Hi all,

So, here I go again. A new journey to go fishing in another part of the
world from where I live. Last time it took me several days to catch a
decent fish (Penns), and I learned the importance of acquiring
knowledge of local fly patterns and enthomology, and of course to have
the fly tied on correctly. Believe me, a knot around the hook bend will
destroy an in all other ways perfect day ;-(
Since I'm this time going as far as it is possible for a Swede, and
still stay on the planet, I'm not likely to have too many opportunities
to go fishing there again (the flight tickets from Sweden to New
Zealand are disgustingly expensive).
I have, I think, the casting and presentation part fairly under
control, so what I was thinking was to get myself some information on
what flies to bring (read: probably buy) when fishing on the North
Island of NZ.
As far as I can tell at least a couple of people from ROFF went to NZ
and wet their lines during the past years. Any wise words on what to
think about before and during my trip to Taupo? I might be overly
optimistic to ask for wisdom on ROFF ;-), but OK, I'll settle for
ideas.
I will be fishing, at least for some days it seems, with Clark Reid and
he will probably be able to help out, but I was trying to prepare ahead
of time for once.
My guess is that Myron Buck (riverman), who will join me, might be
equally interested in what flies to bring and/or buy. Some info I have
found on the internet, but I will still be interested in more, if you
have any to share?

I have just turned another PM assignment down, so the likelyhood of an
appearance at Penns just increased (or maybe the Western clave, don't
know yet).

BR/ Roger Ohlund
Visit http://www.imsoc.se/angler/ for info about flyfishing in the
north of Sweden, Lapland