Rotorua Anglers Association

The next fly tying session is Monday the 26^th of April 7.00 pm at the clubrooms .

 With winter just around the corner, the timing is right to start tying some “winter” patterns.

 Roger will start the evening giving the group some insight into the winter fishing in our area, places to go and  flies to use.

Shawn will then demo the “black marabou” a real must have in your winter flybox. The demo will also incorporate the epoxy eye technique that a  few of the regulars  have shown an interest in.

 All welcome and hope to see you there.

On Monday the 12 th April John McCarron will demo the Mrs Simpson.

The Mrs Simpson is a distinctive fly designed in NZ .  Its origin has become rather clouded. The tie shown is here is the Kilwell pattern which has withstood the test of time. The fly is tied “killer” style, and is a great bully imitation and is very successful on all New Zealand lakes.

5 th Committee meeting

5 th Club night

12 th Flytying (Shaun Wyatt)

16 – 18 th  Tukituki  River  Trip (Larry Ware)

20 th  Newsletter cutoff date

23 th BBQ at clubrooms

26 th Flytying(Shaun Wyatt)

There are also regular special evenings organised such as our ‘Pot Luck Dinners’, talks by guest speakers, etc.

The Club has many trophies and all members are encouraged to compete for these.  We hold a Trophy Presentation evening each year which is very popular and well attended. These trophies not only acknowledge fishing skills (or luck) but writing and photographic skills as well.

Every Friday night – club rooms open for drinks and conviviality. Guests are welcome.