The fishing the last few weeks has been a little challenging with low clear rivers and spooky fish. I was hoping the little bit of rain we had would help put a little color in the river. So much for hoping, when we arrived at the river she was still pretty low and clear, but we did manage to find a few fish to eat the fly. Came across a pool that had 5 nice Rainbows holding in it. Joe started getting drifts and after a few minutes got a couple of hookups and both spat the hook, Bugga! Keep going mate their still in there. After a fly change we connected with a nice 3lb Bow and Joe and I were rapped. He could believe how hard a Taupo fresh run rainbow could pull. He did well to land it as the hen took off like a freight train down the river, when we caught up I scooped the fish in the net and let out a deep breath. YES!
As we were only out for a half day, we needed to get a move on as we were running out of time to get Ed into one of these beauties! I got them blind fishing in a likely spot and I went hunting, crossed the river and came out on the cliff to spot another pod of fish in the emerald pool below. I got Ed into position, as I watched the fish from above. Ed started getting good drifts right off the bat, This was looking promising. After a few good drifts the line came tight but we were on the rock. Ed manages to pop it off and continued on. A few more drifts and i could see the flies going through the zone, as the indicator dipped under I yelled YUP! and we were in only for a brief moment as the fish spat the hook, again Bugga!
Well we needed to get moving as we were already in triple overtime! Cheers to the fellas for being a pleasure to guide, and I bet this is just the start of their fly fishing adventures, as they live in Florida for cryin out loud.
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