ANGLING SEASON

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21638, 2 November 1933, Page 10

ANGLING SEASON

OPENING DAY CATCHES

THE TAUPO DISTRICT SEVERAL LIMIT BAGS SECURED [BY 'L ELK GRAPH —OWN' CORRESPONDENT ] TAUPO, "Wednesday The trout fishing season in the Taupo district opened this morning in perfect weather. A light northerly wind and an overcast sky made the conditions ideal, and good catches are reported. The fish appear to be numerous and in general are in good condition for so early in the season.

Two parties of three, fishing in the vicinity of Hangatira Point, by 8.30 a.m. had caught 48 fish between them. At 3 p.m. one of the parties returned with 35 well-conditioned fish, the largest weighing 6Jlb., and the other party returned later with 45, each of tli three rods having obtained the limit.

Present indications are for a continuance of the fine weather, and further good catches are anticipated. No reports are. to hand concerning the western bays. Fish were very plentiful at the outlet and bays in the vicinity.

SOUTHERN END OF LAKE GOOD FISHING REPORTED [by TELEGRAPFl —OWN correspondent] TURANGI. Wednesday The 1933-34 fishing season opened this morning at the Southern end of Lake Taupo in dull weather. Light rain fell in the early hours of the morning, but from an angler's point of view it was an ideal fishing day. Fishermen from all parts commenced to arrive early yesterday, and by nightfall the Tongariro Fishing Lodge reported that all its accommodation had been taken up, while a number of anglers were camped at the Government hatchery and elsewhere.

The keener anglers were up before dawn, and the early catches indicated that fish were plentiful in the river. Naturally, the condition of the fish is not particularly good, but the standard compares favourably with that of previous years, and a few excellent fish have been taken. A Whakatane angler took 12 fish before 10 o'clock this morning, and by the early afternoon he had completed his limit bag of 15, while a Wellington fisherman is also reported to have taken the limit. Many other rods have run into double-figure catches. Trolling on the lake at Motuoha Bay some excellent fish have been caught. One party of two rods took 18 very nice-conditioned fish during a morning's fishing. Two Taumarunui anglers, fishing the Begg Pool on the Upper Waikato River, caught 13 splendid fish.

Pain fell more heavily in the late afternoon, and shows no signs of abating. It is not likely, however, to discolour the river, and fishermen hope to secure further good catches tomorrow.

CONDITIONS AT ROTORUA UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER [liY TELEGRAPH —OWN" CORRESPONDENT] ROTORUA, Wednesday Conditions for the opening of the fishing season in the Rotorua district to-day were very unfavourable owing to a cold north-west wind, overcast skies and misty rain. There was a large number of anglers and some of the more ardent spent the night at their favourite haunts in readiness for the opening.

No large catches were reported and most of the fish were taken in the early part of the morning. The Rotorua end of the Ohau Channell was well patronised. Five rods at Cochrane's had a bag of 22 fish. Trolling on Lake Rotoiti, one party took 10 fish, and tuo Wellington fishermen took 15. All the fish taken were, in good condition.