Spring

(October and November)
Spawning rainbows are in evidence in all Taupo tributaries while spent fish drop in numbers downstream on their return to the lake.

Spring, with its bird call and longer warmer days is a pleasant time to fish the Taupo rivers but the change in seasons also provides the opportunity to refresh the senses by making a visit to one of our back country rivers or streams that border the Taupo region.

Walk a forested stream bordered by wild springflowers stalking browns or rainbows or visit therippling waters of one of our back country rivers tucked away in the hills. New Zealand skies are deep blue in spring and the air fresh and sweet.

• #5 to #7 floating lines
• Line white, green or grey
• Nymphs a combination of summer and winter patterns
• Some drys if you like (dependent on weather)

Summer

(December to March)
A delicate cast, your tiny Adams dry-fly floats the crystal clear waters of a spring creek before a snout dimples the surface and a golden flanked brown sucks it in or maybe secluded in some remote bush clad valley you wade upstream searching pools and runs, stalking wild pink-flanked rainbows with nymph or dryfly.

Picture yourself in either of these situations, this is the central North Island back country during summer, classic fly fishing at its best, a fly fisherman's paradise.

A huge variety of rivers and streams await the visiting angler over the summer months. From the picturesque forested streams to wild, remote back country rivers accessible only by four wheel drive or helicopter our region offers all the challenge and opportunity a fly fisherman could desire.

Summer is the season to explore with nymph or dry fly and because our back country fish stem from wild rive rdwelling stock, catch and release is practised to preserve these unique fisheries.

• #5 and #6 weight rods and floating lines best (dull colours desirable)
• Rubber-soled wading boots or similar & stocking foot breathable waders ideal, the use of felt soles has been Baned in all NZ waters.( NZ guides will provide boots ).
• Nymphs and dry flies #10's to #16's