Page 8 of New Zealand Australia Fishing by Frontiers International Travel

page 7 north island north island is a year-round fishing paradise the climate tends to be more stable than south island s making it a desirable reliable inclusion in any fishing itinerary some of new zealand s most famous rivers the tongariro rangitikei mohaka and taharua are located on north island and provide thrilling action for big browns and rainbows float trip outfitter ian ruthven with trixie accommodating host and expert guide the lodge is a handsome fishing retreat with wellappointed spacious cottages complementing the main lodge there is huge fishing variety on four lakes and over 25 rivers including backcountry streams and spring creeks that are seldom fished raft-access fishing is also available and there are camping and fly-out options while trout inhabit rivers and lakes north of to fly or not to fly weather permitting helicopter fly-outs are available from the majority of the lodges we recommend down under flying into the backcountry offers a terrific wilderness experience allowing you to fish waters that seldom see a fisherman helicopters are however an expensive option and do not necessarily provide any better angling results many of new zealand s most prolific waters are easily accessible by vehicle auckland all the way south to wellington north island s most prolific resources are in the lake taupo region the largest lake on the island from early april through september rainbows that run like steelhead surge into the streams that feed lake taupo including the tongariro river the summer fishing from october through april attracts many clients pursuing trophy resident trout another lodge that we recommend highly to our clients is poronui ranch also in the taupo region this vast 16,000-acre ranch has more than 25 miles of fishing water on the property this water in combination with the rivers and streams in the surrounding mountains makes poronui one of the most secluded and varied fly fishing experiences in new zealand the lodge caters to a maximum of twelve fly fishermen at a time and has evolved from a once the lake taupo watershed is best enjoyed from tongariro lodge owned by tony hayes an rustic fishing camp to one of the world s finest fishing and outdoor recreation facilities to

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