Fishing News Headlines
Its here that you will find the latest AFAC Club News and Article links, as well as the latest links to our Riffles Club Newsletter. Click on the MORE icon below to find out the latest club activities ....
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Club Trips Calendar for 2017 --> HERE
Last trip of the year be there.AFAC XMAS DINNER 11th Dec @017
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'Riffles'Newsletter to the Auckland Freshwater Anglers ClubPlease find the latest edition of Riffles HERE --December Riffles 2017 |
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Stephen Kerr Fly Tying Classes These are to be held every Thursday ........be sure to book in for a class. You can see more details from our friends at Rod & Reel --> HERE Stephen also ties flies at each club night from about 6:30 onwards. ‘Thanks Steve’ |
The Fishing Show is on Radio Live every Friday night at 7pm, where we talk to salties and freshies throughout the country. Upcoming comps, reports and forecasts. Repeated Saturday morning 6am. And The Outdoors Hour on Radio Live at 7pm Saturday nights. These are stories of kiwis and others who have had experienced, adventures and mishaps in the great outdoors. It's good listening for Anglers. Hosted by club member Peter Elliott |
Next AFAC Club Night 11th December
Mondays meeting
"AFAC XMAS DINNER"
Yes it’s that time of year again, not only is it Christmas time when we can spend time with family and friends, we can also enjoy great sport often fishing the dry fly and being able to wet wade. Great fun. Talking that, a dozen keen members fished the WAIPA RIVER for the Clubs Flyfishing Cup two weeks ago, members new and old with varying degrees of experience on some great water – see note below.
Remember that our Christmas Party is THIS COMING Monday the 11th of December at our normal venue the Panmure Yacht and Boating Club. John Bennett and his staff are cooking up a feast as they always do. Are YOU coming? We hope so and rather than walking in at the last minute, do give Ron Holmes a call on 09 535 8872 or email on ron.holmes@xtra.co.nz its always a great occasion.
See you there John
Regards JOHN WHITE - Secretary
You may have already guessed this but October marks the start of the new fishing Season. Don't be shy go out and buy a new licence!
Don't forget to renew your membership of AFAC: fill out application below.
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Find us at https://afac.org.nz Application for Membership 2017-18 (Membership Year is 1 October – 30 September) Present at club night or email to secretary@afac.org.nz with payment confirmation to membership@afac.org.nz Online Membership form Online Renewal form Get your application in before the 31st October to redeem a free night at the Club House Turangi. (Must be taken before 30st September 2018)
I hereby apply for membership of the Auckland Freshwater Anglers Club Inc (AFAC) and undertake to abide by the rules of the club if accepted into membership. Signing of the application form is taken as consent to have your name and contact details made available to other club members. Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________
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Paper copy here
Trip Calendar 2018
Bruce Willingale and Ian Rodger are in the process of finalising the 2018 Trip Calendar We are interested to hear members suggestions regarding trips/venues and other thoughts. Do make contact with either of us by email or phone and at Mondays meeting.
Ian Rodger 0274 996 000 ian.rodger@afac.org.nz
Bruce Willingale 027 289 2066 trips@afac.org.nz
AFAC Trophy Entry Form
Heading Off on a Club trip..??
Then you will need to Print Off a couple of these Forms so that you can have bragging rights for the best catch of the day....It's OK for Catch and release as well. Just take a Picture as evidence when submitting the form. Then sit back with your favourite tipple, and wait for the accolades....or abuse.!!
A copy of the form can be found here ---> AFAC Trophy Entry Form
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To read Auckland Freshwater Anglers Club submission to the Resource Consent by Fulton Hogan to expand their quarry operations adjacent to the Wiaroa River to 90 trucks an hour. Wiaroa River Clevedon
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'Damning' rivers and lakes report: Nitrogen levels rising, fish threatened NZ Herald 27th April 2017
Dear Angler
The 2017 Kai Iwi Lakes Trout Fishing Competition will be held over the weekend of the 24th and 25th JUNE 2017 so come along, bring your partner, family and friends and make it a weekend to remember.
As always there will be a great selection of prizes up for grabs and a number of spot prizes. A barbeque lunch will be provided at the completion of the fishing competition on Sunday.
Juniors and children will be free to enter the competition and will not be required to hold a fish licence for the two days of the competition. This will be part of the Northland Fish & Game Council “Take a Kid" fishing promotion. Ideally they should be accompanied by a parent or guardian who holds a current fish licence. All adults entering the fishing competition must hold a 2016-17 Family, Whole Season or Winter Fish Licence OR purchase only a Northland 24 hour Fish Licence to cover the event.
The price of the tickets are not finalised at present as the hire charges for the formally known Kai Iwi Lakes Water Ski Club rooms are not known. Ticket sales will be available from the 22nd May 2017.
Northland Fish & Game are looking for sponsorship for this trout fishing competition so if anyone wishes to sponsor a prize, please contact Rudi, Andrew or Fay at the office.
The camping grounds at the lakes are open and bookings for camping can be made directly at Kai Iwi Lakes Camp Ground by phoning 09 439 0986 or email: lakes@kaipara.govt.nz
Otherwise, google “Kai Iwi Lakes accommodation” and there are a number of B&B’s to stay at near the Lakes. Please note the Kaipara District Council DOES NOT ALLOW DOGS within the Kai Iwi Lakes Domain.
We look forward to seeing you at Northland’s premier trout fishing event.
Happy Angling
The Team at Northland Fish & Game
This is F&G answer to Kaipara District Councel stopping the release of trout into Kai Iwi Lakes from 2018
Give them all the support you can.
AFAC Welcomes New Members:- Click
Monday April 10TH MEETING NOTICE
‘Rod and Reel’
And see what is new on the market.
Yes it is Rod and Reel’s turn to show us all what is new and to answer that myriad of questions that we want to ask about products old and new.
Come and listen to our well known Peter Scott, assisted by others of the R&R crew and see the gear they bring long.
Remember – the Second Monday of the Month – 10th of April at 7.30pm -- PANMURE BOATING AND YACHTING CLUB
And if you want to take out any of the clubs books or DVD’s drop a note to Ron Holmes at ron.holmes@xtra.co.nzor call him on 535 8872 and he may be able to bring them to the meeting.
Next Club Trips:
to Salt Water Flats April 22nd local waters. Bookings now been taken on line from the Club website.
to the Awakino River May 20th and 21st Bookings now been taken on line from the Club website.
Steve will be Fly Tying this time round
Stephen Kerr's fly tying is coming back
Coming soon to Rod and Reel our in house custom fly tier Stephen Kerr will be continuing his fly tying lessons for 2017 on a Thursday night from 6 to 8pm.
We have had a lot of inquiries about saltwater fly tying so we well will start the month of April with a package of four lessons on saltwater fly tying. Those dates will be April the 6th, 13th, 20th with the final class on the 27th of April. The course is for max 10 tyers, and will cost $100.00 total for the four nights. You will nee to bring your own vise, tools and light everything else is supplied. If you don't have your own equipment, Rod and Reel has some loan vices you are welcome to use, but you will need to purchase tools.
If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, email Stephen direct on stevok@xtra.co.nz or phone/text on 0272941493
Clocks have gone back while we have been away, so there is no light in the evenings to do Casting Practice now.
The Fishing Show is on Radio Live every Friday night at 7pm, where we talk to salties and freshies throughout the country. Upcoming comps, reports and forecasts. Repeated Saturday morning 6am.
And The Outdoors Hour on Radio Live at 7pm Saturday nights. These are stories of kiwis and others who have had experienced, adventures and mishaps in the great outdoors.
It's good listening for Anglers.
Hosted by club member Peter Elliott
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Waiteti stream mouth. 4lb hen 48cm this morning 25th April. John White |
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Put this up on the website showing the fly I caught it on. Jigging in Lake Rotoiti. Wilma Millar
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Sam Bourne shows us the silverware. From the recent Oceania Championships held in NZ 6th 7th April.
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Found on the step of Turangi house. I was doing my best to up skill the 2 handed rod and accidentally this nice hen took the Red Setter maybe 10 hook @ The Bridge Pool Tonga. The only reason I landed her was the apparent condition and would smoke well It tastes as we suspected...sweet moist and enuf for 3 meals / 3 of us I would suggest any naming of angler might read ' AA' ..." Another Angler" with a ' April 1st catch'..... Just off to Patagonia now, back later to read this. |
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Bruce Willingale, on the Mangaotako March 2017 RB Hen 34cm 0.5kg
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Bruce Willingale, on the Mangaotako March 2017 RB Jack 42cm 0.9kg |
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Bruce Willingale, on the Puniu February 2017 RB Hen 41.5cm 0.8kg
BT Hen 38.5cm 0.6kg
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Paul Sharp, Rainbow, 3.1kg February 2017
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Notice of next Meeting April 10th 2017
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Ian Rodger 09 534 7104 0274 99 6000 |
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Club Lodge - Turangi The Mighty Tongariro
As a member of the AFAC club you will have the privilege of using our house in central Turangi. Turangi is the home of the mighty Tongariro.
In the image to the left we have Robyn and John (new member) who are taking advanage of the winter runs July 2014
Those who have been fortunate enough to have fished the Tongariro during the winter runs will testify that the bows put up a tremendous fight and the heavily weighted nymph smacking you on the back of the head is all part of the fun in Turangi!
Details for the Turangi Lodge and our very own Punui Hilton can be seen on our Lodges page here . Those who are planning to fish in the Taupo region will require a sparate license to the F & G one. The annual license commences in July 2014!
There are serveral members of the club who have extensive knowledge of the Tongorio and nearby rivers who would be very happy to share the odd tip... look out for Bob A, Frank A, Paul S, John W, Johannes K, Doug S and our own New Zealand Silver Flies Captain Neil H. Our September club trip will have a guide Neill Castles who is an very expienced and knowledgable fishman.
Whilst down in Turangi pop into Sporting Life and speak to Graham and or Jarrad for the local conditions and low down, and don't forget to mention that you're from the AFAC club!
If you belong to another fishing club and would like to use our Club Lodge then speak to Robyn our booking manager for details. The lodge is geared up for fishermen, with drying room for equipment and fish servicing area to prepare your catch!
"Goto" Fly
A popular fly in NZ is the pheasant tail nymph. This fly is the "goto" fly for many anglers in NZ and overseas.
Its easy to tie and a tutorial is available ---> HERE
Give it a go.....there are countless variations.
