Had another go at the Wairoa yesterday. Tried out a fair number of new sections, and found some really nice sections of water. Water was quite low, and a bit cloudier than last time. I caught a number of smelts (not the salt water kind) and one fingerling rainbow. However, it was a great day all the same. I did see one fish in full spawning colours in a shallow riffle. It was making a nest, so I just watched it for awhile and then left it be. Also, I flushed out a nice fat male pheasant. It was a great day.

- Jeff