Johan KokJun 11, 20237 min read10 Tips For Nymphing Taupo Rivers With An Indicator In WinterIf you’re regularly fly fishing the famous Taupo rivers from June to September, you will be familiar with the fun and frustration of winter
Johan KokMay 30, 20235 min read10 Tips for Fly Fishing the Tongariro River in WinterThe Tongariro River is one of the most famous rivers in New Zealand and for good reason. It's a stunning big river that has some incredible
Johan KokAug 5, 20212 min readFlooded rivers and heavy rain, what now? (Part 2)The previous day ended with the Tongariro river reaching a high flow of 424 cumecs overnight. We woke up to the Tongariro still at 125 cume
Johan KokJul 29, 20213 min readFlooded rivers and heavy rain, what now? (Part 1)Heavy rain and flooded rivers can spoil your fishing trip but with a few adjustments you could do really well
Johan KokJul 8, 20212 min readThe Essence of Winter Fly Fishing in New ZealandSome good winter rains in Taupo inspired a group of us to head down to Turangi in search of some fresh run rainbow trout.
Johan KokJul 1, 20211 min readEuro Nymphing the Tauranga-Taupo RiverThe Tauranga-Taupo river is another one of lake Taupo tributaries well known for it’s winter spawning runs of rainbow trout. Having fished t
Johan KokJun 24, 20213 min readWinter Fly Fishing in the Tongariro River | Info & TipsThe Tongariro River is one of New Zealand's top fly fishing destinations, famous for it’s winter fishing as large runs of big trout move up.