Stella Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 A group of us spontaneously went fish hunting on Sunday night. The other members of the party were PeteS, Museeumchick, AJBroome and two non-fishroom people. First we went to the Turitea Stream by Massey. Caught some common bullies, ranging from about 5-10cm, three troutlets (1" long or a little longer), and saw a single inanga whitebait. Sadly there were no crayfish or eels. On to a little tributary at Kahuterawa Stream. We headed straight up the track to a spot we have seen a shortjaw kokopu (rare) every time we have been (ok three times). We saw its tail dissapearing under a rock.... then its head poking out. Managed to get it in the net but it swam out as the net was lifted - little sod! Saw it again later but no hope catching it. Strangely this stream didn't have much in it. We caught a few crays (one now graces Museeumchick's tank). Lots and lots of food (critters) but nothing that eats food... We had much better luck on the beach under the bridge at the start of the track. Caught HEAPS (ok, maybe 10) Cran's bullies. I hadn't really seen many definite Cran's before, so this was wonderful fun! They are similar to the redfins, but the males have orange instead of red. I took four home and plan to photograph them when they are more settled. The big common bully we caught (photo: PeteS) One of the evil troutlets. These guys were really fast, quite a challenge to catch, but great fun! (photo: PeteS) Not many fish shots.... these people-shots are by AJBroome: Pete returning with yet another fish. He had an uncharacteristically good tally that night! Me peering into a bucket. I seem to do a lot of that... Supposedly he was taking a photo of my new waders... What is it with Andrew and bum-shots? He claims it was dark and he didn't know what he was photographing... Waiting for the shortjaw to reappear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museeumchick Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Neet! i must show all my flatmates so they can nod and smile (=look bored and back away slowly) thanks for thr trip everyone at th office loves the koura (a competitions over whether its cuter than the frogs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 :bounce: Thanks for sharing yet another fish orientated adventure Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Remember Stella, Im still keen to come out one night with you guys. Great photos. Where abouts is Kahuterawa Stream? I used to live in Palmy so I do know the general area, but dont know of that stream.(i prob been there without knowing it :roll: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ah, that bully looks to small to be a bully, I bet he's a nice fishy! Okay, lame I know :-? Looks like you folks had fun! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sorry Supasi! It was kinda spontaneous and on a Sunday night... and I forgot :oops: Just pick a date you are able to come over and I will plan some trips Kahuterawa stream is in a lovely recreation area. Head to the right for mountain biking trails through pine trees, or left for a walk following the stream through native bush. Very close to Palmy but bit of a narrow windy road to get there. http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Manawatu-Wanga ... r/6x8fr/3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 That troutlet looks pretty interesting. Be keen on a few of those. And those are nice waders by the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeah, the troutlets were cute and VERY fast! Provided some good entertainment, Legally you are not allowed to catch them or keep them (or use them as live food, unfortunately). I scored the waders off trademe for $60. Neoprene and all. Barely used. This was the first time I used them and they ROCK! Had to grow the bum myself. Took great skill. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 The Cran's bullies seem to be settling in well. I have them in a 2ft quarantine tank on my desk beside me. They are currently going nuts for whiteworms. The males seem far more active than the females. One female is particularly timid and not out much. The two males seem strangely inclined to chase the females away. There is also a little bit of posturing going on between the boys, flaring out the throat and gills and trying to look tough. Male. Note the really ridiculously bulbous head and the pinky-orange in some of the fins. Same male. The other male is slightly smaller and less bulbous in profile. They get more bulbous as they get bigger. This one is not full-grown. Female. Note pointier head and no pinky-orange in the fins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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