Rivers back at more usual levels
The recent fine weather has most rivers to levels more usual at this time of year.
Angling
Some rivers still fishable; still waters always an option
Some rivers still fishable; still waters always an option
In case you had not noticed a lot of rain has fallen in the past week, resulting in flooding in places and putting most rivers out of action as far as fishing is concerned.
Holiday season a chance to try fishing different waters
Holiday season a chance to try fishing different waters
The rain that raised river levels last weekend has done little to dampen prospects this weekend, although there is more rain in the forecast.
Rising pressure brings fish to feed
Rising pressure brings fish to feed
The small amount of rain that we have had this week should not have harmed the fishing prospects but it only takes a thunderstorm somewhere to wipe out local streams for a day or two.
Landing good fish despite extreme weather
Landing good fish despite extreme weather
Over the past week it has been possible to fish in any season of the year, as far as the weather is concerned.
Game plan to make most of the prevailing conditions
Game plan to make most of the prevailing conditions
Where I live on the Taieri Plain, we had a dry year last year, which caused rivers to be very low at times — except during the big flood in February, which mainly affected rivers to the south.
Most waters worth a look, despite the forecast for rain
Most waters worth a look, despite the forecast for rain
There is some rain forecast for the weekend and early next week, but hopefully not enough to spoil the chances of catching a fish.
Riotous assembly of fine catches
Riotous assembly of fine catches
As the weekend approaches, fishing conditions are well nigh perfect and closing on that never-to-be-attained absolute perfection.
Spoiled for choice as waterways enter summer mode
Spoiled for choice as waterways enter summer mode
Summer has arrived this week, maybe temporarily as far as the weather is concerned, but it has tipped rivers and still waters into summer mode.
Eyes on the Waipahi, ready to rise to competition challenge
Eyes on the Waipahi, ready to rise to competition challenge
Prospects for fishing are good for the weekend, with rivers dropping and little rain predicted.
Long weekend conditions augur well for fishing
Long weekend conditions augur well for fishing
The rain at the beginning of this week raised river levels a little but they are dropping and should continue to do so. This, combined with a good weather forecast, bodes well for the holiday weekend.
Patience pays off, even in seemingly fishless waters
Patience pays off, even in seemingly fishless waters
Over the past week rivers have dropped and water temperatures have risen, enough to make the most pessimistic of anglers dare to hope this weekend will offer a good chance of catching a fish or two.
Plenty of spots still fishable despite changeable weather
Plenty of spots still fishable despite changeable weather
Fickle spring weather is still with us. Since I wrote last week’s column, we have had hot days, cool days, calm days, windy days and some rain.
Trout snagged in first cast
Trout snagged in first cast
Some people have all the luck.
Rough conditions no problem for anglers
Rough conditions no problem for anglers
Anglers are a hardy bunch if the Glenorchy fishing competition is anything to go by.
Worth trying for bite despite wintry blast
Worth trying for bite despite wintry blast
The great day is here, opening day, and right on cue the weather leading up to it has conspired against keen anglers everywhere.
Blue cod catch, transit rules alter
Blue cod catch, transit rules alter
Changes to the blue cod fishery are under way. However, there is a catch, writes Randall Bess.
Autumn can be rewarding time for anglers
Autumn can be rewarding time for anglers
There is more than a hint of autumn in the air over the last few mornings, with fog in the valleys and a heavy dew everywhere else.
Darkness falling earlier can be useful for fishers
Darkness falling earlier can be useful for fishers
The rain this week has not done much harm to the fishing prospects for the weekend.
Temperate weather ideal for river fishing
Temperate weather ideal for river fishing
The relatively settled weather over the last week has seen rivers fall slightly and remain in good fishing order.