Rotorua Anglers Association

Just a quick reminder that fly tying  is on Monday the 14th November 2011.

Eddie Bowman will demonstrate the tying of a steamer type fly. Streamer type flies have to be the most popular lure in the Rotorua district. This type of fly comes into its own at this time of year as trout seek out spawning smelt. Anglers harling a large Parsons Glory, Green Orbit or similiar in shallow water are usually rewarded with nice hard fighting rainbow trout. Jigging is also starting to come into its own and using a range of streamer patterns in both large and small sizes will also be reward anglers with hard fighting rainbow trout.

Some basic instructions can be found at the following link How to tie a streamer fly

At the clubrooms 7.00pm.

The last kids fishout for 2011 was held today at the Fish and Game Hatchery fish out pond. It was a fine hot day and 297 young anglers learnt how to cast a fly and catch a rainbow trout, some for the first time. We also had some parents, who went through the programme many years ago, bring their own children.

Below are some of the images captured on this awesome day.

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Just a quick reminder that the last Kids Fishout for 2011 is on Sunday the 13th of November  at the Eastern Fish and Game Hatchery located in Paradise Valley Road.

There is a donation of $3.00 and all participants will get a casting lesson and a chance to catch a trout in the fishout pond.

To mark this achievement all successful anglers will be given a certificate which records the weight and length of the fish caught.

A susage sizzle will be available and also tea, coffee and softdrinks.

The morning session is 9.00 to 12.00 and the afternoon session is 1.00 to 3.00pm. All equipment is provided.

More information can be found on the Eastern Fish and Game website Eastern Fish and Game or Rotorua Anglers Association RAA Kids Fishouts 2011

4th Club night

8th Committee Meeting

11th Club night

13th Last Kids Fishout for 2011

14th Fly Tying (Shaun Wyatt)

18th Club night.

20th Newsletter cutoff

25th Club night

27th Lake Rotorua  day trip (Bevan Lash)

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.