The Ureweras May 08

[KevinE]

I recently had a very enjoyable weekend with some mates in the bush. We spent 3 days camping hiking, rowing and fishing in Te Urewera National Park. I thought I'd share some pictures of one of my favourite places. No monster fish caught, but enough to keep us busy, and what could be better than time outdoors in a true wilderness.

The lake we fished required a hike to get to it, and a row across it to get to the DOC (Department of Conservation) Hut. The weather was kind on the first day:


Fish were taken harling and on the fly, although flyfishing in 25 to 30ft of water required a DI7 line and long casts. The best fish was about 6 lbs, with most running 2 to 4 lbs:



Most fish were released, not all though. Some were kept for the BBQ.


This being the mountains, the weather did not last. View from the hut the next morning:

[KevinE]

The last day we fished a stream on the way out - note the fishes sitting mid-stream:

Plenty of willing rainbows:



Hooked and lost (of course) a big brown. But by that stage I hardly cared. As we rejoined civilisation I was already planning my next trip.

[chris williams]

Looks a stunning and natural place, thanks Kevin! Great stuff!

[KevinC]

Jealous as usual

[pieterkriel]

lovely picture sequence, looks like one of those place that you have to aim to visit once in your lifa at least

[dlampert]

Very lekker Kevin ! What is harling ?

[smallstreams.co.za]

Hooked and lost (of course) a big brown. But by that stage I hardly cared. As we rejoined civilisation I was already planning my next trip.

Favourite pic this!!!! Reason being - the Custom CTS!! Great stuff!!!