May 16 newsletter new one

Nelson Trout Fishing Club INAUGURAL ANNUAL DINNER 6.30 pm Saturday, 11th June 2016 CLUB WAIMEA, LOWER QUEEN ST RICHMOND FOR MEMBERS & PARTNERS $25 PER PERSONMeal, guest speaker, spot prizes, quiz, raffles Lots of fun Get to know your fellow membersPreliminary notice put this date in your diary

Club ContactsExecutive:President: Maree Peter 5224166 [email protected] President: Tony Entwistle 5444565 [email protected]: Bruce McLean 5480066 [email protected]: Ray Day 5441245 [email protected] Editor and Webmaster: Graham Carter 07 8551833 [email protected] 021 02600437CommitteeRichard Breakspear 5419050 [email protected] Lawler 5489753 [email protected] Williams 5445996 [email protected] Jemson 7443123 [email protected] Richards 0274349165 [email protected] Stevenson 5469632 [email protected] and Greet New Members Ray Day and Pete LawlerFishing trips James Macdonald [email protected] 03 5403520Fly Tying Convenor no appointmentClub Librarian Cameron Reid 547 1197 [email protected] Master Richard Boyden 544 8028 [email protected] Sponsorship & Newsletter Advertising Ray DayClub Speakers: Committee membersClub Night Tea/Coffee: Maree PeterNewsletter Distribution: Brian Richards [email protected] 0274349165Life Members: 2007 John Willis 2012 Graham CarterPast Presidents: 06-08 Lester Higgins 08-09 Ross Walker04-06 Richard Boyden 11-13 Ray Day 13-15 Tony Entwistle09-11 Dennis Ealam THE NELSON TROUT FISHING CLUBMeets once a month at: Fish and Game Offices, 66 Champion Road, Richmond. Normally the 3rd Wednesday of the month 7.00pm. Please phone 5224166 if unsure. Any views or opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the committee, club or editor. www.thenelsontroutfishingclub.com

President’s FlylineWell just about half way through the year, just about to scared to go to sleep incase I miss a month.We have had our CFR weekend Anzac weekend and was a huge success as theyalways are. Our applicants have come from all over the South Island - Dunedin,Ashburton, Christchurch, Blenheim, Golden bay, Nelson a good variety of ladieswith a common goal.The guides all gave their time freely to the ladies on the Sunday, and goeswithout saying they all were very much appreciated.We have had some amazing feedback from the ladies about the weekend and thelevel of help and support given to themThe Casting competition went well at Isel Park with a good turnout of clubmembers and partners; a fun day was had by all. This is a good venue for thisclub activity with lots of space to accommodate all events.You will all have to attend the awards dinner to see who won the grand prizes; Ihope you all have the 11th of June booked in your diaries so you can attend thegrand night of fun and hilarity, make sure you bring lots of change, all moneyraised will go to Casting for Recovery as you all know is a very worthy cause.The mentoring programme seems to be a hit with all that are involved they haveused the fish out ponds to sight and catch some fish. It is good to see thesefacilities used for the greater good of fishing. An asset for the district.Well that is all from me this month so keep up the good fishing, make sure youenter your fish with Richard for a chance for a trophy, so you can have your turnat dusting it for a year.Tight linesFrom Your most Gorgeous PresidentMaree PeterCover pic - Woolly Bugger strikes again by Pete LawlerA chemist walks into his shop to find a man leaning against a wall.“What’s wrong with him?” he asks his assistant.“He came in for some cough syrup,” the assistant explained. “But I couldn’t findany, so I sold him a bottle of laxatives instead.”“What!” the chemist says, horrified. “You couldn’t treat a cough with laxatives!”“Of course you can,” the assistant declares. “Look at him – he’s far too scared tocough.” 4

More trophy entries neededThe 2015-16 season closed on 30 April. You can still get the fishing rod togetherand fish in the off season but in the lower reaches of the large rivers.As the Trophy Master I have just put pen to paper to request for more fishregistrations with your entries because we have so few so far and for spin fishing– zero zero.Come on members forget your personal ego and put in your largest fish youlanded this season.We see these fish all the time in photos at the club meetings.Please note: Since our prizegiving evening has been set by the committee forJune 11 our entries close 31 May. So get your entries to me soon as possible nolater than this date by e-mail, or snail mail or pigeon - I do not care which.I need the trophies back real soon too from the following:Cheers Richard Boyden 5448028 5

What do trout eat?The most important thing to know when you getonto a river is what the fish are eating.There are between 3 and 5 thousandinvertebrate species in theWellington region that make up the diet of brown and rainbow trout so itis important to narrow down the field. This can be done by somesimple understanding of what trout eat.The most important food source is the caddis.Locally, these make up 40% of the trout’s diet.There are over 240 species that vary in length(up to 20 mm) and colour (tan, brown, blacketc).The caddis has three stages of its life cycle: 1. The larva lives on the bottomof the river on stones and in weeds; 2. the pupa swims to the surface where ithatches; 3. the adult form which flies from the river to mate.All of these stages are important tothe fisherman because trout feed onthem at all three stages. Examples ofthese patterns are Larva (GreenCaddis, Case Caddis, Horn CasedCaddis, and Free Swimming Caddis),Emerger (Elk Hair Caddis, GoddardsCaddis, and Emerging caddis) and theCaddis Fly.The next most important group is theMayflies. One of the identifying features ofthe mayfly is its tail filaments, unlike otherinsects and nymph patterns the mayfly isdistinguished by having 3 tail filaments.Mayflies are very susceptible to pollution, soare only found in the cleanest waters. Unlikecaddis,mayflies do not undergo metamorphosis, so do not have a pupa stage.The nymph develops directly into the adult, emerging in open water,often in huge swarms.There are many other trout food types. 6

Stone flies & Dobson flies: 110-130 species - 2 filaments on the tail, brown andtan in colour, 3 separate wing cases, often large.Dragon fly (11 different species) Damsel fly (6 different species)- often red and blue and can be fished successfully on the Wainuiomata.- Crane flies and midges, true bugs, water beetles, water spiders, amphipods &isopods, terrestrials (especially cicadas and green and brown beetles), snails,mussels, worms and fish make up the remainder of the trout’s diet.So what does this extensive list of insects, bugs and critters mean toyou when you are standing in a tackle shop looking at the vast array of flies,wondering which ones to put in the fly box?It is important to have four basic types of flies that will cover most fishing needs:Nymphs, Emergers, Dry flies and Smelt/wet flies.If your fly box has a mixture of these in different sizes weights and coloursyou will be able to adapt on the water to the feeding needs of most fishthat you will encounter,- and hopefully not walk away from the river scratching your head.Courtesy of the Wellington Trout Fishing Club. WICOE (Women In Charge Of Everything) Is proud to announce the opening of its EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN! OPEN TO MEN ONLY ALL ARE WELCOME Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants The course covers two days, and topics covered in this course include:

DAY ONE HOW TO FILL ICE CUBE TRAYS Step by step guide with slide presentation TOILET ROLLS - DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS? Roundtable discussion DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET & FLOOR Practicing with laundry hamper (Pictures and graphics) DISHES & SILVERWARE; DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN SINK OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES? Debate among a panel of experts. REMOTE CONTROL Losing the remote control - Help line and support groups LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS Starting with looking in the right place Instead of turning the house upside down while screaming - Open forum DAY TWO EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE BIN? Group discussion and role play HEALTH WATCH;BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH PowerPoint presentation REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST Real life testimonial from the one man who did IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS? Driving simulation LIVING WITH ADULTS; BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR WIFE Online class and role playing HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES & CALLING WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE Bring your calendar or PDA to class GETTING OVER IT;LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE TIME Individual counsellors available

5 lbs Rainbow by Richard Breakspear5lb 5oz Mot.Brown MotuekaRiver by ChrisSherwood A family affair with the Sulsers

Anybody seen the CaptainChasing in theShallows by PeteLawler Mates enjoying billy tea by Brian Richards

David 3.25 lbs by DavidCartwrightSilent Pool Trout by ImmoNeumann

Fish Sense: 30 Tips That’ll Put You Into More TroutHints, pointers, tricks, and secrets that will put you into more trout this season.1) Walk before you fish. Anglers tend to wade in and start fishing at public accesspoints, where, of course, every other angler wades in and starts fishing. Butoften you only need to walk a couple of hundred yards to have less pressuredwater to yourself. Fishermen willing to hike or wade even farther generally havethe best shot at the most and largest trout.2) Study the water. Impatient anglers who simply plunge in and start casting willmiss, say, the grasshopper that falls into the current and the quick, swirling takeof a large brown. It's far wiser to take a few minutes to observe the conditions.Look for trout in the shallows, rise rings, hatching insects, and other indicators ofthe best choice of lure or fly.3) Plan your casts. Take a few moments to figure the best way to effectivelycover the stretch or run or pool, instead of casting helter-skelter to the firstpieces of water that catch your eye. A good rule to remember: Fish the nearwater first. This helps you avoid the common mistake of wading where youshould be fishing, or of throwing line over nearby lies that might yield one ormore trout.4) Don't overreach. In general, short, controlled casts catch the most trout instreams and rivers. For flyfishermen, casts of 20 to 40 feet will allow longer,better drag-free drifts because a short line is easiest to manipulate and controlin a current. You'll also spook or put down fewer fish with a short cast than witha long one. Spinfishermen have an easier and less fish-alarming casting range,

but even they can profit from shorter, accurate casts that keep lures working inprime lies.5) Use your feet. Move your casting position to get the best distance and angle onprime water and visible fish. The more common practice of simply standing inone or two fixed positions and trying to hit every spot in sight results in overlongcasts, bad drift angles, unnecessary false casting or rod waving, and (especially)poor, ineffective presentations.6) Curb drag. When flyfishing with nymphs or dry flies in moving currents, err onthe side of throwing too much slack into your casts rather than too little.Fishermen often cast too straight a fly line, especially when trying for extradistance. Even a slight current will quickly pull a straight line downstream,dragging the leader and fly. A copiously slack line, however, straightens out moreslowly, ensuring the best and longest drag-free drifts.7) Pick the pockets. In fast water, trout like to hold in the current cushionsbehind midstream boulders, gravel points, and bankside riprap. Because pocketwater is bordered by fast currents, most presentations should be made with asshort a line as possible. Often an upstream approach is best. Make one or twocasts to each pocket before moving to the next.8) Aim your casts above visible trout. Cast far enough above to make sure yourfly or lure will settle into the proper drift, position, or depth by the time itreaches the fish zone. Casting a lure or fly right at a trout will either spook thefish or miss its field of vision.9) Become a stalker of trout. Proceed as if a large, wary fish were lying near thebank of every piece of water you approach. Creep slowly and quietly-shock wavesfrom clumping feet will spook fish. Maintain a low profile, crouching, crawling, oreven knee-walking, especially by still water. Wear drab clothing and castcarefully. Wave your rod as little and as low as possible. The brighter the day-and the bigger the fish-the more stealth matters.10) Mend your fly line early and often. Waiting until the fly is nearly or alreadybeginning to drag before flipping the line upstream results in poor, fly-skiddingmends. Early and frequent mends are the most effective ways to give your flylong, attractive float11) Cast to the spots other anglers don't. Although short casts should be thegeneral rule, anglers who can cast long and well when the need arises will profitfrom the ability to reach seldom-hit lies 70 or 80 feet (or more) in the distance.12) Fish the foam lines. Always, everywhere, without fail-whenever you see aline (or a skim or block) of foam or surface bubbles, put your fly or lure firstalong the outer edge, then, on successive casts, deeper and deeper into the

foam. Where the current collects foam, it also gathers baitfish and driftinginsects-and trout.13) Work the bank. In spring, and especially during periods of runoff, water atbankside will hold most of the good fish in the river, since the main currents aretoo fast and roiled. In summer and on into fall, grasshoppers and otherterrestrials (beetles, ants, caterpillars) keep fish close to the banks, especiallyon windy days. Brown trout love undercut banks-the deeper the better-all yearlong.14) Use enough tippet. A common and costly mistake is to use too little tippet atthe end of a leader, rather than too much. When fishing dry flies and nymphs, tieon a minimum of 24 inches of fine, supple tippet material. For extra-delicatepresentations, such as in still water or on spring creeks, a tippet of 3 or 4 feet isnot too long.15) Try new patterns. Trout do seem to become wary of the popular flies andlures that everyone else is using. Original designs are always worth a try, butsometimes old patterns can be revived with great success. For instance, oncepopular, then long neglected, the Bi-visible now makes a great search fly,probably because it's seen so rarely on today's streams.16) Get small. On hard-fished rivers around the country, including the big-waterWest, effective dry flies and nymphs are generally smaller now than they wereone or two decades ago. Where a size 12 dry was once the standard, chances area size 14 or even a 16 is what works best today. Much smaller flies-sizes 18 to 22-are often the best big-trout patterns you can use.17) Tumble your lures. When fishing in fast, deep currents, don't cast andretrieve in the standard way. Cast up and across, let the lure sink as close to thebottom as possible, but don't reel in. With the rod tip up, maintain a tight lineand pivot to follow the lure as it tumbles and drifts down the run. Thick, densespoons and weighted spinners with large, easily turned blades are the best luresfor this seldom used but deadly technique.18) Try the unusual. Offbeat techniques can be effective when standardapproaches don't work. If drag-free dry flies fail, try giving them a twitch orskitter. If small flies don't produce, throw something large and contrary-a size 10Royal Wulff or Woolly Bugger. When small spinners and spoons aren't gettingattention, switch to a bass plug, or a grub-style crappie jig. There's nothing tolose, and very often it's the oddball variation that the fish want.19) Practice casting. When you can't fish, you can still get a casting workout in abackyard, a park, a swimming pool, or a snow-covered street. Focus on accuracy,technique (underhand and backhand casts with a spin rod; slack-line casts andcurve casts with a fly rod), and distance. Casting expertise leads to better

presentations and the ability to reach a wider range of water-and consequently,to more trout.20)Search for seams to fish. \"Seams\" are bands of slow or smooth water that showon the surface where currents of differing speeds meet, and where trout like tohold and feed. Some seams are obvious, such as where an outside current cutsthe edge of a pool. Others are subtler-for example, when one current is onlyslightly slower or faster than the one next to it. For an easy lesson in readingseams, cast your fly line straight across-stream. The line will ripple and bend atthe seams.21) Fish when others don't. Get on the water earlier and stay later. Try to fish inmidweek. In summer, fish after dark-when most other anglers have gone home,and when some of the largest trout of the year are taken.22) Learn one or two streams well. Instead of roaming, spend a year fishing oneor two waters. Learn the hatches and the predominant forage, the inlet creeks,the remote stretches, the prime lies, the best approaches to each stretch, pool,or run. The more intimately you know a stream, the better you'll fish it.23) Wear polarized sunglasses. A quality pair can mean the difference betweenseeing fish and missing them entirely. The glasses, which cut through otherwiseimpenetrable surface glare, also make it easier to follow the drift of your dry flyor the underwater action of a streamer or lure.24) Approach pools from downstream. Working a pool from the tailout up meansyou can hook and play one trout after another without spooking other fish fartherup the pool. Conversely, if you first hook or even frighten a trout at the head ofthe pool, it will likely alarm every other fish in the vicinity.25) Seek out better anglers. A good mentor-even in the form of an experiencedguide-can teach you more in a day than you might learn in a whole season ofuntutored effort, cast your fly line straight across-stream. The line will rippleand bend at the seams.26) Fish when others don't. Get on the water earlier and stay later. Try to fish inmidweek. In summer, fish after dark-when most other anglers have gone home,and when some of the largest trout of the year are taken.27) Learn one or two streams well. Instead of roaming, spend a year fishing oneor two waters. Learn the hatches and the predominant forage, the inlet creeks,the remote stretches, the prime lies, the best approaches to each stretch, pool,or run. The more intimately you know a stream, the better you'll fish it.28) Wear polarized sunglasses. A quality pair can mean the difference betweenseeing fish and missing them entirely. The glasses, which cut through otherwise

impenetrable surface glare, also make it easier to follow the drift of your dry flyor the underwater action of a streamer or lure.29) Approach pools from downstream. Working a pool from the tailout up meansyou can hook and play one trout after another without spooking other fish fartherup the pool. Conversely, if you first hook or even frighten a trout at the head ofthe pool, it will likely alarm every other fish in the vicinity.30) Seek out better anglers. A good mentor-even in the form of an experiencedguide-can teach you more in a day than you might learn in a whole season ofuntutored effort.Courtesy: http://www.fieldandstream.com/. Article by Anthony AcerranoHow Not To Be “That Guy” When Invited On a Friend’sBoatHey! You’ve been invited to go boating with your friends! Folks with boats knowpeople will start coming out of the woodwork the moment they buy a boat andare usually more than happy to have some others along. But there are a few rulesyou need to follow in order to get invited back. Keep in mind, boats aren’tcheap to buy or maintain. Also marine gas ain’t cheap either and someone will becleaning up a house full of tracked in lake mud after your adventure. They’respending time and money to take you out so don’t act like some D-bag at afrat party.Here’s a couple of rules to ensure you’ll receive future invites. (Note: When I sayguy, I mean guys and girls, I’m from Michigan it’s what we do.)1) Food – Don’t be the guy that brings one bag of pretzel rods for a full day ofboating. Eventually you will get hungry (especially after a few beverages) andwhen you do you will have to depend on the kindness of others to be fedproperly. Mainly because they don’t want your drunk ass passing out due to lackof proper nutrition or falling off the boat. Consider bringing a sub sandwich,chopped fruit, veggies, chips or some other easy to transport food. Be graciouswhen someone does offer you their food and don’t just take for granted that thehost/hostess is supposed to feed you unless this was specifically implied.2) Drinks – Always bring twice what you can drink. Boating is a communal affairand you may have to share a couple beers. (Because there’s always the personwho came completely empty handed or underestimated their ability to consumebeverages on a hot day). Also don’t show up with just drinks, put them in acooler and cover them with ice. Unless you’re bringing Fireball, we’ll make roomin our cooler for that. And drink a water every now and again. Proper hydrationwill ensure that you don’t get too intoxicated and be “That Guy.” 16

3) Guests – Did you tell the captain you were bringing a friend/dog/child on theirboat? Bringing tag-alongs without notice is a big no-no. Maybe that extra willovercrowd the boat, or pee on the carpet (I mean the dog not the friend) andsome situations just aren’t kid friendly. Besides, now you are personallyresponsible for the care and feeding of your guest. You’re going to have to shareyour warm 6 pack and pretzel rods between 2 people now. Always check withyour host/hostess before dragging along a sidekick. Yes, even you, belovedfriend.4) Smoking – Always ask before lighting up on someone’s boat. Once again theseare expensive machines, and just because they’re open air doesn’t mean it’s ok.Owners always fear that some drunk may put a burn hole in the seat. Beconsiderate and ask first and NEVER throw your butts in the water.5) Littering – Speaking of throwing things in the water. Absolutely nothing goesinto the water that is not seaweed. Orange rinds, peanut shells, and such are nobig deal but be mindful of your beer caps, cigarette butts, wrappers and cans.Litter is destructive and disgusting. In fact if you find a piece of trash in thewater, pick it up and put it in a trash bin. Don’t be a piggy.6) Be Prepared – Be sure you’ve brought all you need for fun in the sun. Thisincludes sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, and a towel along with your food anddrinks. Trust your friends when they say you need sunscreen or a water.7) The Captain – OK here’s the deal: The captain is in charge of the boat. (Thecaptain may not always be the one in the driver’s seat) If he/she says it’s time togo, it’s time to go. If they ask you to move, sit down or shut up, do it. As fun andrelaxing as boating is, it is the captains job to ensure the safety of all the peopleon their boat and they are liable for you. Also, the captain chooses the music orappoints a DJ, end of story.8) Safety – If you feel a “Hold my beer and watch this” moment coming up, justsay no. Do not push anyone out of a moving boat or jump out of a moving boat.Do not hang out by the motor of a running boat. Don’t try a double back flip offthe platform. Don’t sit on the rails at high speeds. In other words don’t be dumb.9) Passenger Etiquette – Respect the boat! Don’t step on seats, only hardsurfaces if possible. Leave coolers on the floor. Don’t bring any glass on board.Respect equipment including paddle boards and floats. Don’t play with anybuttons or switches. Don’t try to start the boat while the captain is away. Don’ttry to “help” unless the captain asks you to. A friend also mentioned that youshould use spray sunscreen BEFORE getting on the boat. Sunscreen spray makesseats sticky and hard to clean. The lotion kind is better for your skin and theenvironment anyway. 17

10) Don’t be late – Nothing is more tiresome than sitting with a boat full ofpeople waiting on that one person who didn’t plan ahead. We could be outhaving fun, but no we’re still at the dock because you just texted “On My Way!”from inside the beer store. Have some respect for your friends and get therewhen you are supposed to.11) Disembarking – Don’t stand up until the boat is fully secure. Make sure yougrab everything you brought with you on the boat. Make sure all trash has beencleared and put it in a proper place at the house. Ask for help if you need it. Andask the Captain if they need help wiping down the boat!Oh and if you get invited out regularly, offer to chip in for gas. A gas station giftcard is the easy way to make this happen. That’s it for now friends! Please letme know if you think of something else I can add!http://vikkifraser.com/how-not-to-be-that-guy-when-invited-on-a-friends-boat/How to gut a trout my way1. First catch the trout2. Insert the tip of a sharp knife into the fish’s vent underneath the trout, and make a shallow slice up to the gills.3. Work the tip of the knife through the thin skin under the jaw and slice towards the mouth.4. Insert your finger into the mouth through the chin cut, with your thumb and other fingers grasp the gills from the inside, pull firmly downwards towards the tail.5. The guts, gills and pec fins should all pull free in one movement.6. Put your thumb nail into the inside of the fish and push up the backbone and scrape away the dark blood line.7. Give the fish a good rinse and its ready to use.After my recent Prostate Exam, which was one of the most thoroughexaminations I've ever had, the Doctor left the room and the nurse came in.As she shut the door, she asked me a question I really didn't want to hear....She said....\"Who was that guy?\"A scotsman and his wife walked past a swanky new restaurant.“Did you smell that food?” she asked. “It smells incredible!”Being a ‘kind hearted’ scotsman, he thought, “What the hell, I’ll treat her!”So, they walked past it again! 18



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