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eastern RL March 2019 Autumn fly fishing Lake Tarawera

Eastern Reel Life March 2019

Autumn fish ‘ideal eating’ Cooler temperatures and the start of autumn conditions have finally prevailed in the central North Island, providing relief to the stressful conditions trout have endured.

Eastern
29/03/2019

Eastern Reel Life February 2019

Great fishing - if you fish smartAlthough some rain has finally arrived in the Eastern Region, the last month and a half has been dominated by some of the hottest…

Eastern
26/02/2019

Eastern Reel Life January 2019

Trout converge on stream mouthsAn extended period of fine hot weather has seen an influx of trout into the stream mouths of Lake Rotorua.

Eastern
30/01/2019

Anglers taking on some fine summer weather L Tarawera

Eastern Reel Life December 2018

Browns in 'top shape' gathering at Lake Rotorua stream mouthsChangeable conditions over the last month, including some heavy rains and cooler periods, have slowed the lakes’ natural summer warming.

Eastern
19/12/2018

E sam wilson 2 from gisborne rotoiti 6.9lb october 2018

Eastern Reel Life November 2018

Trout are on the feed Relatively warm, dry conditions as we head into summer have local lakes warming up and surface smelting activity on the increase.

Eastern
27/11/2018

Opening Oct 2018 Pounamu Anaru from Rotorua with his catch on Opening Day at Lake Tarawera2.

Eastern Reel Life October 2018

Good weather & catches, happy fishers The grand opening on October 1 at lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera went off with the usual fanfare.

Eastern
29/10/2018

Eastern Reel Life September 2018

New season countdownThe region’s anglers are looking forward to the opening on October 1 with a keen air of expectation. Right: A big 'hooked up' smile. . .

Eastern
27/09/2018

Eastern Reel Life August 2018

Hopes high with season changesSigns of seasonal change are evident around the region and we are hoping for warmer, drier weather as the new season nears.