Tongariro River Flow: 24.1(m3/sec)
Weather: Morning cloud clearing to fine. Cloud returning at night. Southeasterlies turning westerly late morning.
We woke up to a very pleasant morning with little wind and cloud cover. An ideal day to head to the river and bend into a few fresh rainbows. The spike in the river last weekend really got people fired up, and people have been climbing out of the woodwork to head down the river.
It's great to see the number of anglers on the river all enjoying what this beautiful place has to offer. The Tongariro is currently back down to its lows at 24.1(m3/sec).
Over the past couple of days, reports have been coming in indicating that there have been good numbers of fresh fish entering the river system and anglers are having fantastic fishing if lucky enough to come across a pod of running fish.
Slushie and egg patterns are still working best in the early hours of the morning, then coming into the middle of the day/afternoon natural patterns such as pheasant tails and hair and coppers are working well.
I know I said this in my last report but anywhere the river splits or there is a side channel, are holding good numbers of fish so is definitely worth a side venture.
The Tongariro-Taupo River is starting to fish fairly well, with a good number of fresh running fish entering the system. There are some good opportunities for anglers at the moment, with fish continuing to move through the river. The improved fishing has also attracted a lot of anglers, so getting onto the river early is definitely recommended. The earlier you get out there, the better your chances of finding a good spot and making the most of the fresh fish moving through.
The weather over the next few days is looking settled, with little to no rain expected. We should see a mix of sunshine and cloud, with some good periods of clear weather throughout the day. These conditions should make for comfortable fishing, particularly during the early mornings and later in the day when temperatures are cooler.
For anyone who enjoys Euro nymphing and is looking to try something a little different, it can be worth putting a weighted streamer on your nymphing setup. Jigging the streamer through runs and pocket water can be an effective way of getting a reaction from fish, particularly when they are holding tight to structure or in deeper pockets. It’s a slightly different approach from traditional Euro nymphing, but definitely worth experimenting with if you’re looking to mix things up and cover the water in a different way.
If anyone has any interesting pictures send them on and well add them into our next report,
Tight lines, everyone!
Luke.