Report On Nz Trip

[koons]

Went to the South Island, NZ for a short holiday with the family and 2 friends.

3 days passed and doing all the family stuff. Itching to try my hand at trout fishing.

4th day is my day, after taking care of the little one the day before while my wife and 2 friends went for a track up Mount Aspiring, it was my turn to go fishing.

Headed to the river near Wanaka, brought my spinning outfit as i have never fly fished before. The river was awesome with scenic views, water clear as can be.

After 1 hour, first hook up ..... "yeah, this is it" , before i can even get the line tight, it jumps and throws the lure. Damn.... am thinking i may have missed the best chance i had.

Next hour goes by without any hits, ....and really thinking now that i won't catch anything. Didnt seem to spot any fish swimming around either.....

When further up river, ..... just as i reach this bank, saw something brown move on the right hand side,... Yes, it a trout and its BIG....... with no time wasted, cast out 2m in front of it, ....

3 winds and BANG, it's hooked and this time i waste no time to make sure i have it tight on the line. Takes some drag, then jumps to try to get free.... jumps again .... This is it, make sure it doesnt throw the hook.

It steadies itself in the river, just facing the current .... my drag is not strong enough.....

So tighten the drag in hope it can take this fish and it seem really strong.

He fights back and gives another jump. Got him in near the bank and rocks. Hoping it will not bust off.

Slowly, i reel him in towards me and YES !!! i got my FIRST TROUT and its a Rainbow.

With a big smile i can't help but think this had made my holiday!

No other hits for that day. Went back the next morning, .... this time i just threw the lure into the current and let it drift with it. After 1 hour, caught my next 2 trout. 1 Brown trout and 1 rainbow.

Had a ball of a time with them. Had another 2 hookups but lost them. All in all, i was getting hooked on trout fishing and will definately give this a try somewhere in Australia. Can't wait for the next holiday.

EDIT: made it easier on the eyes,

crazedfisherdude

Edited March 7, 2006 by crazedfisherdude

[crystalliser]

wow, nice big trout you've had there. Good scenery too!!

So, how do u cook up your trouts? Btw, which lures did the damages??

You don't need a flyfishing outfit to cast flies, try using spin-flies it might work. Or tassie devils too!

Edited March 8, 2006 by crystalliser

[Mondo Rock]

Great work Koons - and good story to go with it.

I've never been much of a fan of trout fishing, but you make it sound very tempting!

Mondo

[Guest Greeko_Fisho]

well done mate, nice to see a different type of species being caught once in a while!

And how picturesque is the second pic?! awesome backdrop to for a nice day on the water!

[clutch]

Great stuff Koons

Man that scenery is beautiful

...you beat me on 2 counts; i've never caught a trout and never been to the South Island

[koons]

thanks all.

Fresh trout, pan fried with a little garlic butter, and freshly squeezed lemon is excellent.

The scenery there is awesome and just so peaceful when tracking up the river and fishing all by yourself.

[Yaulpang]

Hey Koons,

Huge fish, what a great catch. Hows the knee and are you ready to go fishing again? Let me know when your ready and we'll try for a king (again).

All the best,

Paul