Tauranga Taupo questions
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Tauranga Taupo questions
Hi
I'm thinking about doing a winter trip across the ditch in July. I've fished the South Island plenty of times through Nov - April but this would be my first trip north with the winter woolies packed.
I'd love some tips about places to stay if I was fishing the Tauranga Taupo area. Do you reckon Turangi is okay or is Taupo a better option?
Do you think it's worth packing a switch rod for the TT or only for the Tongariro?
And finally, any guide recommendations for a couple of days?
Any advice gratefully received
Kym
I'm thinking about doing a winter trip across the ditch in July. I've fished the South Island plenty of times through Nov - April but this would be my first trip north with the winter woolies packed.
I'd love some tips about places to stay if I was fishing the Tauranga Taupo area. Do you reckon Turangi is okay or is Taupo a better option?
Do you think it's worth packing a switch rod for the TT or only for the Tongariro?
And finally, any guide recommendations for a couple of days?
Any advice gratefully received
Kym
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
Kym I like Turangi, small and well set up for fishermen, but haven't been up there fishing for sometime now, hopefully you'll get some local input - but sounds a good plan!
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
Thanks Steve. I haven't been there before but I've heard good things. I'm planning to tie up some winter patterns with the stuff I ordered from you the other week. Any info I can get will be great.
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
Go with Turangi - its a much quicker and easier drive back from the TT. Also gives you options if you want to go around to Kuratau or even just unwind with a swim in the hot pools at Tokaanu.
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
Turangi is the place to stay and bring the switch....great for nymphing on the TT. Mind you, I use 5wt there and an 8 wt like a lot of folks have is overkill.
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
As the guys have said Turangi would definitely be your best bet. I fish there at least once a month all through the year. Feel free to flick me a PM if you have a few questions.
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
If you're looking for a guide here's a couple of reputable ones
http://www.troutfish.co.nz
http://brycecurleflyfishing.com/
Tongariro only - http://www.tongarirofishingguide.co.nz
http://www.troutfish.co.nz
http://brycecurleflyfishing.com/
Tongariro only - http://www.tongarirofishingguide.co.nz
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
Hi everyone
Thanks for all the tips and feedback.
Eric, I'll PM you for sure.
Great community of fisherfolk here.
cheers
Kym
Thanks for all the tips and feedback.
Eric, I'll PM you for sure.
Great community of fisherfolk here.
cheers
Kym
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Re: Tauranga Taupo questions
You'll love Turangi Kym. You can walk into the bakery with your waders on and nobody will look twice. It's a real fishy town. And the Tongariro is perfect for swinging. The TT is more of a nymphing stream - it isn't very big.
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