This is what school holidays are all about. Photo above is Joshua Jensen from Whangarei giving his Dad some tips on casting and mending techniques under the main road bridge. Everyone else were casting beyond the line up of trout but Joshua was right on their track.
At first glance you may imagine the photo on right is the lower Tongariro. But this is what we have to prevent it looking like… It is in fact the Hawea River and that is the dreaded Didymo hanging off the branches. This could happen to a river near you unless we all practice check, clean & dry between rivers. Thanks to the local Didymo Evangelist, Dave Cade from DoC for image.
In yesterday’s report we forgot to mention that the Target Taupo July issue also has an article on Lake O on page 18 by Glenn Maclean in which he concludes: “How we might manage this lake is a key issue in the upcoming review of the Taupo Fishery Management Plan as discussed by John Webb on Page 4. This details how you can make a submission on any aspects of the proposed plan, so if you have a strong view about Lake Otamangakau fishery then please take this opportunity.”
Thank you for feedback on Lake O – Option 3 is by far the favourite so far. I have posted the survey on the front page and will leave it there for a couple of weeks so that everyone has the chance to consider their options.
If you do not have your latest July issue Target Taupo (re DoC’s Management Plans) do not panic. Wait until you stay here as we have a copy in every unit and spare copies for you to pinch from the office.
What happened to global warming????? But what sensational days follow these chilly mornings. Above is SWMBO’s bird feeder which was still frozen at midday. The wax eyes have to learn how to suck ice blocks instead.