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Fishing ReportsBest Western Braeside Rotorua Fishing ReportThe wet weather has bought some relief from the very dry conditions that we have been experiencing and this has allowed the access to the upper RangitaikiRiver to be reopened for fishing again. The entry permits to the forest for fishing are restricted to two weeks from the date of issue and at this stage the Te Awa Camp remains closed. The streams in this area are running low and are still very clear which makes for ideal fishing conditions. This area has also been subjected to some very warm weather over recent weeks which has triggered the summer hatches of cicadas and mayflies much earlier than usual.
Dry flies are therefore working well but don’t discount the action that can still be had with traditional nymph patterns. The smaller patterns continue to enhance your success rate as does the use of a fluorocarbon leader in these gin clear conditions. LakeAniwhenua is another alternative fishing location in this area should forestry access become unobtainable over the drier months.
This lake can be fished either from the shore or fished from an anchored or drifting boat. Both spinning and fly fishing are allowed on this lake and access to the shoreline can be gained from the free camp site off Black Road.
Targeting the Brown trout that cruise the shoreline can be a very good strategy here with Woolly Buggers, La Giacondas and Rabbit patterns being a lethal mix. When fishing the channels between the weed or the drop off at the top end of the lake out from the poplar trees an excellent combination to try is a Royal Wulf with a Size 14 midge pattern suspended below. This can be very fruitful when fished over the summer months.
Another interesting area at this time of the year is the confluence of the Horomanga and the Rangitaiki rivers. The access to this area can be gained from Galatea Road.
This confluence can be fished using many different techniques. Wet lining with a Woolly Bugger, Kilwell No. 1 or a Mrs Simpson can be just as productive as nymphing using two unweighted nymphs with a small amount of split shot above the flies. As the sun goes down the surface action will increase and the evening rise will begin which signals a need to change tactics once again.
This is a great section of the river for a family fishing outing as both spinning and fly fishing techniques can be used here with equal success. By Mike Cotter December 13th 2007 From
 Braeside ResortReport type: Freshwater
Report date: 13 December 07
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