ANGLING CONDITIONS

Evening Star, Issue 25925, 17 October 1946, Page 3

ANGLING CONDITIONS

SOME RIVERS STILL HIGH

Reports from anglers who travelled considerable distances during the weekend indicate reasonably good sport throughout the district. Good bags were taken from the Wyndham and Mataura Rivers, and although the latter was not clear, the fish were rising freely, up to 'four-pounders being taken on the dry fly. The Wyndham is above normal and , somewhat heavy for wading. The Pomahaka was fairly clear, but the fish were not rising, probably on account of the windy conditions, but some nice fish ranging from 2£lb to 311 b were taken on the wet fly. As a result of snow in the back;country having melted during the warm weather earlier this week, the Pomahaka is reported to have risen two feet, so prospects for the coming week-end are not bright. Tire same remarks will undoubtedly apply to .the ‘ Mataura River, as it is fed, from the snow country of the Waikaia Valley. No reports were received from the Gatlins district, but the streams in this locality should be clear, though probably above normal. Neither are there reports from Waipori and Tomahawk, but it is pointed out that anglers sometimes remain silent when good catches are taken. Those who admire the beauties of the Waikouaiti River will regret to learn that it suffered considerably during the recent flood, and will take some time,’ perhaps a year or two. to recover. , This stream is still 18 Inches above normal and discoloured. Although _ one angler spent three hours trying with the fly, not one fish was heard to rise. A few good fish were taken by a party which visited the Shag River. There is still a fair vblume of water in this stream, and, like the Waikouaiti, it will take some: time to recover. Reports indicate ‘ that the Waipahi is fishing well arid haS been the most popular river in the district so far this season, good -fish being the general reward. The Wyndham Anglers’ Club will hold its annual t{ smoko ”, on Saturday night,, when representatives of the Dunedin Club and the Otago Acclimatisation- Society ■will attend. The boys’ competition held on the Leith last Saturday; resulted as follow: —C. R. B. Collins, six fish, 21b 6oz; F. E. Gill, seven fish, 21b loz; J. Noonan, one fish, lOoz. , These were the only competitors to weigh in. The. Otago Anglers Club’s first adult competition will be held on the. Tomahawk Lagoon on Saturday, commencing at 3 p.m. ,