Every couple of weeks TRM have a regular inmate – Brian – stay and we usually buy ‘take-aways’ together and often include any other anglers staying here.
This is an ideal opportunity for anglers to meet other fishos and it sets the tone for the rest of their stay so they are part of an informal TRM fishing club.
In summer months this may result in an outdoor bbq get-together such as those on right.
After 12 years many of these inmates from all over NZ and Australia and USA and elsewhere visit at the same time together and go fishing together. It makes their visit much more social and friendly and is particularly good for TRM management and unit servicing schedule as it gives me more time to escape the laundry and go fishing as well.
To show an example of inmates you might expect to find at TRM, image at top last Tuesday are nearly all West Islanders fishing the Tongariro – as follows:
Regular inmate Brian Nant (Napier – has been visiting TRM regularly for about 20 years) , David Mead (Mornington Peninsula Club – 6 nights stay), Bob Witchard (Canberra – 9 nights), Ian Muntz (Melbourne – 13 nights), Noel Oliver (Canberra – 9 nights), Peter Morrison (Melbourne – 13 nights), David Hand (Near Canberra – 9 nights), SWMBO, Brian Felton (Brisbane – 8 nights), Vicky Mead (Melbourne) and a back view of the only shy Kiwi angler – Ray…
The images and their length of stay confirms how popular the Tongariro (& TRM!) is with West Islanders. Naturally Kiwis take the Tongariro for granted whilst Aussies really value the advantages (over the South Island) much more. These include the easy car and walking access, a fishery open all year, lots of accommodation options, plenty of trout always available at any time, better fishing prospects, choice of fifty pools and several other rivers, good conditioned trout, etc.
TRM try to add to their wish list requirements with a vast range of additional benefits like free bikes (to access the hard to reach pools up the TRB) , free smoke house, rod racks in units, heaps of fishing gear available, free maps and fishing info, luxurious airport shuttle taxi service, etc…
So this is just a BIG THANK YOU from SWMBO to all the regular inmates who make Her management so much more enjoyable.
Last time the Canberra team were here they sent us this remarkable night time image of Dave showing off in front of the Tongariro Bridge with some magnificent trout – almost unbelievable fat condition. No wonder he had to return.
If you want more details on how he caught them you will need to stay at TRM… you will not believe how easy it was but we can show you exactly where…!