Above 2008 photo of Brendon Mathews doing his fatherly act so well babysitting his daughter Scarlet.

Below is his younger daughter Ava recently after fishing Lake Taupo, showing that starting them young really does work. Ava loves her fishing too.

Brendon showed us many photos from his fishing holiday around Lake Taupo during the last three weeks. They were in well-fed solid peak condition with rich jaffa flesh – ideal for the smoker. If they are anything to judge from, it looks like another great spawning season ahead.