NTFC Newsletter_29 September 2021 (1)

CLUB CONTACTS Executive Don Clementson 027 437 6019 [email protected] Barry Howell 544 3069 [email protected] President: Jean Willis 547 6432 [email protected] Past President Secretary Chris Clenshaw 544 5276 [email protected] Treasurer Committee Richard Breakspear 541 9050 [email protected] Kevin Nansett 545 2007 [email protected] Peter Lawler 548 9753 [email protected] Tony Entwistle 544 4565 [email protected] James Macdonald 540 3520 [email protected] Neil Anderson 539 4941 [email protected] Allan Ballard 544 1735 [email protected] Web Master Peter Lawler 548 9753 [email protected] 547 1197 [email protected] Club Librarian Cameron Reid 545 2007 [email protected] 027 437 6019 [email protected] Trophy Master Kevin Nansett Club Sponsorship Don Clementson Club Speakers Committee Members Club Night Tea/Coffee Committee Members Newsletter Editor James Macdonald 540 3520 [email protected] Life Members 1982 Chappie Chapman 2007 Jean Willis 2018 Richard Boyden 2021 Tony Entwistle Past Presidents 06-08 Lester Higgins 08-09 Ross Walker 09-11 Dennis Ealam 03-06 Richard Boyden 13-15 Tony Entwistle 15-17 Maree Peter 17-18 Michael Stevenson 11-13 Ray Day 19-20 Barry Howell The Nelson Trout Fishing Club Meets once a month at: Fish and Game Offices, 66 Champion Road, Richmond Normally the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm Please phone (Don’s phone #) if unsure Any views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the committee, club or editor Webpage: www.nelsontroutfishingclub.com Follow us on Facebook Cover Photo: Finn Dallas & Jake Scranney with their catches, after fishing hard all day in the pouring rain, Turangi, September 2021

Presidents Flyline September 2021 Greetings to new and old members. Just recently I was up in Turangi fishing the Tongariro river standing waist deep in cold water and thinking of the freedom we have compared to Auckland and other countries in that we can go fishing. October the 1st is almost here and most of us are thinking about where to go and what the weather is going to do. As in past seasons the weather usually packs up and the rivers are in flood for weeks so we can only blame the Government again. Our next meeting in October is our annual auction where you can bring along surplus fishing gear you have lying around. Can you please give it to Cameron - [email protected] - along with a list of what it is and how much you want for it, a week or two before the next meeting. If you can’t get it to him please give me a ring on 0274376019. We have just had our casting clinics at Saxton Field and the Appleby River. Good to see a great turnout and a few new members as well. Big thanks to Tony for his efforts with the newbies. A few more farm river clean ups are on the agenda. Thank you to our members for coming along and helping so far. The new adult fishing pond on Waimea Park will have fish released into it by the start of the season so any members that find it hard to fish rivers can go there and try their luck. Now to the craft beer section of the Nelson Trout Fishing and Craft Beer Club. I have tested a brew ideal for fishing deep water. It’s called HOP SNORKLER. It is best consumed using heavy size 10 and larger weighted nymphs on water like the Motueka and the Wairau and also back country rivers like the Deepdale. It can sometimes be consumed after river crossings that you have to wade above the chest to get across. I met a friend at the Swazi shop in Levin on the way back from Turangi. All the best for Opening Day - tight lines and screaming reels. Don

Nelson Marlborough fishing game council meeting September 2021 The Chairman advised he had a received a communication from Federated Farmers saying that they were very appreciative of the contribution of the Nelson Trout Fishing club to flood clean-up. The manager’s reports highlighted the club, saying The Nelson Anglers Club were a great help with volunteer flood clean-up days organised by J Lucas. At the time of writing, over 300 volunteer hours had been given towards the cause, and the feedback has been very positive from the rural sector with recognition also from local papers. More properties were lined up for working bees, however the covid lockdown scuppered the programme for a while. We plan to continue with the mahi once restrictions are lifted. Te Hoiere Pelorus Project. This is a catchment restoration project, aiming to look after the whole catchment from the mountains to the sea (ki uta ki tai). The government is driving this project, having committed $10 million so far so far to improve outcomes for the environment. Fish and Game Nelson Marlborough officially resigned from the Te Hoiere Catchment Improvement Steering group due to a landowner application for new Class B water allocation within the Kaituna which we are deeply opposed to and have appealed through the MeP. It was considered untenable to stay on the group given this situation. Community Iwi based Justice system The Kaikoura owner / occupier hunter who claimed to be shooting with two shotguns on opening day, when there were other “non – hunting” maimai occupants present, has been put through the Iwi Community Panel Programme. The hearing panel required that he pay reparation of $500 to Fish and Game and write a letter of apology within six weeks. The $500 has been paid and he has been reminded of the letter requirement which he has indicated he will do ASAP. There are advantages to Fish and Game in using this Community Iwi based justice system as it streamlines the process, reduces costs, and for first offenders willing to use the system, don’t get a criminal conviction. Lower Wairau River - Sea to Wash Bridge, Reports received of it fishing well with good sized fish, in spite of recent floods. The Challis Island Adult fish out pond will be available for anglers from the 1st October Extract from Managers report to Council meeting September 2021: FISHERY ENHANCEMENT/INVESTIGATIONS Construct a fish out pond in Marlborough for a ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ site in partnership with Marlborough District Council and the Marlborough Anglers club. Continue to progress development of an adult fish-out Pond within the Waimea River Park. Undertake fish releases within recruitment impaired or drought damaged Marlborough and Nelson fisheries, and enclosed ‘put and take’ fisheries. Report to Council in staff reports as needed. Multiple releases of salmon have been undertaken at Lake Argyle over March and April, along with some huge brown trout (up to 8kgs). The salmon have proven to be more difficult for the anglers, behaving differently to trout, however some anglers have

worked out the most successful methods and have done quite well on them. Two releases of fish have also been undertaken for Challies Island kids fish out events. The first lot of salmon had a zero catch rate, and the second liberation (a mix of browns, rainbows and salmon) also had a very low success rate. With regard to the proposed Renwick fish out pond, in April the manager and V Lynn met with Dave Aires (MDC), Bruno Brosnan (Fulton Hogan), and Phil Morton (Gilbert Haynes surveyors). Final depths and design profiles were agreed at the meeting and Gilbert Haynes are to now produce a survey map of likely extraction volumes of gravel. The next step will be for Bruno Brosnan from Fulton Hogan is endeavouring to progress the consent application for the proposed Renwick fish out pond – currently the MDC groundwater hydrologist has raised some concerns which are looking to be addressed by Fulton Hogan (the applicant). A release of residual hatchery fish comprising 30 salmon and 32 mainly rainbow trout was undertaken on May 12th to Tasman junior fish out ponds, with a public event at the ponds being hosted by Tasman Sports Youth Fishing Trust on May 16th. A final winter release into Argyle of 40 Rainbow trout (5 kg average), and 40 brown trout (1 kg average) was undertaken on August 6th . We have retained approximately 40 rainbow trout (hens have been stripped) for “trophy release” R3 purposes and potentially some of the hens for egg sourcing in July 2022. Next scheduled release for both Argyle and the new Tasman adult pond will occur in early October 20/21 OWP Staff Report 4 May 2021 to 31 August 2021 2021 once this year’s fish start to hit the 1kg mark. There should be no issue with adequate supply of fish this year for the regions put and take fisheries given we have around 5000 in the hatchery at present which are currently averaging around 600grams. Staff have started working out a rough release timetable based on commitments to Trust Power, school holidays and the like, which will be refined with the hatchery manager as the season progresses. Current hatchery manager is aiming to produce optimum fish that are not too fat, to improve their fighting qualities for put and take anglers this season. Staff met with Giles Griffith on the 7th of July to discuss operation of the Waimea Fish out Ponds going forward and subsequently FO Davey has also spoken with Richard Hilton about potential future amenity’s such as on site toilets, BBQ’s etc. Staff are in the process of designing a large information board for the Waimea Park fishery with rules and regulations etc.

NZ TROUT APP Jeff Gorringe of NZ Trout App Ltd. has generously made available a 33% discount to Nelson Trout Fishing Club members who wish to join: Club members 33% discount for 1 year: use the Promocode NTFC2122 Please see: www.nztroutapp.com

In the Press: & Close-up of one of Michael’s flies Michael Stevenson’s output during lockdown

Club’s Auction Wednesday 20th October 2021, 7pm Fish and Game Rooms Champion Rd (Subject to being Covid level 2 or lower) Goods can be donated with monies raised going to the club, or you can put a reserve price and the club will take 15% if sold. Entries can be dropped off to:- Cameron Reid at 5 Glover Place, Stoke Don Clementson 41 Salisbury Rd, Richmond Jean Willis 16 Langbein St, Stoke A full description of the item required. (local pickup of items can be arranged)

Buy & Sell 1. Auto Shotgun for sale : Beretta A391 Xtrema 2 • Mint condition Only fired 25 cartridges • Takes 3.5inch magnums • Multi choke 5 shot • Matt black synthetic stock • Carrying/storage case and shoulder case • Lots of pictures on line • Cost over $3000 • Bargain at $1875 • Contact Chris on 0274377630 2. Tony Entwistle has a Sage rod for sale: Sage Accel 690-4 (Used). The Accel 9ft, 4-piece #6 weight, is a medium action rod, created using Sage's Generation 5 technology. It was first released in 2014. This particular rod has been a backup rod and has been seldom used. It is in very good condition and comes in a black rod bag inside a leaf green ballistic nylon rod tube with a divided liner. This is an excellent rod for an angler looking to move up from cheaper entry level rods. Price: $550.00



Reproduced from New Zealand Outdoor March 1952

Tying the flashback beadhead Pheasant Tail Nymph With Michael Stevenson; Photos by Jean Willis Thread: Vevus 8/0 Hook: Kamazan B110 #14 Bead: Copper tungsten 2.5 mm Tail, abdomen, thorax: Pheasant tail whisks Ribbing: Thin copper wire Flashback: Pearl flashbou Thread the bead on the hook (this sometimes requires a bit of force) and place the hook in the vice. Beginning with the thread about 1/4 of the hook length behind the bead, take a couple of turns forward and then tight turns to where you started (Photo 1). Take the copper wire (don’t get too long a piece) and hold the end in front of the wire and under the hook. This prevents the wire from rolling over the hook as you wind. Take tight wraps back to above the barb point. (Photo 2) Take 5-6 tail whisks and measure 3/4 to the total hook length for the tail (Photo 3) and tie in the whisks with two turns (Photo 4).

Lift the remainder of the whisks and wind the thread forward to 1/4 behind the bead. Wrap the whisks forward forming the abdomen to the 1/4 point, tie off the whisks (Photo 5). Wrap the wire forward with wide turns (4-5 turns), tie off in front of the whisks and helicopter the wire to break it off (Photo 6). Bring the thread back to immediately in front of the whisks. Take three strands of the Pearl flashabou, even the ends and cut about 5 cm off. Take the cut strands and fold them in half around the thread (Photo 7) and place immediately behind the whisks. Take an extra turn over the strands (Photo 8). Take another 5-6 whisks and tie in with the tips pointing back (Photo 9), trim the points off (Photo 10).

Wrap the new whisks back toward the base of the other whisks (4 turns is usually enough) and tie off with two turns of thread (Photo 11). Do not trim anything yet. You should now have two sets of whisk bases and the flashabou at the rear of the thorax. Take the bases of the whisks and fold them toward the eye tying them off at the rear of the bead (Photo 12). Tie down with a single turn. Fold the strands of flashabou forward and tie off with two turns of thread (Photo 13). Before you trim the whisks and flashabou, whip finish with 2 turns behind the whisks and strands and one turn in front (Photo 14). Now trim off the whisks and flashabou. Finish with another 4-5 turn whip finish immediately behind the bead (Photo 15). You can add some UV hardner to the flashback if you want.



Casting Clinic with Tony Entwistle – Part 1 Photos by Gebhard Krewitt Location: Garin College grounds, off Champion Road, Richmond near the Saxton Velodrome Laying out the lines Tony teaching the correct way to grip a rod Tony explains the principles behind the back cast Loosen the elbow And this is how you forward cast Now aim to cast the line between my fingers

My Fishing Life – Felix Borenstein I don’t come from a family of fishers; indeed, I was a late adaptor to Fly fishing, and it probably saved my life, and has certainly changed it for the better. Born in 1960, I’m one of the last of the baby boomers, and my life was my career and that career was the Information Technology & Telecommunications (IT&T) industry, and all through the 1990’s it was my own business –a moderately successful IT&T recruitment company. We provided contract IT support staff to banks, government departments and quite a few vendors in the computer industry. Business was great, but all I did was work….. In 1995 two friends of mine were concerned that I was a workaholic and convinced me to join them for a weekend attending a live-in Fly fishing school @ Millbrook lakes, just out of Melbourne. It changed my life. No longer did all I do was work, I’d take off most Fridays and had three day fishing weekends all over Victoria & NSW. And then fate intervened after I watched an Australian TV show called “ A River Somewhere” and a particular episode featuring the D’Urville river and Lake Rotoroa Lodge , I booked a trip there the next day, and once again, my life changed. Fast forward 5 years and I had undertaken 21 trips to the Murchison region, staying @ Rotoroa Lodge with dreams of opening my own smaller, contemporary fishing lodge. Then in 2002 fate intervened again – Lake Rotoroa was sold and as a result changed and I, unexpectedly sold my Australian business. To put a long story short, in May 2003 I became the proud owner of what would become Owen River Lodge. The most important thing I can share with you, is if you think owning a fishing lodge would allow you to fish a lot – you’re wrong. But I absolutely love the role of Fishing Lodge owner. Greeting guests that return year and after and become friends is so, so special and developing a team of people that enjoy working with me has been a privilege. Anyway, on to the fishing: On 25 March 2001, whilst still a tourist and staying @ Rotoroa Lodge, I achieved most anglers’ dream – landing a double digit brown. Guided by Craig Simpson fishing up on Mt Ella I landed 2 doubles in the same run. First up was a 12.5lb trophy, and then 20 minutes later I landed another fish of a life time @ 11.75lb. And life as the owner of a fishing lodge has meant that they were the only 2 doubles I have landed…. 12.5lb fish from Mt. Ella in 1961 11.75lb fish from Mt. Ella in 1961

My favourite rivers to fish? That’s easy - The Owen, with the Upper Wairau a close second. Owning the lodge has allowed me to travel as the lodge is closed for 5 months every year. I have been fortunate enough to bone fish Aitutaki for a week or so most winters for the past 12 years. The bonefish on Aitutaki are arguably the biggest in the world and the Cook Islanders are some of the friendliest people one could ever meet. I have been extraordinarily lucky bone fishing on Aitutaki landing quite a few double-digit bones - and in June 2021 I landed a 14.5lb monster. Aitutaki (Cook Islands) 14.5lb Bone An Anna Atoll (French Polynesia) Bone Fishing in the Pacific means little travel time and friendly happy people. Kylie and I also were part of an exploratory trip to Anna Atoll in French Polynesia – a stunning place, with lovely people – although not speaking French was a hindrance. The fishery is still developing as, like Aitutaki, the netting of bone fish has ceased. Striped Trevally, Anna Atoll CXI GT I’ve also been lucky enough to fish CXI (Christmas Island or Kiritimati, part of the Republic of Kiribati) 3 times, I go there to fish for GT’s and Trigger fish. I love fishing for Triggers because they are so tough. They will follow your fly right up to your feet and then spook. And if you’re lucky enough to hook one, then you have to battle these salt water tractors and keep them out of the coral – just superb challenging fun.

Kylie and I also enjoying fishing Montana & Idaho (Covid not withstanding) and have been privileged to have made three trips in recent years. The South fork of the Snake and Henrys Fork of the Snake are all time favourites. The fish, compared to NZ, maybe small, but they make up for it, in numbers and no stress fun fishing. We did an overnight float on the South Fork and rate it as one of our most favourite float trips as apart from stellar dry fly fishing, we saw moose, bald eagles, condors, beaver and otters. A wee Trigger from CXI South Fork of the Snake River, Southeastern Idaho I’d be delighted to assist any member giving them tips in the planning of their trip of a lifetime. Fly fishing is still a passion of mine as is delivering our guests daydreams Felix Borenstein Owen River Lodge

Casting Clinic with Tony Entwistle – Part 2: River Skills Photos by Gebhard Krewitt Location: Waimea River, Appleby Some participants (& a puppy) line up to be Now this is how you do it …….. photographed by the Waimea Weekly Grip the rod like this Here’s the back cast Michael advising one of the anglers The cast goes like this Many thanks to Tony and Senior Club Members

It was a fishing trip to Turangi that nearly didn’t happen. By Dave Scranney All the best plans, bookings of ferries and the bach, tying of flies, cleaning lines, curating gear and answering questions from two eager 13 year old anglers was all hanging on the lips of Auntie Jacinda. A mere 16 hours before we were due to leave for Turangi. The big question we needed auntie to answer – would the South Island and mid to lower North Island move out of quasi lockdown level 3 to 2? Well you know the answer, and there wouldn’t much of a story or a happy fish ending if she had said no. So it was on! No breaking the bad news to two disappointed 13 year old eager flyfishers that it was home schooling again. Nor pondering the trip that didn’t happen. And so the planning quickly kicked into implementation. Frantic throwing of gear into vehicles, eager text messages confirming departure times and café rendezvous. All set, up early and ready to go first thing for the morning ferry. A phone beep later a text from the Interislander followed by another - they kept coming. Ferry delays of an hour became four then six. Was it going to happen? Were we nixed? Well of course it did, but a 10:15 departure eventuated into a 18:30 one. This meant the drivers fuelled up on caffeine and Red Bull. Followed by a late drive on largely empty roads other than the dedication of our trucking fleet all the way to Turangi. It was an eventful drive to say the least. I have never seen such wide loads on a road in 40 years of driving! Whole 25 to 30m houses wider than two carriageways coming at you in the dark not once but three times was enough to loosen the bowel while filling your head with utter amazement. Who’d of thought you’d see this. I guess the housing crisis is worse than I thought! The desert road also didn’t disappoint. Minus 2, snow and ice kept eyes wide and hands tight to the steering wheel. On the plus side the 13 year olds slept the last hour in the back seats. Come 02:30am we arrived and multiple door knocks later Terry was awake to open up the bach, followed soon after with Cam, Tony, Peter and Don pulling up. Relief to know they hadn’t parked up in a mobile home on the Desert Road! Finn with a fine one from Judges Finn releases a beauty Unbelievably we were all up around 8-ish. I think the word discombobulated (gratuitously used whenever I can) would best describe how we all felt. How we threaded our rods without missing rod rings (at least no one owned up to this rooky mistake) I will never know. I will point out that later that day I messed up netting a fish – not just a fish but a beautiful chrome hen – not just a chrome hen but Tony’s chrome hen. Something I’d rather fess up to publicly to clear the air. I blame the sleep deprivation, fatigue from driving concentration and cold turkey from caffeine and Red Bull, but Tony just may think otherwise? Perhaps Tony should stick to his own knetting?

Beached Jack Jack with a mouthful of Munge I digress. This trip was a very important one. First of all Finn Dallas, a relatively new Nelson Trout Club member was inducted into his first trip to the Tongariro. Jake, Finn’s school mate, had previously shown Finn fish porn photos from numerous Tongariro and club trips. So Finn was hooked. This meant weeks of housework to earn the pocket money to pay his contribution. The dedication paid off as his mum was so impressed with the positive behaviour change she wants him to fish more often. Clearly flyfishing can be life changing – if a 13 year old male can be incentivised to clear up his room and vacuum the house over a course of months! Best fish of the week & on a Spey rod Martin scores and Johnny Smiles It was also an important trip for Martin Cryer. Martin hadn’t fished the Tongariro for 30 years! Moreover, Martin used to live in the hatchery house and was the manager and head scientist back in the 80s. He was

credited and remembered by Bob South (ex-Editor Fish and Game Magazine) as bringing the first comprehensive fisheries stock assessment for the river. Suffice to say it is vital information for managing any fishery properly! And perhaps a future presentation for the Club, Martin (wink wink). Martin had a nostalgic time especially so on the Whitikau pool where he caught three trout all takers with the able help of Johnny Gummer and Jake at the net. I won’t bore you with a blow by blow account of fish catches. Everyone got into fish even the Spey casters – heh Tony! But most importantly our intrepid 13 year olds, Finn and Jake, caught loads and worked as an excellent team. Both were casting as good as any small adult or midget can while wading deep (for them) on slippery cobbles. Tony, Cam, Terry, Don and Peter were fantastic in supporting Jake and Finn, donating flies and time too. I hope they realise how extremely lucky and privileged that are to have some of NZ’s finest flyfishers and all round good-buggers as coaches and mentors! This all culminated on the last evening after dinner with Tony leading a closing presentation to Finn and Jake. Tony, Peter Carty and Fly Tackle NZ donated Team Sage T shirts and hats for Finn and a fly box of favourites for Jake on the last day with some encouraging words. They were both brimming with stoke and gratitude (I like to think). You could say they both graduated with fly-fishing colours. Jake & Finn with their catches Whisky, Flies & Friends Some other highlights in no particular order: • Finn’s chocolate brownies and caramel slice! Yes you must come again! • Bronwyn and Carty’s fly tying. • Connor and the Sporting Life crews generosity and company. • Johnny Gummer for his awesome fishing skills, helpfulness and humble nature. • Cam Reid and Jake for the banter, sledging and axe fight. • The biodiversity sausage (ingredients take one of each: hare, rabbit, pukeko, pig, deer, goat, mallard, grey, parry, goose and a swan and stuff into a sausage casing) • The awesome food at the bach and team work cooking and clearing up especially Don and Terry. • Seeing Martin back in his element.