Glenbow Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hello from Down Under! I am in Cairns, Australia at the moment and it's only 36 C today. A bit warm to say the least. It's been a while since I had access to the internet for any length of time so I have waited until now to post some more. New Zealand was absolutely gorgeous, with average fish sizes that would astound anyone. The North Island is a fair bit different than the South Island, but both are equally beautiful. I was in the Queenstown area of the S Island in brown trout country. The fish are very wary, and I cannot emphasize enough the importance of stealth. I got a look at an 11 lb brown that took-off as we aproached - my guide had caught him & weighed him 2 weeks before. Talk about a jaw-dropper. They use these cool landing nets here that have a scale in the handle, so you just lift the fish in the net & presto - you know the weight. Very cool, except I didn't feel like dropping another $100 on a net. I have more pics to post but will do it later. Esleech, the clothes have been awesome, that rain gear really turned out to be a life-saver. Thanks, man. I can't wait to fish NZ again, I think all of you would love it. BTW, sounds like I'm not missing anything weather wise, try to stay warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Awesome Glen simply freakin awesome...... Looks like paradise. Can't wait to seem some aus pics..... I take it those were NZ pics? Anyways enjoy yourself yer not missin much over here. Although there is a riveting global warming discussion goin on...... Take it easy man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Nice stuff Glen. Sounds like your having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Great pics, looks like you picked the perfect time to go down there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Sweet post Glen but I would never trade fish'n in -17 for what your doing Ha ha freaking bring some of that warm weather back with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Thanks a lot guys, BTW that brown was by far the smallest fish I caught or even saw on the S island. (of course). My buddy that's with me from Aus doesn't fish & I had the guide give him some lessons on the water - 1/2 hour later he caught and landed a 4lb brown! It's the one in the underwater pic. When we released him he went & hid right behind my boot in the current & we got some pics of him in the water. It was really cool to just watch him for a bit before I stood-up & he split. It's absolutely amazing over there, I wish I had more time there. Talk to you all soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 so U have..6 months.. north or south? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggp Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Great pic's Glen....glad you're having a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 looks like ur having a great time. cools pic, love the fish at your boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Awesome stuff Glen! Stop by for a chat when you return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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