Serenity Regained

Boxing Day: After we'd spent a couple of nights with my parents for Christmas, I took a detour on the way home on my motorbike - a spot I'd been meaning to explore for quite a long time.

I only saw one trout, but I think I'd rather see only one trout and no other people fishing any day. Must get back there soon.

A lesson at Pelorus

A couple of years ago, fishing below the Totara Flats picnic area, which is downstream of the Pelorus Bridge and Rai Falls in Marlborough, I learnt not to ignore riffles when looking for trout.

Looking downstream, toward the riffles at the end of the pool.

I was casting my lure into the downstream end of the long pool that goes past the picnic area. One of my casts mistakenly went into the riffles, where I didn't think any trout would be, so I hastily started to wind it back in, not wanting to get a snag. There was a mighty strike, which I wasn't ready for - the trout got away easily.