by Gavin McAuliffe | Nov 19, 2009 | Fly Fishing
It’s not often I actually kill a trout but yesterday we had an opportunity to show a nice 4.5 lb jack fish the priest. After filleting (amazing color red, orange flesh) the trout I had a poke around in the stomach and found a good amount of the usual caddis and...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Nov 3, 2009 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks
We had a good day out on the opening of the New Zealand back country rivers although I chose to guide my clients lowland and not to get messed up in the frenetic rush. We chose to hit the Oreti in the morning and had some good hook ups but all resulted in lost fish...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Oct 26, 2009 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Video
With the recent spate, over the next few days more rainbow trout will be heading up the streams for spawning. Make sure you reserve a guided fly fishing trip to ensure success and a chance at one of the huge NZ rainbow trout. Check out the footage here – try to...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Oct 22, 2009 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Video
Another day out exploring a New Zealand stream awaiting for the 1st of November opening on the back country streams had me finding some rainbow trout on the run and spawning. Check out the footage below. The bigger rainbow trout I guestimate between about 9 – 12...
by Gavin McAuliffe | Oct 16, 2009 | Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Video
Over the last week I have been back and forth and have noticed that most angler access points have not had cars there – which means the anglers aren’t either. Quite surprising in someways as the conditions have been great for early season fishing but in...