent, I was with the guide, check out the New Zealand Update post below this post for a bit more info. You can see everything in the river (except the dang fish) - you can't imagine how well those fish blend in even in 2 feet of clear water. Without the guide, I would have missed 80% of the fish as I would have spooked them before even seeing them, and I would have fished way too long in 'fishy' water that had no trout. I have to say that I never quite believed how much you would need a guide for fishing here (not everywhere of course), but having seen it first hand, I consider it a must (at least to get started). Like I said in my Update post below this post, with the browns we spooked them (and my guide is a pro guide) before we even got in visual range. It feels weird to see a big brown go whipping by you right near your feet and know he came from the pool you are coming up to. It is a far more exciting way to fish than 99% of the fishing I have done at home. I would take this type of fishing (read fish, water, scenery, stalking) over blind fishing any day. But you can't go guided every day, can you? The rivers are really clear and low, and it's amazing to stare into the water following the guide's finger and he's telling you 'he's right there' and still not see the trout until it makes an obvious move. These are big fish in low water and their camouflage is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 sigh... wish i was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 sick bow dude!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Very cool, how are the clothes working out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewingup Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 you just made my day Glen! Glad you are having the time of your life! Keep up the. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mditel Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks for the great pics Glen. I imagine that you have not had to resort to the worm yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyangler Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 You don't have to land a lot of them to convey the excitement and mystery of fishing. Thanks for the great reports and photos and taking us along vicariously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevally Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Those pictures are incredible! Really makes me wish my application for a job in Ne Plymouth had worked out. Enjoy the rest of your trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 He must be having a hell of a time, or at least found some cute Kiwi girls, no updates in days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 He must be having a hell of a time, or at least found some cute Kiwi girls, no updates in days! Naw, man, he done found a pretty sheep; if he can teach her to cook, he'll marry her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 You don't have to land a lot of them to convey the excitement and mystery of fishing. Thanks for the great reports and photos and taking us along vicariously. Spoken like a true steelheader!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hope your havin a blast Glen! I can't wait for the big post when you get back....... man thats a nice looking creek....... But hey remember..... Drink lots of beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Wow....I'm super jealous. Look forward to your next report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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