Kapiti Fly Fishing Club Home Page

Welcome to the Kapiti Fly Fishing Club, our club is based at Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington. Kapiti Fly Fishing is a fairly new club only being formed in 2002 but has good support from the Kapiti and Horowhenua areas. The club membership has been consistant over the last few years varying between 35 and 45 members. The club purpose is laid out in our charter below:

Charter:

To promote the art and sport of Fly Fishing.
To respect the ownership of land adjoining waterways.
To promote the protection of fish and wildlife habitat.
To promote friendship and good will between members.
To promote and encourage the exchange of information between members.

The club is very active with regular on river days, both on local waters and those further afield. We also have been very active on matters relating to the preservation of fishing waters and the access to them for all New Zealanders In particular we have adopted the Waikanae River as our local or home river. The Waikanae River rises in the Tararua’s and winds its way for 15 km to enter the sea between Paraparaumu and Waikanae. Severe flooding and subsequent flood protection work, combined with low water in recent summers due to water take by the council has had an effect on the fishery in recent years. The Kapiti Fly fishing Club is working towards the improvement of the habitat and is a strong lobby group for river environmental improvement. The ultimate aim is to see the river habitat stabalised and trout numbers increased.

However the Waikanae does have a reasonable head of trout, fish can be found at the drop-offs into deeper pools and in rapids or riffles. Browns of 4-5 lb are occasionally seen however the average is 11/2 to 21/2 pounds. The river is closed Closed 1 May-31 September. Other west coast waters include the Otaki River and the Ohau River.

We hope that you enjoy the pages of this site, new members are most welcome to the club so please come along (& bring a guest) to our monthly club meetings at:

Time 7.30 pm, Third Monday of each month
Temporarily at the
Softball Club Te Atiawa Park Donovan Road Paraparaumu

For more information you can click this following link to Contacts for information re club officers and club contact details.

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Tips for Improving Your Dry Fly Fishing: Foam is your friend
In business and in law enforcement the key phrase is "Follow the Money" - in fly fishing the phrase should be "Follow the Foam". Besides telling you how the stream is flowing, the foam line will also tell you how good or bad your drift is.

Stream Flow and Fly Fishing: Runoff and Hydrographs
You're getting ready to go fishing. You have an eye on the stream gages in the area you plan to fish, and your other eye on the Weather Channel. No recent rain and no rain predicted - no problem. Recent rain or rain predicted - no problem?

Stream Flow And Fly Fishing: How A Stream Gage Works
<P>You walk into just about any fly shop in the world and there are two things you can damn near bet will be on the “fishing board”; one will be olive wooly buggers is the one of the recommended flies. The other thing will be a listing of the stream flow in CFS. What exactly does it mean? </P>

Snow Water and Predicting When to Take Your Trip
If you are planning your summer fly fishing trip, Norm’s information on finding and understanding snow water levels can make the difference between a great fishing trip and just another fishing trip.

Seeing and Sensing Fish
Too many fly fishers concentrate on seeing a fish and not sensing the presence of fish. Truly successful fly fishers don’t just look for a fish but all the subtle sights and sounds of where the fish are. The less blind fishing you can do and the more targeted casts you make the more fish you will probably catch.

Three ways of improving your fly line control
If someone says "line control" to the majority of fly fishermen, the very first thing they think of is mending their line to get a perfect drift. There are three other more important things to consider...

The Importance of Sunglasses
A good pair of polarizing sunglasses is a necessity and not an accessory! The ability to see through the glare off the water opens a new world to you and increases your fish catching opportunities.

A First Aid Kit for the Flyfisher
It is easy to get hurt out on the stream. Each time out we subject ourselves to the potential for cuts, scratches, bruises, insect bites and burns. And, when we are off the beaten track in search of the new species for our life list the risk is even greater. Here are a few tips for a kit that will allow you to treat most minor injuries in the field and keep you from ending your fishing trip prematurely.

Playing and Landing Fish
When you get ready to make your first cast at a new location, how often do you take the time to think about how you are going to play the fish you hope to catch? Most people we have talked to tell us they never give it a thought...

Understanding Stream Flow To Improving Your Nymphing Success
Trout don't move very far from their preferred location when feeding on drifting nymphs. If you want to be successful, your nymph has to be in the feeding lane, both from side-to-side and right at the feeding depth. An understanding of how water flows in a stream channel will help get your nymph down to the trout's level...

Improving Your Casting
How many times have you wished you were just a little bit better caster! If you are like us it is every time your on the stream. Here are some hints, by Dr. Robert Hautala, on how to make practicing time pay off on the stream...

The Basic Fly Box
One of the great arguments of the world - one that ranks up there with "the chicken or the egg" - is "presentation vs. pattern". Years of experience in fly fishing around the world demonstrates that you can fish any place with a very simple fly box...

Cast To Ledges
The majority of Missouris, and most mid-western trout streams, are not bordered by grass or pastures. They are tree lined. Typical western terrestrial techniques, where hoppers are the common fare, just aren't that productive. Successful mid-west terrestrial fishing means a modification of both fly and tactics...

Fishing and Watercress
If you have ever spent any time on one of Missouris Ozark trout streams you probably have seen a patch of watercress. This is a sure sign that you need to stop and fish...

Your First Fly Rod
This may sound like sacrilege, but Im a bit envious of golfers. What makes me most envious is that they have a bag full of clubs. No matter what situation they encounter[, they have the right club to use. Just think how nice it would be to come to a deep run on the river and be able to turn to your caddy...