![DESPERADO ON THE AHURIRI [7086 NZ] This is the diehard fisherman desperate to fish. Despite the wind (difficult for casting) and the cloudy weather (difficult to see the fish), Larry gave it a go. From my point of view, this just doesn't look like fun but then again my idea of fun is walking up hills slowly while barely breathing. Regardless, it makes for some dramatic photos.](../imgThmb/7086_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE AHURIRI [7082 NZ]](../imgThmb/7082_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE WAIMAI [7110 NZ] This is a beautiful stream in New Zealand. It was originally a zig zag through the land until the farmers straightened it. Some fishermen stay away from this river, thinking it is ruined, but there are plenty of fish and it is still beautiful.](../imgThmb/7110_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE WAIMAI [7114 NZ]](../imgThmb/7114_NZ_O.jpg)
![BROWN TROUT - WAIMAI [7116 NZ]](../imgThmb/7116_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE WAIMAI [7112 NZ]](../imgThmb/7112_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE WAIMAI [7118 NZ] A dramatic shift in the weather - it started raining just as we got back to the car.](../imgThmb/7118_NZ_O.jpg)
![DAVE [7052 NZ] Dave is a fly fishing guide. He enjoys talking and studying American politics and didn't hesitate to let me know he doesn't like George Bush (I'm being gentle), the Republicans (although he admitted one of his favorite clients is a Republican) and Australians. He's retired, living off his pension (all Kiwis get a pension once they reach a certain age) and guiding, and is a black belt in karate (so if you are a Bush fan, pretend you're not). He's fished several times in the US but prefers New Zealand. Dave patiently taught me how to fly fish but we mostly had fun joking around. His website is at http://www.mataura.co.nz/.](../imgThmb/7052_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE KAKANUI [7054 NZ] It's not uncommon to have some furry spectators while fishing in New Zealand.](../imgThmb/7054_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE KAKANUI [7056 NZ]](../imgThmb/7056_NZ_O.jpg)
![RAINBOW TROUT - KAKANUI [7062 NZ]](../imgThmb/7062_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE KAKANUI [7064 NZ]](../imgThmb/7064_NZ_O.jpg)
![MY CATCH - KAKANUI [7068 NZ] This is a rainbow trout that I caught after a lengthy "Brad Pitt" run down the river. I caught 2 fish that day. Larry caught 14. If you want to see my actual photo with my big catch, you'll have to visit Dave's website - http://www.mataura.co.nz/.](../imgThmb/7068_NZ_O.jpg)
![DAVE FISHING - KAKANUI [7072 NZ] I kissed my fly fishing career goodbye and passed the rod over to Dave. He caught a fish within 10 minutes.](../imgThmb/7072_NZ_O2.jpg)
![DAVE'S OBLIGATORY - KAKANUI [7074 NZ]](../imgThmb/7074_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE BOYLE - NEW ZEALAND [7092 NZ]](../imgThmb/7092_NZ_O.jpg)
![THE MATAURA - NEW ZEALAND [7106 NZ]](../imgThmb/7106_NZ_O.jpg)
![JOHN AND BETSY [2058 NZ] John and Betsy McKenzie own the farm, close to Oamaru. They provide room and board for fly fishermen (and women). Not only do they offer a warm cozy home, but Betsy cooks up a hardy breakfast and dinner, Their daughter-in-law, Bridget, provides lunch, and boarders gain access to a little-known stretch of river with abundant rainbow trout. If you are interested in contacting them, send me an email at megandelehanty@yahoo.com and I'll put you in touch with them.](../imgThmb/2058_NZ_O.jpg)
MY CATCH - KAKANUI [7068 NZ] This is a rainbow trout that I caught after a lengthy "Brad Pitt" run down the river. I caught 2 fish that day. Larry caught 14. If you want to see my actual photo with my big catch, you'll have to visit Dave's website - http://www.mataura.co.nz/.
