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What's Happening in the
Region?
FISHING
REPORT
We are still enjoying fantastic weather here at the moment with frosty mornings and clear sunny days.
There is a big weather change coming this weekend with snow forecast for Saturday night so this will really get the Browns on the move.
There are some fish through the river and already some nice fish have been caught and released. The usual spawning rig seems to be working with a glowbug and dark Tungsten nymph the pick but Woolly Buggers usually get a look!...
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Check out our accommodation option in the Southland of NZ. A great little holiday home or fly fishing cottage. Have a look here....more
FLY FISHING REELS
Check out the range of fly fishing reels HCO has on offer. High Country Flyfishing has a great range of Fly fishing reels for all forms of the sport. Whether you are looking for a small reel for a Creek rod or a reel with stopping power we can help you. Quality budget reels from $69.95 to the best from Sage, Lamson, Waterworks and Vision. Give us a call at the shop so we can give you our expert advice on what reel will suit your fishing requirements and budget.
FEDERATION OF FLYFISHERS
FFF have sent out to New Zealand and Australia this month three master casters to do testing for people interested in becoming a Fly Casting Instructor. It is a great idea and we really need eventually a accreditation to reach a level to instruct fly casting. I was tested to become a Certified Casting Instructor last Thursday and passed after much studying, reading and practising my casts. It is a full on test with a question and answer paper and then a one on one test with the examiner. The learning curve is amazing and I now have a fully strung up rod at the back door so I can go out and do 5 minutes practice any time rather than pull out the rod and reel which just takes up a bit to much time as a few minutes out on the lawn does wonders for your casting.To watch these master casters in action was a humbling experience and they only want to make you get better and understand how a cast works. Check out www.fedflyfishers.org as it is a wealth of information on all aspects of flyfishing and flycasting. You can also talk to me if you are coming through or send me an e-mail.
Murray
SPECIALS - RODS, BOOTS AND WADERS
High Country Fly Fishing is now able to provide you with top quality float tubes. These watercraft are perfect for slowly drifting around the lakes and casting to rising fish. We have
float tubes from $499 and Pontoon boats from $795.
Have a look at the information on the available craft here.
Check out the special page for some great prices on fly rods and reels. Fantastic deals on reels, boots and waders at bargain prices. Check out the SPECIALS page for more details.
Our full colour "Fly Catalogue" is now available so give a call to arrange your copy.
EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND WITH HCO
High Country Flyfishing is pleased to offer fully Escorted and Guided flyfishing tours to the world famous trout waters of Southern New Zealand .
2007/2008 will be our fourth season of trips based in Lumsden which is in Northern Southland about one hour south of Queenstown.
There are over thirty rivers and streams within an hours drive of Lumsden which gives the guides plenty of options in all weather conditions. The area is mainly Brown trout but there are some fantastic Rainbow waters to the west in the Te Anau area.
Have a look at some photos of some happy fly fishers... here To find out more about these trips click here
Also check out our accommation option in the Southland of NZ. A great little holiday home or fly fishing cottage. Have a look here....more
Email us on highfly@acr.net.au
NEW ZEALAND 2006/2007 SEASON REVIEW
The past season has been one of the better seasons we have experienced.
Northern Southland experienced a wet Spring and quite a dry Summer and Autumn. There were very few floods through the river systems so the beds of the rivers and streams remained very stable. The Beetle and Cicada hatches were later in the season with Cicadas being heard through March and April.
It was a mouse year which is why I think the fish were a bit bigger especially up in the Beech Forests that line the rivers.... more
NEW PRODUCTS
We have a big range of new products in for the new season.
High Country Outfitters is now a Waterworks/ Lamson dealer. These reels now feature Hard Alox finish which is very tough and non marking. We have in stock the ULA Force 2x LT, The Lightspeed and Velocity models. Smooth drags and lightweight at realistic prices. See them at www.waterworks-lamson.com
Vision have also released a new model reel called a GT and we have just received the 2/4 model that weighs only 82 grams which is perfect for small rods. Their GT range of rods are also in store and the 3 wt is a beauty. Check them out at www.visionflyfishing.dk
We must have the best range of Breathable Waders around so if you are looking at some waders give us a call or come in and check them out. The latest from Vision are in store including the Radipor with a waterproof Storm front zipper in waist and chest and the Extreme range as well.
Riverworks B5's have to be the toughest around and now come in a B3 lighter weight wader. The Columbia wader which sold out last year is back in stock and at $279 will be popular again. Norstream have a good chest wader that we have sold for years and have Kevlar knees and backside for better protection. We have been using these for our guiding clients and stand up to the rough stuff well.
The latest Korker Boots have been very popular with the Aquastealth sole perfect for New Zealand . The interchangeable soles are perfect to treat while moving to different river systems. We have all sizes in stock.
Along with the XLS Series rods we have, CD from New Zealand have brought out a rod to suit the female angler called the Diva. They are 8ft 9in in a 5wt 4pc. A nice subtle action with a smaller half wells grip for the smaller hand. We also ordered the ICT range in 3wt's and 5wt's for nice dry fly presentation.
In the last Flylife there was a 6wt shootout and the CD XLS featured very well.
Airflo are bring out the 40+ range of fly lines in the new Ridgeline format and the Presentation series are back in stock. This line is hugely popular in New Zealand and are amazing to cast. We also have the poly leaders back in stock again.
As you can see we have lots of new gear in so give us a call if you need any more info or call in and check us out. We are open 7 days.
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