Day 12 - The River Delta: Lake Taupo

Today was our last for the excursion to Taupo. Greig has a super place with an ideal location. It was a two minute drive from his bach to the boat launch. The two of us jumped in the boat and headed across the lake to fish the delta where the Tongararo enters Lake Taupo. It's a really amazing drop-off in these crystal clear waters. The river entry is about at two feet deep, it immediately drops off to over 20 feet. When the runs start, the fish will stack up here before entering the river.

Fortunately for these fish, they've wisely chosen not to move today as they knew two very keen fisherman were waiting! We fished "boobies" on full stinking shooting heads. It was an interesting strategy. I hooked one, but lost him due to my ineptitude with a right-hand reel. I better fish more as improvement is needed.

Regardless, it was another great day! Thanks Greig.

Some interesting features are found in these images, but sorry not fishing mugshots. Note the geothermal activity and waterfalls in the mountains. The sunrise image was taken two days earlier from Greig's back deck. The bottom image provides a glorious view of Mount Ruapehu with the Rangitikei Valley in the foreground. This photo was taken from the mountains near Palmerston North on the drive home.