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Terry Yates Terry was lucky to go. Somebody had dropped out, so he decided to have a go. Terry’s goal before leaving was to catch a nice trout on a dry fly. He wasn’t disappointed. He had a most memorable flight on a Helicopter and experienced fish rising mid-day on a river. This allowed Terry the most unforgetable day’s dry fly fishing. He’d love to come back in two years time and next time, maybe camp on the river and really enjoy some high country fishing. Terry reckons he had a great feed, maybe because he was the cook. His funniest experience was watching Russell, alias Possum nearly get washed down the river. Terry caught 8 fish, all on dry flies and size 14 bead heads. His favourite flies are Adams, Royal Wulfs and brown bead heads. Everyone was helpful including Bill Barr, Big Steve (that’s not me!) Alan Hughes and Geoff. Terry’s advice to everyone is to practice, practice, practice! His group was great because no one snored.

Chris Myszka Chris wanted to catch the magnificent big trout of New Zealand. Well he did and he ended up with a least 32 fish! His most memorable experience was getting busted off but you need to talk to him about this. He hopes to return to New Zealand again but next time take the Helicopter ride. His favourite flies are Baby dolls and gold bead head nymphs. The style of fishing is definitely different and Chris learnt a lot from it. Hopefully, he can adapt these to some Aussie streams and conditions. Listen to what the locals say but adapt it to the area you are fishing. Chris could improve his fishing by using what he has learnt from the trip and going aback again. Pat O’Keefe was helpful and had a lot to offer. He loved Steve Varga’s wife’s recipes but reckons Steve snores and so does Bill! *********

Bill Sharpe. Bill just wanted to have a good time and seek the pleasures of fishing for trout in New Zealand. He is definitely coming back to New Zealand despite that memorable dip in the TT. His funniest experience was watching very weary fly fishers enjoying themselves. His favourite fly is the Jack Spratt. He was lucky enough to catch a fish on his own designed fly. Bill improved on his casting and fishing but still sees room for more practice. He thinks he could improve his fishing by serenading to them ( get rid of that yellow raincoat first). He thinks that Steve Varga was pretty helpful but agrees that everyone in his group snored (thanks Bill)…they were all buggered!

Lyn Cassar Lyn hadn’t been on a holiday for 6 years so it was high time. It was also an opportunity of a lifetime. Her goal was get a stamp on her passport and to catch a fish. She had a great time feeding the baby lamb at the farm. She is definitely coming back to New Zealand. She’d love to catch more fish, visit the South Island, go up in a chopper and stay in a cabin on a river somewhere. Terry cooked some great meals. Her funniest experience was Russell bolting up the bank when he was sprung by ‘security’ whilst fishing near ? Lyn caught a fish and missed quite a few. She learnt some casting techniques and also how to stalk. She agrees that practice, practice, practice will improve her fishing. Possum snored heaps but was also helpful (?). So was Terry, Charlie and most of the other members.

Steve Varga Well, I just can’t stop talking about. Read all my articles. Thanks to Bill and all the others for organising the trip. I guess my most memorable experience is to have taken my son away and experienced fly fishing with him!

Delicious Recipes Ngongataha Carbonara

Ingredients 6 Bacon Rashers, ½ cup cream, 3 eggs, 90 grams grated parmesan cheese, 45 grams softened butter, 500 grams packet fettucine or other noodles

Method. This is a quick dish for hungry fishermen. Remove rind from bacon, cut bacon into strips. Place bacon into fry pan over low heat. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain off excess bacon fat from pan, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of bacon-fat. Add cream and stir until combined. Place eggs and i/2 grated cheese into a bowl, beat until combined. Place Fettucine in pot of boiling salted water, boil uncovered for 10 – 12 minutes or until cooked. Drain, return to pan with butter, toss over low heat until combined. Add bacon-cream mixture, toss. Add egg mixture, toss until combined. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and serve.