Hey Gordy
Oiye, mate! Man what a 'bow. You are lucky and you have my envy.
I spent two days in Roturua doing stupid stunts like sky diving, boozing, and running the Police Dept's physical agility during the town's carnival. I really wanted to fish more-- my intent when I planned the trip-- but the guys I went with wouldn't have it that way. Oh well, at least I was well within the standard on the phys agility.
Did you fish the Tongarairo near town? I did catch some beauties there, but nothing the size of your monster.
I plan on going again in five years and will buy a 4-man raft to fish the gorges as soon as I get off the plane. Most effective lure I found was a government hunter that shot the big browns on the Wangapeka with his 30-30... "because those big bastards eat everything in the river...!"
When all else fails, put down the pole and swim with the dog.
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