SHAMUS WINTER FLY FISHING
"Were it not for the strong, quick life of rivers,
for their sparkle in the sunshine, for the cold grayness of them under rain
and the feel of them about my legs, I should fish less often."
(Roderick Haig-Brown)
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(May to September)
Each winter thousands of trout migrate from Lake Taupo to their spawning rivers. And, every
winter, anglers from all over the world travel to New Zealand to catch these magnificent wild
trout. Whether learning fly fishing, battling leaping rainbows or hook-jawed browns, wading
icy currents, bird watching, or just enjoying stunning volcanic and rainforest scenery – you
will never forget your winter fishing adventure.
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Winter Fishing - Notes:
- Bring lots of enthusiasm and warm clothes
- Taking fish for the table is OK in the Lake Taupo fishery (restaurants cook your trout)
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Winter Fly fishing Adventures - Sample
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Tongariro River
The Tongariro River is steeped in tradition. Shamus guides you in the most famous trout
pools in the world including ‘The Major Jones,’ ‘The Admirals,’ ‘The Judges,’ and
‘The Duchess’ pools.
Tongariro trout are famous for their size and fighting ability. Catching these wild trout in
this large, ice-clear river provides lifetime memories.
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Small Local Streams
Spawning rainbow trout also run small streams and these fish well after floods.
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Lake Taupo River Mouth Fishing
Thousands of silver-sided rainbow trout congregate at stream mouths before entering the
spawning rivers. Day or night fly fishing is a relaxing way to catch these tackle busters.
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Alpine Lake
Unparalleled fly fishing for trophy trout. In autumn large rainbow trout and brown trout
migrate from this special lake to their spawning stream. The weather is bleak, the scenery
stunning, and lucky anglers can be rewarded with enormous trout. This is trophy trout fishing
and requires lots of patience. Shoreline wading with medium casts.
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