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Fishing Reports
Southern Scene
September 13, 2003
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The new season is now but weeks away, and by now many anglers will have taken a drive around the areas they wish to open upon, familiarizing oneself with various options.
There were no major floods this winter and so most rivers will be in great condition for opening.
Over previous winters river courses were changed and riverbeds abandoned by floods churning up the bottom on some of our freestone streams.
The early season angler is best to open on some of the smaller tributaries, in search of the large post – spawning browns which will hang around here until summer water levels encourage them to return to the main river.
The small streams of the South Otago region produce the crème of springtime fly-fishing.
Deleatidium dun hatches are often a spectacle mid morning on streams such as the Waipahi and Mataura tribs, and are often proceeded by a spinner fall fIrst thing.
In the absence of a hatch in spring, it is often profitable to prospect the ripples with a size 12 hares ear nymph, concentrating on the edges.
At the beginning of a hatch, trout will take up position along the shallow edges of these ripples to feed on ascending nymphs, before dropping back into the main pool to rise to emergers and duns.
Use low riding patterns such as para Adams, CDC imitations and floating nymphs.
Concerntrate on areas of clear water and where trout can seek refuge from full, springtime currents.
Some of the best fish are caught early season, so ensure you check your tackle, replace tippet after each fish, and check your knots.
Most of all, carry your license. Nothing ruins a day quicker than having your tackle confiscated.
Chris.
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