April 24 I think Russell, April has always been a great month for us on the browns, have caught some crackers over the years, but none as good as that one at just under 6kg for sure.
I think a lot of people underestimate the sight fishing opportunities on the Tongariro, it has excellent spotting opportunities if you take the time to look and use lighter gear, water is very clear and those browns really stand out well, fresh Rainbows a bit harder to see of course.
Don't forget the TT either, fish run all year round these days, just not in the numbers you see in Aug/Sep/Nov and even Dec these days.
Redfinger is spot on though, time it after some rain, even mild rain when the water is a deep-greeny colour and it can be "game-on" any time of the year.
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